Rascal

Rascal comes from the Middle English rascaile and Old French rascaille, meaning the rabble or common mob — eventually evolving into a term for a mischievous, irreverent person, often used with deep affection. As a pet name, Rascal is an honest acknowledgment: this companion is probably not going to follow all the rules, will likely get into things they should not, and you are going to love them for every bit of it. It is a name given with a smile already in it.

Rascal is a name that comes with an admission and an embrace all at once — yes, this companion has done things, will probably do more things, and somehow you have decided this is exactly the pet for you. There is tremendous charm in naming a companion Rascal because it sets the terms from day one: this is not a dignified, well-behaved creature who stays off the furniture. This is a free spirit, a troublemaker with excellent intentions, and a companion whose misadventures will make for the best stories at every gathering for years to come.