Meaning & Story
Navi has roots in Hebrew, where it derives from the word meaning prophet or spokesperson for God. The name also gained wide cultural recognition through Navi, the fairy guide companion in Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998), known for her insistent calls of Hey! Listen! As a pet name, Navi suits a companion who is perpetually announcing herself and has important things to communicate at all times.
Navi is a name for a female companion who has taken on the role of constant helpful commentator on everything happening around her. Whether she is a cat who provides a running meow commentary on household events, a dog who alerts the family to every development with tireless enthusiasm, or any companion who clearly believes communication is both her right and her primary responsibility, Navi fits perfectly. The Zelda video game reference will resonate with an entire generation, and the Hebrew prophet meaning is, if anything, even more accurate.