Princess

Princess is the English title for a daughter of royalty, derived from Old French princesse, ultimately from Latin princeps meaning "first" or "chief." As a name rather than a title, it became a popular expression of affection — a way to say that your companion occupies a place of honor in your household, deserving of the finest everything.

Princess holds the #17 spot in US pet name rankings, with nearly 3,000 animals wearing the crown. It's an unapologetically expressive name — one that says exactly how the owner feels about their companion. There's something endearing about its lack of subtlety; Princess owners tend to be deeply devoted and entirely unashamed about it. The name has shown remarkable staying power despite shifting trends, because the feeling it captures — that your companion is truly special — never goes out of style.