Meaning & Story
Stephen is a classic English name derived from the Greek 'Stephanos' meaning 'crown' or 'wreath,' traditionally associated with honor and achievement.
Stephen is one of those delightfully unexpected pet names — giving a dog or cat a proper, dignified human name has been a long-running pet-naming trend, and Stephen does it with full commitment. There's something inherently charming about calling your golden retriever Stephen with the utmost seriousness. It suits a noble, well-mannered pet who carries himself with quiet dignity and seems faintly offended when dinner is late. Stephen is the kind of name that makes people smile the moment they hear it.