Try a few of the more intriguing ones out loud. Listen to how they sound and think about whether they suit your new pet. You may be surprised to find yourself attracted to names you would never give to a human, but that sound just right for that bundle of fur curled up purring appreciatively in your lap. If the baby name book doesn't offer any solutions, head for your own bookshelves or the local bookstore for inspiration. Maybe you're reading a book right now, and have fallen in love with the hero, who has a strong, masculine name just right for that Doberman puppy lying on the rug watching you with adoring eyes.
Movies are also a potential source of ideas.
One of these characters has a name which could fit your new pet perfectly. If so, they might have just the right name to 'borrow' for your new pet. Keep your favourite Great Aunt Hortense's memory alive by naming your beautiful new Siamese kitten in her honor. Historical sources Figures from history are also a great potential source of names for your pet. These historical names are often flamboyant and unusual, having long fallen out of current use.