"Sparky" meaning in All languages combined

See Sparky on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: From the adjective sparky (“lively, animated”). Head templates: {{en-prop}} Sparky
  1. A nickname for a person who is lively and animated.
    Sense id: en-Sparky-en-name-DRfKofv2
  2. A name for a pet, traditionally especially a dog, with similar connotations. Categories (topical): Nicknames
    Sense id: en-Sparky-en-name-vddvH6Ia Disambiguation of Nicknames: 26 74 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 17 83 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 11 89 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 8 92
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