Captain

Captain is an English title and name derived from Late Latin capitaneus (chief), from caput (head). It has been used as both a title of military and naval rank and an honorific of leadership for centuries. As a pet name, Captain evokes authority, loyalty, and a certain swaggering confidence — the sense that this particular animal is firmly in charge of the household.

Captain is a name for the pet who runs the show — the one who decides when it's walk time, where everyone sits on the couch, and which treats are acceptable. It has a wonderful mix of gravitas and humor, because a dog named Captain takes his responsibilities very seriously even if those responsibilities are mostly napping and demanding belly rubs. The name works across large and small breeds alike; sometimes the smallest dogs wear the title most convincingly. Captain suits any companion with natural leadership energy.