Pet Names
By Grace Royal · Updated October 2026
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Latin
"evening star"
This Latin word used for evening spiritual services was introduced to baby namers by the Eva Greene character Vesper Lynd in the modern James Bond film Casino Royale in 2006, based on the Ian Fleming…
Greek mythology name
"night"
In Greek mythology, Nyx was a powerful goddess and the embodiment of the night, giving this name a dark yet mystical feel. She is often depicted as one of the first deities, an offspring of Chaos who…
Word name
Make that bird name, and while it does work for both genders, it's far more popular for girls, via Raven Symone.
English
"woven with a double thread; twilight; star"
Mystical and intriguing, this vintage name has an unexpectedly modern feel. Conjuring up imagery of glowing evening light, Twyla could appeal as as alternative to Lila, as a nature-inspired option,…
At one time, Moon might have felt like a celebrity-only option, memorably chosen by Frank Zappa for his daughter Moon Unit. Now, with Sunny, Goldie, Wren, Star, Storm, Ocean, Onyx, and Scout in the…
The intriguing and creative feeling Twila is a vintage name that was semi-popular in the first half of the 20th century. Evoking the glowing light of twilight, it might appeal as an alternative to…
"Woden's day"
Made famous by the iconic and macabre character Wednesday Addams, this name has the spooky and Halloween-inspired feel that some parents might be looking for. The character has appeared in various…
Norse and Slavic
"dark or black-haired one"
Kol is a compact masculine name with Norse and Slavic roots. In Norse tradition, it derives from 'Kollr,' meaning 'dark' or 'black-haired one.' In Slavic languages, particularly Czech and Slovak, Kol…
An attractive and now underused nature name belonging to a tree whose wood is prized for its dark color and dense texture, which shines when polished. Ebony joined the most popular girl names list in…
English word name
A word name with a touch of mystery surrounding it, Shadow is a bold, edgy choice for a baby which some may find a bit ominous. While it is predominatly used for cats, dogs, and other furry friends,…
Irish
"dark, black"
Carey is a surname name that works equally well on babies of all genders: Jazz great Carey Bell and motorcross champion Carey Hart are just two examples of how handsome this name can be for a boy.…
Turkish, Japanese and Thai
"women; night, dream"
A multicultural choice with an appealing sound. In Arabic, it means "women" and is the name of the fourth chapter of the Quran (surah an-Nisa). In Thai, it means "night" or "dream". In Japanese, it…
"a fabric characterized by a short soft dense warp pile"
Velvet is a name that couldn't possibly be softer or more luxuriant. Many people have fond memories of it via the character of Velvet Brown, played by the young Elizabeth Taylor in National Velvet ,…
English from Greek
"night or water nymph"
Variant of Nyx or Nixie
An ubercool and mysterious name, brought to you by director M. Night Shyamalan.
"night-shiner"
In Roman and Sabine mythology, Noctiluna was occasionally used as an epithet for Luna, the embodiment and goddess of the moon. Meaning "night-shiner" or more literally "night moon", it is derived…
Modern invention, English
"night; meadow by the round hill"
Noxli is an ultra-modern choice but with a hint of history borrowed from the Roman Nox and the feel of choices like Tesni and Mabli. On one hand, it may be considered a spelling variation of Knoxley…
"dusk"
"the darkness of the night"
Name of the legendary ancient Greek poet and musician — whose music was so beautiful it made trees dance and rivers stop to listen — would provide a child with a challenging but indelible identity.
