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Yum Yum

Gender  Female
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

Delicious food - a sweet and endearing name, inspired by the term of endearment.

Related Names

Yummy, Yumiko.

Famous Usage

Cat from the mystery series 'The Cat Who... ' by Lillian Jackson Braun; a character from Gilbert and Sullivan's the 'Mikado' - partner to Koko.

Screen Details

Yum-Yum is a major character in Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera 'The Mikado' (1885), where she is the ward of Ko-Ko and love interest of Nanki-Poo. Yum Yum - the cat in Lillian Jackson Braun's popular 'The Cat Who' mystery series.

Personality Plus

Sweet, affectionate, and food-motivated - perfect for pets who love their treats and show lots of warmth. Suits pets with a playful, endearing nature who bring joy to their families.

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