Nelson

Nelson is an English and Scottish patronymic surname meaning 'son of Neil,' with Neil derived from the Old Irish Niall, possibly meaning 'champion' or 'cloud.' Admiral Horatio Nelson, the hero of the Battle of Trafalgar, made it one of the most storied surnames in British history.

Nelson is the name of a pet with quiet authority. Not loud about it, not flashy — just reliably, steadily in charge. It has a distinguished sound that suits larger, more composed animals particularly well: a confident Labrador, a deliberate German Shepherd, a cat who has claimed the highest point in every room. The Admiral Nelson association gives it naval gravitas, while the friendly -son ending keeps it from feeling too stiff. A Nelson is a pet who seems to know what he's doing even when he absolutely does not.