Prince

Prince comes from Latin princeps, meaning "first" or "chief" — the leader among leaders, the one who stands at the front. As a title, it denotes rank and privilege. As a name chosen for a pet, it is a declaration: this companion occupies a special place, worthy of recognition and a little extra reverence. There is something both grand and tender in giving a creature such a serious title.

Prince holds the #33 spot among US pet names, with over 2,000 companions carrying the title. The name pairs the aspirational with the affectionate — it says "this animal is remarkable, and I want everyone to know it." Prince suits companions with presence: those who carry themselves with a natural authority, whose entrance into a room is impossible to ignore. It also simply works as a fond overstatement, the kind of name you give a companion you find truly extraordinary.