Batman

Batman takes its name from the iconic DC Comics superhero created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger in 1939. The name is a compound of bat and man, referencing Bruce Wayne's choice to become a creature of the night after witnessing violence as a child. As a pet name it is a declaration of pure, enthusiastic fandom.

Naming a pet Batman is one of the most joyful things a comic book fan can do. It is an instant statement of allegiance, a conversation starter, and a name that children absolutely love — which makes it particularly popular in family households. It suits dark-colored pets with a mysterious, nocturnal quality (the bat connection is hard to ignore with a black cat), but also stocky, serious-looking dogs who seem to be perpetually on patrol. The name is lighthearted enough that it never feels aggressive, just entirely committed. A pet named Batman has almost certainly been adopted by someone who still knows every issue by heart.