Venus

Venus is the Roman goddess of love, beauty, and desire, whose name is of uncertain Latin origin — possibly from an Indo-European root meaning 'desire' or 'charm,' cognate with Sanskrit vanas (loveliness). The planet Venus, the brightest object in the night sky after the moon, carries the same name.

Venus is a name for a pet who knows she is beautiful and has accepted this as simply a fact of life. The Roman goddess of love is the obvious association — and what better patron for an animal who inspires complete devotion in everyone she meets? The planetary connection adds another layer: Venus is the brightest star-like object in the sky, impossible to overlook, which suits a pet who has a similar quality of natural radiance. It works especially well for cats, who have long understood that adoration is their birthright.