Cali

Cali is a short form of California, which takes its name from a legendary island described in the 1510 Spanish romance Las Sergas de Esplandián by Garci Rodríguez de Montalvo. The island was said to be inhabited by Black Amazonian women and filled with gold. It also connects to the Greek Kallos, meaning "beauty," through various etymology paths.

Cali ranks #200 among America's most popular pet names, a name that carries the sun-drenched energy of the California coast — easy, beautiful, and perpetually in motion. Whether the reference is to the Golden State or simply to the warm, golden quality the name suggests, Cali suits companions who seem built for outdoor living: always ready for the next adventure, always moving toward the light. It has a breezy, modern appeal that works across any companion with a free, spirited nature.