Clyde

Clyde takes its name from the River Clyde in Scotland, one of the country's most important waterways. The river's name derives from the Brythonic Celtic Clouta, possibly related to a root meaning "cleansing" or connected to a local deity. As a given name, Clyde became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, carrying a warm, old-fashioned American charm.

Clyde is a name with a wonderfully unhurried, down-to-earth quality — the kind of companion who takes life at their own comfortable pace and is better for it. It suits a big, lovable dog with an affable personality and absolutely zero pretension, as well as the kind of cat who has perfected the art of lounging. Pets named Clyde tend to be warmhearted and easygoing, with a gentle humor that makes them endlessly endearing to their families.