Disney names for pets

The name of the mischievous raccoon in Disney's Pocahontas is adorable for a pet.

A Dorothy nickname name with a measure of nostalgic charm. Kids will associate it with the funny fish character voiced by Ellen DeGeneres in the Pixar animated instant classic Finding Nemo.

Davy and Davey are certainly short forms that are frequently used but rarely wind up on the birth certificate. And why, since David is such a handsome, classic, yet short and simple name on its own?

Derived from Persian zarin "golden", Zarina is a strong and sparkling name used in multiple languages, including Kazakh, Urdu and Malay. It was the name of an ancient Scythian queen, and also sounds very close to the Russian tsarina or czarina – the pre-revolutionary term for an empress of Russia.

Rolly is a diminutive form that can serve as a nickname for Roland, Rolland, or Rollo. It has Germanic origins, with the root names generally meaning "famous land" or "renowned in the country." This cheerful, friendly diminutive transforms the more formal Roland into an approachable, boyish name with a light-hearted quality. Rolly has occasionally been used as a given name in its own right, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name evokes a sense of warmth and congeniality. Though not among the most common names, Rolly has an unpretentious charm and vintage appeal that some parents appreciate for its simplicity and positive associations.

Digory is the name of a character in a romantic poem from the Middle Ages as well as from The Chronicles of Narnia, also known as The Professor. There's a Harry Potter character named Diggory.

Dipper isn't the most name-like of all the constellations, but with its fashionable -er ending and familiarity thanks to Disney Channel's Gravity Falls, it has become a possibility.

Has diverse associations: the long-term Communist head of Yugoslavia, one of Michael Jackson's older brothers, and an animated Disney character -- none of them a very strong recommendation.

Rani, alternatively spelled Ranee, is the female equivalent of Raja in Hindi. In many Indo-Aryan languages it can mean "queen" or "lady". The Hebrew version is used for both genders in modern Israel. Actress Kate Hudson and director Danny Fujikawa named their daughter Rani after Fujikawa's late father, whose name was Ron.

Boo as a first name first achieved notoriety as the name of the child-man in Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird. Arthur "Boo" Radley was meant to be frightening, but only in a simple, non-threatening way. More recently, Boo has been used as the middle name of one of chef Jamie Oliver's children and the nickname in the middle of television's Honey Boo Boo. Boo is also the name of the world's cutest dog and of the adorable little girl in Monsters Inc. In a more basic way, Boo is a term of endearment.

This spelling of Electra makes this vibrant name less electric and more kinetic.

A psychic mystique clings to this name of cards used in fortune-telling.

This title name has not taken off yet in the naming world as others like Duke, King, Royal, and Reign have. Duchess was the name of the elegant and sophisticated cat in the classic Disney film, The Aristocats.

The French form of Sebastian, itself derived from the name of an ancient city whose name meant "venerable" in Greek, Sébastien was a popular choice in France, Belgium, Quebec, and Czechia up until the early 2010s when it fell out of style. Short form Bastien is still in the French charts however.

In India, Shiva is an unambiguously male name; but in the middle east, Shiva derives from the Persian words for charm and eloquence, and is usually used as a female name.

In Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Kida is a warrior princess from the lost city of Atlantis. Her full name in the film is Kidagakash, which was created for the film. Read more about Kida and other Disney Princess Names in our featured blog.

The kind of potential baby name dads use to tease moms.

Dejah is a feminine name that gained recognition primarily through Edgar Rice Burroughs' science fiction series 'John Carter of Mars,' where Dejah Thoris appears as a Martian princess. The name has no clear historical origins before this literary creation, making it essentially a modern invented name. Since its literary introduction, Dejah has gained modest usage, particularly in the United States. The name has an exotic, otherworldly quality while remaining relatively easy to pronounce. Its association with a strong female character from literature gives it connotations of nobility and resilience. Dejah's distinctive sound, with emphasis on the first syllable, makes it stand out while its brevity keeps it accessible and memorable.

Gambit means ploy or trick, which makes it an appropriate name for a little player. Eight boys were named Gambit in the US in one recent year.