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Finding Pet Names by Meaning

August 24th, 2008 · No Comments

A person’s name is a great way to gain insight into the individual who has that particular name. By doing research and checking out where that name originated from and what the name means can give you a clue about what that person is all about. The same can be said about the name you give to your pets. The name you give your pets will ultimately reflect what type of personality your pet has. This is why it’s important to know what the name means before you give to your pet for good.

One of the first pet names by meaning we’ll be looking at is probably the most popular name for a dog. The name we’re looking at is the name “Max.” The name Max is a shortened version of the name Maxwell or Maximillian. The name actually means a large spring. This is very fitting for a pet that has a “large spring” of energy and loves to be active and run around.

The next pet name by meaning we’ll be looking at is the name “Oscar.” Aside from being the first name of America’s favorite hot dog manufacturers, the name also means “divine spearman.” This is great for a pet that has a strong and majestic appearance to him. This is also a good name for a silly pet as well, as the name can be strong or silly.

“Jessie” is another extremely popular pet name people use today. The name “Jessie” means rich one. This name can work for a male or a female animal as its unisex. The name is closely related to the feminine name “Jessica.”

One popular name primarily used for a cat is “Tiger.” This name is obviously based on the large cats found primarily in Asia. This is a great name for just about any type of cat, but if you happen to have an orange cat this is an especially fitting name for your kitten. The only problem is that the name isn’t very original and is pretty widely used.

The name Molly is a pretty common name used for a number of different kinds of pets, but is primarily known as a name for a dog or a fish. The name is closely related to the name “Mollie” with the only difference being spelling. One surprising fact about this name is that it is actually an Irish name meaning “Mary.”

Another popular pet name by meaning is the name “Sam.” This is also a name that is popular amongst cats, dogs, and fish. Sam comes from the names Samuel, or Samson. The name actually has a religious overtone as the name means “God Heard.” This is a sort of a typical pet name, but it is a great solid name for any type of pet.

The name “Misty” is also a great name for a dog or a cat, or maybe even a hamster as well. The meaning of this name is pretty simple. It actually means “covered in mist.” Pretty easy to understand that one isn’t it? This is a great feminine name for a female pet. It’s soft and has a very cute ring to it.

This is just a short list of the meaning of a few popular pet names. There are many, many more that you can find out about by doing some research on the Internet. The key to choosing the right name for your pet is to actually spend some time with your animal and get to know their personality. The name will reflect what the dog is like so make sure you pick a good one.

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