Wilbur

Wilbur derives from Old English, a matronymic surname from the female name Wilburh, composed of wil (will, desire) and burh (fortress). It means roughly 'desired fortress' — though most people know it simply as the name of E.B. White's beloved fictional pig.

Wilbur is practically synonymous with one famous pig, and that's not a bad association to have. E.B. White's Charlotte's Web made Wilbur — sweet, anxious, deeply loved — one of the most memorable animal characters in literary history, which gives the name a built-in layer of meaning for any owner who grew up with that story. Beyond the literary connection, Wilbur simply has great sound: two warm syllables with an old-fashioned solidity that works wonderfully for pigs, dogs, rabbits, or any pet with a gentle, slightly worried energy.