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Tchaikovsky

Gender  Male
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

Lapwing bird - a name with a rich and dramatic spirit.

Related Names

Peter, Pyotr, Petr.

Famous Usage

Russian Peter Tchaikovsky (1840-93) - famous for composing the ballets 'Swan Lake' (1877) and 'Nutcracker' (1892).

Screen Details

Featured as a character in various ballet productions and musical biopics. The 1969 film 'The Music Lovers' depicts Tchaikovsky's life. Also referenced in Disney's 'Fantasia' (1940) where his 'Nutcracker Suite' is animated. The character Tchaikovsky appears in the ballet documentary 'The Nutcracker Story' (2014).

Personality Plus

Elegant, artistic, and sophisticated - perfect for a graceful pet with a dramatic flair and regal bearing. Suits a pet who moves with poise and enjoys being the center of attention.

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