Larry

Larry is a Latin-rooted nickname, a casual diminutive of Lawrence or Laurence, derived from the Roman family name Laurentius meaning 'from Laurentum' — a city associated with laurel trees and victory. It enjoyed peak popularity as a human name in mid-20th century America.

Larry is one of those endearingly retro names that works on a pet with a big, goofy personality and absolutely no self-consciousness about it. It suits the dog who trips over his own paws, the cat who sits in inconvenient places, or any creature who radiates cheerful cluelessness. Rooted in the Roman tradition of laurel-crowned victory, Larry has a quietly noble heritage buried beneath its very un-noble, extremely lovable surface personality.