Joy

Joy is an Old English virtue name, from the word joy, meaning "happiness" or "delight," which itself comes from the Old French joie, derived from Latin gaudia. Like Hope and Grace, it was embraced as a given name by Puritan settlers in the 17th century. The name carries a pure, uncomplicated happiness that feels genuinely optimistic and warm — a celebration of one of life's most fundamental feelings.

Joy is a name that says exactly what it means and means exactly what it says — this companion is a source of genuine happiness, pure and simple. It suits a bright, affectionate pet who brings an infectious cheerfulness into every corner of the home, the animal whose enthusiasm for life is completely contagious. Pets named Joy tend to be loving and expressive, with a warmth that makes even difficult days feel manageable. There is no more honest name for an animal who changes your life for the better.