Rocket

Rocket is an English name from the word for a propelled projectile or spacecraft, derived through French and Italian from a Germanic root related to a cylindrical shape. In the modern era, rocket is synonymous with speed, power, and the thrilling thrust of acceleration. For pets, Rocket is the name of a companion who moves at a velocity that seems to defy physics — the one who goes from zero to full sprint in a fraction of a second, who returns a thrown toy before you've even finished the throwing motion. It's also a Marvel superhero name, thanks to Rocket Raccoon of the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Rocket sits at #275 on the pet name charts and is perfectly named: it describes both a movement style and a personality. This is the name for a companion with extraordinary speed and explosive energy — the one who ricochets off walls, tears through the yard at full velocity, and brings that same intense enthusiasm to everything from meal time to nap time. Its pop culture resonance with Rocket Raccoon from Guardians of the Galaxy adds a fun layer of personality for Marvel fans. Rocket is never a calm name, and that is exactly its charm.