Ally

Ally is a Germanic and Greek-rooted diminutive of Alice, Alison, or Alexandra — from the Old High German Adalheidis meaning 'noble kind' or from the Greek Alexandros meaning 'defender of men.' As a standalone name it carries a warm, reliable friendliness that makes it one of the most immediately approachable pet names available.

Ally is the name that tells you exactly what kind of pet this is: a friend. Not just any friend — your friend. The one who always shows up, who is always glad to see you, who makes the bad days shorter and the good days longer. It has a gentle, optimistic sound that suits female pets of any size or breed, from the smallest cats to the largest working dogs. The name doubles as a word — an ally is someone who stands with you — which gives it a meaning that goes well beyond the typical pet name. For a companion animal who has genuinely changed your life, Ally might be exactly right.