Tails

A distinctive pick — fewer than 18 pets share this name.

Unisexexpressivecommunicative
#4195

Meaning & Story

The plural of tail — those expressive appendages that wag, swish, and communicate a pet's entire emotional state — used as a name that celebrates the most expressive part of any animal.

Tails is a name for the most expressive, communicative pet you have ever owned — the one whose tail tells you everything you need to know the moment you walk in the door. It's also impossible to miss the Sonic the Hedgehog connection: Miles 'Tails' Prower, the cheerful, inventive fox whose propeller tail lets him fly, is one of gaming's most beloved sidekicks.

Famous Pets Named Tails

  • Tailsfrom Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega)

    Miles 'Tails' Prower, the two-tailed fox who can fly using his tails and is Sonic's most devoted companion

At a Glance

#4195
Overall Rank
18
Registered
Unisex
Popular With

Tails's Personality

Pets named Tails are most often described as:

  • expressiveStrong match
  • communicativeCommon
  • energeticSometimes
  • cleverOccasionally

Trait order based on owner reports across pet registries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tails a good pet name?

Tails is a well-known pet name with 18 registered pets. Pets named Tails are often described as expressive, communicative, energetic.

Is Tails a boy or girl pet name?

Tails is a unisex pet name, equally popular for male and female pets.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: NYC & Seattle pet licensing records · Methodology