Raven

Raven comes from the Old English hraefn, referring to the large, glossy-black corvid bird known for its intelligence and association with mystery. Ravens appear in Norse mythology as Odin's companions Huginn and Muninn (Thought and Memory), in Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem, and across countless cultures as omens and symbols of wisdom. As a name, it carries dark elegance and quiet intelligence.

Raven is a name that suits a pet with presence — dark, beautiful, and unmistakably watchful. It's a natural fit for black cats and dark-coated dogs, but any companion with a perceptive, slightly mysterious quality wears it well. There is a certain poetic sensibility to naming a pet Raven: it references centuries of mythology and literature while remaining completely usable and modern. Pets named Raven tend to observe the world with keen, knowing eyes and choose their moments carefully.