Scrappy

Scrappy is an American English informal adjective meaning "determined and willing to fight hard," derived from scrap, meaning "a fight" or "struggle." As a pet name, it celebrates a companion's feisty, determined spirit — particularly fitting for small dogs with big attitudes or rescue animals who have demonstrated remarkable resilience. The name carries a warm admiration for tenacity and fighting spirit.

Scrappy is the name for the companion who came in small but plays big — the little dog who has never once been told they can't do something, or the resilient rescue who took everything life threw at them and came out the other side with tail wagging. Pets named Scrappy tend to have a determined, courageous energy and an infectious enthusiasm that makes them endlessly inspiring to their owners. They are proof that heart matters more than size, every single time.