Leah

Leah traces back to Hebrew Leah, possibly meaning 'weary' or 'wild cow,' though some scholars connect it to an Akkadian root meaning 'mistress' or 'ruler.' In the Old Testament, Leah is the elder daughter of Laban and first wife of Jacob, a figure of perseverance and quiet dignity.

Leah is a soft, grounded name that has been beloved for centuries without ever feeling overused. On a pet it carries a gentle, timeless quality — it doesn't shout, it doesn't perform, it simply is. Female dogs and cats named Leah tend to be the steady, affectionate heart of a household: not the most dramatic presence in the room, but consistently the most loved. The Hebrew origins add depth without heaviness, and the two-syllable simplicity makes it easy to call across a yard or a hallway.