Gigi

Gigi is a French double-diminutive nickname, typically for names beginning with G — Georgette, Gilberte, or Brigitte. It has been used as a standalone name in French-speaking cultures for generations. The doubling of the syllable gives it an inherently playful quality: light, bright, and utterly charming. The name carries a distinctly Parisian flair, evoking something small, fashionable, and entirely confident in its own appeal.

Gigi holds the #91 spot among US pet names, with over 1,070 companions sharing it. The name suits companions who are stylish and expressive — animals with a personality that is larger than their physical size and an innate sense of how to be noticed. Gigi has a cosmopolitan charm that works equally well in a city apartment and a country house, a name that always sounds a little like a compliment. It has grown steadily in popularity as French-influenced names have become fashionable in pet naming.