Boris

Boris is a Slavic name whose etymology is debated. It may derive from the Turkic Bogoris meaning short or wolf, or it may be a shortened form of Borislav, meaning glory in battle. The name is deeply associated with Russian and Bulgarian culture, and carries a certain brooding, imposing quality that makes it memorable.

Boris is perfect for a large, imposing pet who knows his own power and uses it sparingly. Russian Blue cats were practically born to be named Boris. Big dogs — Mastiffs, Saint Bernards, Russian Bear Dogs — carry it with natural authority. The name has a slight theatrical darkness to it, which makes it weirdly irresistible. There's also something inherently funny about a tiny pet named Boris, and plenty of owners take advantage of that irony with great success. Either way, nobody forgets a Boris.