Pet Names
By Grace Royal · Updated October 2026
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German
"grey battle"
Griselda is a famous folklore figure, noted for her patience and obedience. Her story has been told by Petrarch, Chaucer, Boccaccio and set to music by Scarlatti, Vivaldi and Massenet. In the most…
English, from Persian
"bluish or lilac"
Could Lilac be the next Lila or Lily or Violet? It certainly has a lot going for it--those lilting double 'l's, the fabulous fragrance it exudes, and the fact that it's a color name as well,…
English
"mist"
Misty is simultaneously an airy and nature inspired choice and a nickname-y gem with a retro feel. First appearing in the US Top 1000 back in the 1960s, it peaked in 1977 when it reached #40. It was…
English word name
This shimmery Age of Aquarius unisex flower child name is making a comeback, along with metal and gem names like Steel, Jade, and Ruby.
Latin
"Roman messenger god"
Adventurous parents are starting to look back to names of ancient gods like Mercury, Zeus, and Apollo. This one is also a planet and a metallic element, and has a friendly nickname, Merc. The Roman…
Modern invention, English
"firm, determined; steel, gray-blue"
A wordy name with a name-y spelling, Steelie was chosen by influencer Tre Welsh for his daughter in 2025. Reminiscent of the word "steely", it may be associated with the durable metal, the color…
"gray"
Now that Bear is becoming a hot name, can Grizzly be far behind? A handful of baby boys did get this name last year in the US.
Czech form of Silvia
"from the woods"
Sleek and sharp Sylva is the Czech variation of Silvia. It could equally double up as a word-adjacent name in English, thanks to its similarity to the metal Silver.
English flower name
"to prick"
Quirky and charming flower name. Thistle is Scotland's national symbol.
Irish
"grey lady"
An old Irish saint’s name and the name of a lovelorn poetess in Irish folk legend. Liadain and Líadan are other variations.
Estonian, English
"languid, inert; lockpicking; grey"
A soundalike to Lloyd (and potentially a variation of it), Loid is also an Estonian surname meaning "languid". It may however be best associated with the character Loid Forger from the Spy × Family…
Word name
"grizzly bear; grisly, fearsome; grey-tipped"
Best reserved for pets, mascots, bear,s or a nickname, Grizz nevertheless made its US debut in 2024 when it was given to six boys. Likely borrowed from the name of a North American bear species, the…
English, word name
As the former stage name of TLC founder Perri Reid and the name of the youngest member of the animated Flintstones clan, it's got some pop culture cache. But it'll be too cutesy by half for most…
