Mo

Mo is a short, punchy nickname — typically for Maurice, Morris, or Mohamed — or it can stand entirely on its own. Maurice comes from the Latin Mauritius, referring to someone from Mauritania (dark-skinned). As a standalone name, Mo carries the energy of someone who gets things done without a lot of fuss.

Mo is the kind of name that belongs to a pet who is simply very much themselves and not particularly interested in elaboration. It's short, decisive, and works on any gender and any animal. The appeal of Mo is that it requires nothing from the animal except presence — and most pets supply that in abundance. Dogs named Mo tend to be competent, no-nonsense animals who know what they want and are clear about it. Cats named Mo have likely already decided all relevant household matters and are simply waiting for everyone else to catch up.