Delilah

Delilah is a Hebrew name, possibly from the root dalal meaning "to weaken" or "to hang" — or from a word meaning "delicate" or "amorous." In the Old Testament, Delilah was the woman who discovered the source of Samson's strength and betrayed him. Despite this association, the name has been fully rehabilitated through music and literature, and is now associated with sensuous beauty and irresistible charm. For pets, Delilah carries an enchanting, seductive quality — the name of a companion who has you completely wrapped around their paw.

Delilah holds #262 on the pet name charts and has one of the most interesting rehabilitations in naming history. Once defined by biblical betrayal, the name has been fully reclaimed through popular culture — Tom Jones' 1968 hit, the Plain White T's 2006 song — and now reads as deeply romantic and enchanting. Delilah suits a companion who holds total power over their owner with effortless charm: the one whose eyes you cannot say no to, who has trained you completely, and who is entirely aware of their own irresistible qualities.