Cloud

Cloud is an Old English word name from clud, originally meaning 'rock' or 'hill' before evolving to describe the water vapor formations in the sky. As a pet name it evokes the sky, softness, height, and that dreamy quality of watching clouds drift — perfect for light-colored, gentle, or airy-spirited animals.

Cloud is a beautifully serene name for a pet whose personality or appearance suggests something soft, drifting, and somehow above the ordinary concerns of earthbound creatures. It is a popular choice for white or pale gray animals — white rabbits, silver cats, cream-colored dogs — and fits a calm, meditative personality perfectly. There is also a strong video game association: Cloud Strife is the iconic protagonist of Final Fantasy VII, which has made the name appealing to a generation of gamer pet owners who want something that references their love without being too obvious about it.