Meaning & Story
Pinot comes from French, referring to the Pinot Noir grape variety — "pinot" means "pine" in Old French, describing the pine-cone shaped cluster of the grape. As a pet name it evokes the world of fine wine: sophisticated, nuanced, and deeply appreciated by those who know.
Pinot is a wine lover's gift to pet naming — sophisticated, specific, and immediately communicating something about the owner's aesthetic sensibility. Pets named Pinot tend to belong to households where Friday evening involves a good bottle and a companion animal who has claimed the best spot on the couch. There is an inherent elegance to the name, but also warmth: Pinot Noir is dark and complex, Pinot Grigio is light and refreshing, and your Pinot can be either. It suits dark-coated or light-coated pets with equal charm.