Pluto

Pluto is the Roman name for the Greek god Hades, ruler of the underworld, from the Greek Plouton, meaning "wealth" or "the giver of wealth" — a reference to the precious metals and minerals that come from beneath the earth. Pluto is also the name of the dwarf planet at the outer edge of our solar system, discovered in 1930. As a pet name, Pluto is most recognized through the beloved Disney character, a cheerful, loyal dog who has been Mickey Mouse's companion since 1930.

Pluto is a name with a wonderful range — it can evoke the vast, mysterious darkness of the outer solar system or the cheerful, tail-wagging loyalty of Disney's most beloved canine companion. For most pets, it's the latter association that wins out, and a dog named Pluto tends to live up to the legacy: devoted, enthusiastic, and endearingly goofy. Whether your companion is a mysterious dark-coated cat or a bouncy, sunny dog, Pluto is a name with real warmth and real history.