Getting a Pet? Consider Naming Them After One of These 3 Saints

Many people name their children after saints, but something that seems a bit less common is naming a pet after one of them. While names like Max and Thumper are pretty cute, cats, dogs, and other pets one might have in their home often have personalities that are similar to the people we Catholics love to celebrate, honor, and ask for the intercession of. 

Therefore, if you’re looking to add a furry friend to your family, you might find it helpful to look into Church history and see if any names stand out to you. Below are a few saints that current and future pet owners might want to name their adorable little companions after. 

Saint Gerard Majella 

There are a lot of really cool saints out there, and each of them have special stories. One that has a particularly unique story that might make someone want to name their pet after them is Saint Gerard Majella. One of the most awesome things about him was that he was able to communicate with animals. 

Saint Joan of Arc

Some pets are really timid, and some are very playful, even with strangers. In addition to that, lots of pets (especially dogs) are quite bold and fierce. Those who have a female pet like that, or are planning to get one, might want to consider some of the brave and strong female saints that the Catholic Church venerates. 

One such saint is Joan of Arc. While she does not appear to have any strong connections to animals, one cannot deny that her name, or a variation of it, would be a wonderful choice for an animal that is fearless and protective.

Saint Francis of Assisi 

Saint Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals, so he seems like an obvious choice here. Much like Saint Gerard, he was able to communicate with animals, which he did very often. In fact, he preached to them and told them to glorify their creator. 

In summary, animals of all shapes, sizes, and personalities are quite similar, in some ways, to saints. Therefore, those who wish to name their pets after a saint have no shortage of options to choose from.