Cooper

Cooper is an English occupational surname for a maker or repairer of barrels and casks — from the Middle English coper, derived from Latin cupa meaning "tub" or "barrel." It crossed into use as a given name in the 20th century, bringing with it connotations of skilled craftsmanship, reliability, and a hands-on, can-do spirit.

Cooper sits at #21 among the most popular US pet names, with over 2,600 companions carrying it. The name has a rugged, upbeat quality that has made it particularly popular for active, energetic companions. It sounds like movement — like a companion who is always ready for the next adventure, tail up and nose forward. Cooper has been riding a wave of popularity in pet naming over the last decade, benefiting from the same surname-as-first-name trend that has made names like Bentley and Hudson equally stylish.