Research suggests that dolphins develop a lifelong vocal “name.” Here’s how they evolved this high level of social identity, once thought to be uniquely human.

You can add marmoset monkeys to the list of species that use “names.” But whether animals have anything more to say remains unknown. Do animals have names? According to the poet T.S. Eliot, cats have ...

Animal baby names are as fun as they are adorable. Giving your baby an animal-inspired name is also a way for an animal lover to (hopefully) pass the trait along to their child. Some baby names are ...

Animal names often sound precise, but many are the result of early guesswork that never got corrected. Explorers, naturalists ...

One of the most important decisions you’ll ever make in life is adopting an animal in need. But your new forever friend is going to need a name, and it can be tough to choose. Luckily, the world is ...

Animal baby names are as fun as they are adorable. Giving your baby an animal-inspired name is also a way for an animal lover to (hopefully) inspire their child. Some baby names are obvious in their ...

Animal names for boys are having a moment, but what about animal names for girls? Though not as popular, there are two animal girl names - Ava and Penelope - that ranked rather high in the Social ...

The data shows a clear shift towards more 'human' names. The most common dog names of 2025 were Poppy, Luna, and Willow.