Eloise

Eloise is the English form of Heloise, a name of Old French origin likely derived from the Germanic Helewidis, combining heil (healthy, whole) and wid (wide). The name carries literary romance from the medieval story of Heloise and Abelard, and has been further charmed by the beloved Eloise children's book character — the irrepressible little girl living at the Plaza Hotel. For a pet, Eloise brings both elegance and a hint of mischievous delight.

Eloise is sophisticated and a little bit naughty at the same time — which is precisely what makes it such a wonderful name for a pet. There is a certain worldly confidence to it, the sense of a companion who has opinions, who has preferences, and who will let you know about both quite clearly. Pets named Eloise often carry themselves with a particular brand of dignified charm, yet they are also reliably the ones who have knocked something breakable off the counter. The combination of refinement and rascal energy is what gives this name its special appeal.