Poppy

Poppy comes from the Old English popæg, referring to the flowering plant of the genus Papaver, celebrated for its vivid red blooms and association with remembrance. As a given name, Poppy has been used since the late 19th century as part of the flower-name tradition, carrying the bright, cheerful quality of a field of poppies in full bloom. The name has a vivid, exuberant energy.

Poppy ranks #159 among America's most popular pet names, a flower name that has surged in popularity across both human and pet naming in recent years — particularly in the UK, where it has been a top name for both babies and companions. Poppy has an inherent joyfulness to it: the repeated P-sound gives it a bouncy, energetic quality, and the association with bright red flowers suggests something vivid and impossible to overlook. It suits companions who are colorful in personality, if not always in coat.