Rupert

Rupert is a Germanic masculine name, from the Old High German Hrodebert, composed of hrod (fame) and beraht (bright), meaning 'bright fame.' It is an anglicized form of Robert and carries a particular association with British aristocracy and children's literature.

Rupert has a wonderfully old-world British dignity that makes it one of the most charming choices for a male pet. It is the name of earls and barons, but most beloved as the name of Rupert Bear — the gentle, friendly cartoon bear who has been a fixture of British children's culture since 1920. For a soft, amiable, slightly formal animal who nevertheless has a warm heart and gentle ways, Rupert is exactly right. It suits fluffy dogs and cats especially, where the combination of gentleness and inherent dignity is most apparent.