Meaning & Story
From the Irish Ainm, meaning 'name' itself — a meta, philosophical choice that turns the concept of naming into a name.
Ainm is one of the most self-referential pet names imaginable — it is the Irish word for 'name,' making it the name that names itself. It has a wonderfully philosophical quality, like naming your cat 'Cat' but in ancient Irish and somehow completely poetic about it. The name has a quiet Irish dignity, with a soft pronunciation (roughly 'AN-im') that flows naturally. It suits an owner who thinks deeply about language and loves the Irish tradition — or simply appreciates an excellent linguistic joke.