Oreo

Oreo takes its name from the iconic American sandwich cookie, introduced by Nabisco in 1912. The name's origin is cheerfully debated — possible roots include the Greek word for mountain, or simply a contraction of the word "chocolate" bookending a cream filling. As a pet name, it is almost always inspired by a companion's striking black-and-white coloring, a living cookie in fur form.

Oreo ranks #24 among US pet names, with over 2,500 companions wearing the name. It is one of the cleverest color-descriptive names in pet naming, managing to be whimsical and affectionate at once. A pet named Oreo typically has that irresistible high-contrast coat — black and white, dramatic and eye-catching — and the name announces it with a smile. It's also simply fun to say, with its three short, bouncing syllables that seem to match a companion's lively energy.