Tiny

Tiny is an Old English-derived descriptive name from the adjective tiny, meaning very small in size. As a given name it has been used affectionately, often with deliberate irony — bestowed on large people or animals to create an amusing contrast. It has a long history as a nickname in American folk culture. For pets, Tiny works both literally, for the smallest companion in the household, and humorously, for a large companion whose owner cannot resist the joke. Either way, the name is used with unmistakable love.

Tiny ranks #246 on the pet name charts and has an endearing quality that works whether it is used literally or ironically. For genuinely small companions, it's a perfect, affectionate acknowledgment of their stature — small in body, enormous in heart. For larger companions, it becomes a charming bit of humor that reveals how owners really see their pets: no matter the size, they are always the little one. The name is simple, sweet, and impossible to say without a certain warmth.