Gaspode, an unusually clever dog who talks, in various discworld novels by terry pratchett. Fluffy, the threeheaded dog similar to cerberus in harry potter and the sorcerers stone. And ive thought about naming a future male pet drago, short for dragonstaryou guessed it, sunsoar. This list of fictional dogs is subsidiary to the list of fictional animals. Pet names today are a lot like baby names, with the names of dogs and cats often reflecting baby name popularity trends. The most book families were found in the usa in 1880. Find the meaning and origin of you last name, and even learn a little history behind your last name. Just select the type of pet, its sex, and the category of name or starting letter you are interested in.
Possible evidence that it might have started or at least was used as an abbreviation of petitioner name. As weve done in the past with pop culture references, historical figures and more, we dug through the vetstreet database, which includes more than 10. It has at least 3,000 name ideas, compared to 1,000 in other books. Lotempio, mating of convenience by annkatrin byrde, fre. These examples are from the cambridge english corpus and from sources on the web. Hank, the cowdog, the crime fighting hero of several novels by john erickson. Just as with everything else, missy takes the class pets home the only way she knows how. It is informative in an educational context as well as a useful tool for personalizing a new household pet.
Naming your pets after characters does anyone else keep a running list of future pet names based on characters theyve come across and loved. It is the english form of the old french name jehanne, which was an old feminine form of the male name johannes or ioannes also the source of the english name john, a latin form of the greek name. A brief history of house cats history smithsonian magazine. Pickwick comes from charles dickens first novel, the pickwick papers. In many cultures, the term is synonymous with the birth name or legal name of the individual. The term given name refers to a name bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. I also have other animals named after fictional characters. A wagnificent gift for any pet lover, this hilarious but heartwarming personalised story book even namechecks owners and their hometown. Jesses smile by angelique jurd, the time for murder is meow by t. Sure, theyre considered the friendliest of the major pet groups. Dogs were given names, which is significant as egyptians considered names to. Pet sematary is a 1983 horror novel by american writer stephen king. Origin deals with some pretty heavy themes, and because of this i think itll be a lovehate kind of book.
Books about pets and caring for animals wanting a pet is not an unusual request for a child, which is why books about pets are not hard to come by. We brainstormed, we listed, we bickered, we wavered, we despaired. Retired and works as a doorman at the book publishers faber and faber. Pet name meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. So if you have a dog breed with greek origins like the cretan hound, greek. Mark derr is the author of five books, including how the dog became the dog, published in 2011.
This works for books, including very long poems such as the iliad that occupy the whole of a book, a series of books such as earths children, newspapers, magazines paintings, plays, ships, buildings, and so on, all of which, providing youve got the funds, can be bought. Search for a pet name from the thousands in our database. Update find more literary pet names in literary pet names. Pet name definition of pet name by the free dictionary. Literary and bookish pet names for your new dog or cat, rabbit, bird, fish, whatever. From habitats, to food and bedding, our small pet products make it easy to create a safe, comfortable space for your ferret, guinea pig, rabbit, gerbil, mouse or rat. A personal name or full name is the set of names by which an individual is known and that can be recited as a wordgroup, with the understanding that, taken together, they all relate to that one individual. Picking dog names from books is a great way to name your pup. We have more than 20,000 baby boy and baby girls name worldwide and from different origin. The big book of pet names more than 10, 000 pet names. Here are some of the most creative, popular, and coolest names for dogs, cats, goldfish, and more.
The academic study of personal names is called anthroponymy. Features your pets image and name, this soft pile texture, machine washable, 100% polyester blanket is the perfect addition to any petloving household create my blanket. D, egyptians mummified their house cats, such as this one courtesy of the smithsonian national museum of natural history. There are many great literary dog names to consider when naming your puppy. In 3 easy steps, you can add their name and picture in their favorite story books. Abril is a name thats been used by parents who are considering baby names for girls. Here are the best pop culture pet names to take inspiration from. This series is part of scholastic s early chapter book line, branches. In some cases the jewish name may be a patronymic from a pet form of the yiddish personal name ber see berenson. Dictionary of american family names 20, oxford university press. Simon peter was the most prominent of the apostles during jesus ministry and is often considered the first pope. Plus, it is not limited to puppy names or just dog names, even.
Pet name definition is a name that a person uses for someone to show love or affection. Make your child the star in our bestselling personalized books for kids. But its cats who get the respect when it comes to brain power. Click your last name to learn more about its origin and meaning as well. But some sources say that the name may actually be of akkadian origin. The best names in literature to give your dog barnes. The german name is also found in the hamburg area, where it may be derived from the village of the same name, but uncertain origin, in holstein.
The name jane means god is gracious and is of english origin. Browse through our ebooks while discovering great authors and exciting books. Watson is the 19th most common surname in scotland and. So its little surprise that literature, television and film inspire some clever and unique pet names. This website would hopefully be an ideal one for all wouldbe parents and also for all those in search of. His articles and commentary have appeared in the new york times, atlantic monthly, natural history, smithsonian, and many other publications. A bisyllabic pet name could be either male or female, but a monosyllabic one is much more likely to be male. October is adopt a shelter pet month, so to celebrate, we are giving you nine dog and nine cat names inspired by books to. Hopefully our eclectic list of petthemed books will help you wade through the many titles on the market. Little vixen hairy maclary from donaldsons dairy, the protagonist in an eponymous story book. If it can be bought individually, underline its name or italicize it. How much do you really know about your family name. This is a quick, easy to read, well laid out list of pet names. There are hundreds of cute pet names to choose from and each name includes a brief description.
Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. But it also happens to be the name of the beloved pet dodo bird from the thursday next series which takes place in a. If you cant find it here or get an idea for a name, youre very hard to please. What are the origins of bizarre names for animal groups. Some will definitely find the approach heavyhanded or uncomfortable in its depiction of the natives and scientist the two books i read immediately prior to this were thrilling ya romances entertaining, but quickly forgotten and i.
Pet owners put a lot of thought into naming their fur and scale and fin babies, looking to the pets color or breed, to pop culture or even celebrities for name inspiration. In november 20, ps publishing released pet sematary in a limited 30thanniversary edition. The popular middle english given names wat and watt were pet forms of the name walter, meaning powerful ruler or ruler of the army, from the elements wald, meaning rule, and heri, meaning army. Some might remember white fang as a wolf, while others remember him as a dog.
Where did the worlds most popular pet names come from. In mythology, this is the name of a god of the hunt, associated with biblical nimrod rebel, another famous hunter. The other is the nickname, known also as the pet name or basket name. Maggie arana wrote a book with julienne davis called stop calling him. These terms of venery derive from the english hunting tradition of the late middle ages. Try before you buy demos and trials and score totally free games. The big book of pet names more than 10, 000 pet names includes. The development of the stud book by the kennel club defined policies.
Literary names for your new dog or cat, rabbit, bird, fish, whatever. It contains 22 chapters, which categorize names according to look sizecolor, personality, breed origins, and popcultural references. Get the best name dictionary with huge list of baby names at firstnamesmeanings. This experience is available in english, spanish, and french. This is by far the cutest, wellthought out pet name book ive ever come across.
We wanted something unusual, something evocativeand most of all, we wanted a literary pet name. We have the meaning and origin of last names from cultures around the world. Fortyeight high peaks, one little dog, and an extraordinary friendship. A unique personalised story book starring any real life pet create yours in seconds. Did you know that one was a presidents dog, another the 1st movie star dog, and the last, a dog from a book that helped kids learn to read for. Fang, hagrids dog, a boarhound possibly a great dane in the harry potter books. If i am writing the name of a book, what do i have to do. The origins of the generic dog names fido, rover, and spot. Some classic pet names have endured because they describe animals according to their nature. The novel was nominated for a world fantasy award for best novel in 1986, and adapted into two films.
English surname transferred to forename use, from the feminine personal name diot, a pet form of dionysia, meaning follower of dionysos. The book family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Bookemon makes it possible for anyone to make their own bookstorequality books quickly and easily. Aimed at 5 to 7yearolds, this line of books is for children who are just starting to read independently. Jane is a name thats been used by parents who are considering baby names for girls.
I blame the egyptians for putting our feline overlords on their original pedestals. Whilst these names are perfect dog names, they are short and. A personal name or full name is the set of names by which an individual is known and that can. Meaning, origin and history of the name peter behind the. Pet names often reflect the owners view of the animal, and their expectations they have for their companion. Class pets by susan nees scholastic books for kids.
When my partner, ashley, and i got our first cat, about 18 months ago, the hardest part was choosing a name. What is the origin of the phrase pet name for a term of endearment. A pet, or companion animal, is an animal kept primarily for a persons company or. Design the look of your dog or cat, write a dedication and add your name and hometown to create a uniquely personal adventure. Mythology is also a great source for unique dog names. This is a translation used in most versions of the new testament of the name cephas, meaning stone in aramaic, which was given to the apostle simon by jesus compare matthew 16. Petventures is a customizable storybook that tells the story of your dog or cat exploring a magical town filled with pets. Others are so deeply rooted in our culture or history theyre. In fact, jack london wrote the character as a little of both based on the animals genes and how he lives. A given name also known as a first name, forename is the part of a personal name that identifies a person and differentiates that person from the other members of a group typically a family or clan who have a common surname. Discover what your name means, including its original form, a short history of its use, spelling variations, and pet forms. The terms used for assigning names to groups of animals are called terms of venery in formal language. Personalized pet story book adventures in petlandia. These customcreated, 100% personalized books are perfect for preserving memories, photos, drawings, family recipes, and stories to share with family, friends, and future generations.