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Christmas & Winter Names for Dogs & Cats
Christmas & Winter Names for Dogs & Cats
Here are some Christmas and winter themed names for pets: Holly - named after the evergreen plant that is often used for Christmas decorations Noel...
Shakespearean Names for Pets
Shakespearean Names for Pets
Here are some Shakespearean names that can be used for pets: Romeo - "Romeo and Juliet" Juliet - "Romeo and Juliet" Hamlet - "Hamlet" Ophelia...
XYZ Pet Names
XYZ Pet Names
If you give your pet a name that begins with the letter X, Y, or Z, he or she will stand out from the crowd....
Earth Names for Pets
Earth Names for Pets
There are many earth and geological names that work very well as pet names. These type of names evoke the natural world. Canyon, Delta, Gem,...
Weather Names for Pets
Weather Names for Pets
Weather-inspired names make great pet names. Weather names are action packed and colorful, such as Blizzard, Borealis, Flash, Sunshine, Thunder, Zenith. Try out these weather-inspired...
Sweet Names for Any Pet
Sweet Names for Any Pet
Sugary sweet names work well for any type of pet, especially cute little critters. Here is the ultimate list of pet names based on candy,...
Fairy Tale & Disney Names for Pets
Fairy Tale & Disney Names for Pets
Fairy tale character names make wonderful pet names. Children especially enjoy these type of names. Disney has made many movies based on classic fairy tales...
Biblical, Spiritual & Mystical Names for Pets
Biblical, Spiritual & Mystical Names for Pets
Some pet owners don't go for cute names or ordinary "people" names. They prefer to give their pets more serious or weighty names. They choose...
Punny Names for Pets
Punny Names for Pets
Here are some punny names for dogs: Chewbarka Droolius Caesar Bark Twain Woofgang Puck Karl Barx Bark Obama Santa Paws Jimmy Chew Boba Fetch Sir...
Scientific, Geeky & Nerdy names for Pets
Scientific, Geeky & Nerdy names for Pets
Here are some science-themed names to give a pet: Einstein - named after the famous physicist Albert Einstein Darwin - named after the biologist Charles...
Pet Names from Around the World
Pet Names from Around the World
Many people like to give their dogs and cats and other pets worldly names. Here are some super suggestions by country/origin: Australian inspired pet names:...
“Out of this World”: Space Names for Pets
“Out of this World”: Space Names for Pets
Space inspired names make super cool names for dogs, cats, reptiles, and other critters. Here are some wonderful space names for pets: Andromeda Aries Armstrong...
Halloween & Gothic Names for Pets
Halloween & Gothic Names for Pets
If you have a dog or cat (or any type of pet) with an October birthday, it is fun to give them a Halloween or...
Geographic and Place Names for Pets
Geographic and Place Names for Pets
Geographic and place names work very well for any type of pet. You can name your cat after your favorite city such as Paris. Or...
Automotive, Aviation, and Nautical Names for Pets
Automotive, Aviation, and Nautical Names for Pets
Here are some good automotive names for pets: Mustang - named after the famous Ford sports car Bentley - named after the luxury car brand...
Formal Names for Pets such as Queen Elizabeth, Mrs. Butterworth, and Mister Whiskers
Formal Names for Pets such as Queen Elizabeth, Mrs. Butterworth, and Mister Whiskers
Formal names for pets are dignified and super fun at the same time. These names sound very traditional, but it is silly for a pet...
Names for your Platypus and other Pets inspired by Mister Roger’s Neighborhood & other Classic TV Shows
Names for your Platypus and other Pets inspired by Mister Roger’s Neighborhood & other Classic TV Shows
If you are ever lucky enough to own a Platypus, Mr. Rogers has some names for you. In the television show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," the...
Super Long Names for Giraffes and other Pets
Super Long Names for Giraffes and other Pets
It can be fun to give a pet a super long name, especially if the pet has a super long neck, like a giraffe. The...
Fruit Loops and other Nutty Food and Drink Names for Pets
Fruit Loops and other Nutty Food and Drink Names for Pets
Fruit Loops is a wonderful name for a funny, colorful cat! Many people name their pets after food or drinks. Here are some name brand...
Musical Names for Pets
Musical Names for Pets
Give your pet a musical name. Musical words are a goldmine of fabulous pet names. You can choose a musical term or name your pet...
Frank Sinatra & other Names for Dogs and Cats with Blue Eyes
Frank Sinatra & other Names for Dogs and Cats with Blue Eyes
Many types of dogs and cats and other animals have blue eyes. Here are some great name suggestions for blue-eyed pets: Frank Sinatra or Frankie...
Mysterious Names for Pets
Mysterious Names for Pets
These names are actually fairly obvious: Agatha (Christie, the mystery writer) Nancy Drew Joe Hardy Sherlock Holmes Professor Plumb (from Clue) Here are some more...
25 Friendly Names for Pets
25 Friendly Names for Pets
These names are simple, easy to remember, and work well for a variety of different pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, and more. They are also...
Res Ipsa Loquitur Pet Names
Res Ipsa Loquitur Pet Names
A pet's name can be super simple and descriptive. This usually happens by accident. You start calling your new kitten "Kitty" and it sticks. Or...
Is it okay to change a Pet’s name if you (or they) don’t like it?
Is it okay to change a Pet’s name if you (or they) don’t like it?
Yes! Most kittens and puppies get assigned a litter name at birth by their bio parents. And then, the adoptive parents bestow the formal, legal,...
Old West Names for Pets
Old West Names for Pets
Old West themed names are great names for pets of all types, but they work especially well for dogs and horses. You can choose to...
Matching Names for Pet Duos & Trios
Matching Names for Pet Duos & Trios
Sugar & Spice Desi & Lucy Sonny & Cher Donny & Marie Jack & Jill Hansel & Gretel The Ghost and Mrs. Chicken (for a...
Patriotic & Presidential Pet Names
Patriotic & Presidential Pet Names
It is almost the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. What better time to give your dog or cat a...
Flowery and Smelly Names for Pets
Flowery and Smelly Names for Pets
Flower names work well for any type of pet. Most flowers smell wonderful and are very colorful. Flowers evoke happiness and beauty. Flower names are...
Old-fashioned Names for Pets
Old-fashioned Names for Pets
Old Fashioned names For female pets: Abigail Agnes Cora Dee Doris Edith Ethel Evelyn Gloria Jeanette Laura Laurel Mabel Marguerite Sadie Sally Susannah or Susy...

Oh Possum! Perfect Names for Pet Possums

Pogo
Ollie
Oscar
Posy
Pip
Willow
Bandit
Luna
Rocky
Rusty
Winnie
Ziggy
Opal
Kiki
Peanut
Toto
Wally
Sparky
Sunny
Mabel

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