Wiley

Wiley is an Old English surname from a place name, derived from wilig (willow) and leah (woodland clearing), meaning 'willow clearing.' As a given name it has also been used as a variant of Wylie, suggesting wiliness or clever resourcefulness. Both meanings suit a quick-witted animal perfectly.

Wiley is a name with a clever edge. The possible connection to 'wily' — meaning crafty, full of tricks — makes it ideal for dogs and cats who have figured out how every door handle works, who get exactly what they want through a combination of charm and persistence, and who look entirely innocent while doing all of it. The Old English place name roots add a grounded, pastoral quality that balances the trickster implication. A Wiley is a pet who is always one step ahead, and who you would not change for anything.