Pet names
Browse pet names by animal, gender, style, origin and vibe.
Read the guides behind these names
- Elegant-sounding pet names
- Ocean, music and royal pet names
- Nature pet names: plants, weather and stone
- Luxury pet names, and what makes a name sound expensive
- Place names for pets: cities, rivers and islands
- Food names for pets, from Mochi to Pepper
- Space pet names: moons, stars and the ones people really use
- Flower names for pets, with the flower stated
Popular pet names
Names that feel familiar, easy to call and broadly loved.
Pop culture pet names
Names borrowed from films, games, music and comics.
Female cat names
Elegant and playful choices for queens of the sofa.
Unique unisex names
Rare names that work for any pet and feel a bit more original.
Short & simple
One to four letters. Quick to say, easy to remember.
Luxury pet names
Polished names with a premium, elegant feel.
Nature-inspired
Names pulled from plants, skies, seasons and natural textures.
Japanese pet names
Bright, melodic names with a modern global feel.
Open collection
Nala
Strong, graceful and easy to remember.
Swahili name; queen, lion, successful; a regal and strong name, often associated with pets that have a noble and graceful demeanour
Oscar
A little theatrical, in the best way.
Divine spearman; a fighter for God
Toby
Gentle and homely, ages beautifully.
From Tobias — God is good
Bailey
Sturdy and cheerful, easy on the ear.
Outer castle wall
Blue
A pet name called Blue.
Meaning not supplied
Mia
Three letters of pure affection.
Diminutive of Maria
Moose
The largest member of the deer family, with heavy brown bodies with humped shoulders and broad antlers
The largest member of the deer family, with heavy brown bodies with humped shoulders and broad antlers
Ollie
From Oliver
From Oliver
Archie
A pet name called Archie.
Meaning not supplied
Harry
A pet name called Harry.
Meaning not supplied
Henry
A pet name called Henry.
Meaning not supplied
Lilly
From Lilian — a lily, pure
From Lilian — a lily, pure
Maggie
Friendly and unfussy with a vintage warmth.
From Margaret — pearl; child of light
Pepper
Freshly ground energy, usually speckled.
The pepper spice
Teddy
A cuddly, friendly name that feels like a hug.
From Edward — prosperous guardian
Poppy
A cheerful, vivid name that feels alive.
The poppy flower
Princess
Female member of a royal family
Female member of a royal family
Bear
A pet name called Bear.
Meaning not supplied
Emma
A pet name called Emma.
Meaning not supplied
Jasper
A pet name called Jasper.
Meaning not supplied
Louie
Famous battle warrior
Famous battle warrior
Oreo
American biscuit brand consisting of two chocolate wafers with white cream filling
American biscuit brand consisting of two chocolate wafers with white cream filling
Roxy
From Roxanne — brilliant dawn
From Roxanne — brilliant dawn
Simba
Bold and cinematic, perfect for a golden coat.
Lion