Meaning & Story
Binky is an informal diminutive name with uncertain origins — it functions as an affectionate nickname or standalone name, often associated with something small, soft, and comforting (like a baby's pacifier, which is called a 'binky' in American English). It has an irresistibly warm, infantile quality.
Binky is pure comfort and sweetness in name form. The association with a baby's pacifier — that ultimate source of infant comfort — makes it deeply affectionate, suggesting a pet who is someone's absolute most comforting presence. It suits a small, soft, cuddly pet who is someone's security blanket: the lap cat, the carry-everywhere Chihuahua, or the sleepy rabbit who can transform any stressful day into something manageable. Binky is for the pet who is simply the best thing in the world.