Romeo

Romeo comes from the Italian and ultimately Latin name Romaeus, meaning "pilgrim to Rome" or one who has made the journey to the holy city. But the name's cultural identity has been entirely shaped by Shakespeare's Romeo Montague, the passionate young lover of Juliet — whose name became synonymous with romantic devotion, ardent expression, and a love so total it cannot be moderated.

Romeo holds the #84 spot among US pet names, with over 1,150 companions sharing it. The name carries an unabashed romanticism that most names do not dare to attempt. It tends to suit companions who are demonstratively affectionate — animals who make their devotion to their people abundantly clear and have a certain theatrical quality to their expressions of love. Romeo is a name you give a companion who is, in the most sincere and unembarrassed way, the love of your life.