Nemo

Nemo comes from the Latin word for nobody or no one — the same root that gave us Captain Nemo in Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, a character who chose anonymity and the sea's depths over the surface world. The name gained its widest recognition through the beloved Pixar film Finding Nemo, whose small orange clownfish became one of the most beloved animated companions in cinema history. For a pet, Nemo combines adventure, the ocean, and a quietly clever nod to identity.

Nemo is a name that carries both the mystery of the deep ocean and the warmth of one of cinema's most beloved family films. Companions named Nemo tend to inspire protective devotion — there is something about this name that makes people want to take care of the one who carries it, to make sure they are always found, always safe, always coming home. The underwater adventure quality also suits a curious, exploratory companion who is always investigating their environment with wide-eyed interest. For a small, spirited, deeply lovable companion, Nemo is a wonderful fit.