PET ANIMALS

20+ Pet Animal Names in English with their Characteristics

In this lesson, we will study pet names, pet animal names in English. We will study the names of different kinds of pets to understand their behavior, characteristics, eating patterns.

The most popular pet animals are cats and dogs. But there are many other animals which are kept as a pet in every home. Some of these pets also have specific names in English.

We can not limit all types of pets in this lesson because each country has its own tradition regarding keeping/owning an animal or bird for pleasure, entertainment or having some utility value.

Pet Animal Names in English

Cats

Cats are the most loved pet animals in the world. There are several species of cats that vary in size and color. It is difficult to list all types of cats here because there are many other breeds or types of cats available today.

The names for a true lover “CAT” lovers should be helpful to give the right name for her future pet.

Dogs

Dogs are considered man’s best friend. There are several types of dogs available in the world. Dog names may vary according to the country, culture, or region where it is kept as a pet.

Hamster

Hamsters are rodents that belong to the subfamily Cricetinae (New World hamsters) and subfamily Cricetinae (Old World hamsters). These are mostly kept as pet animals. There are about 25 species of hamster which are kept in different colors and sizes. Some of these names may be suitable for a cat or dog lovers who own the animal only because they look good with their pets.

Fish

Fish is another pet animal that most people keep in a fish bowl in their homes. There are different types of fish available, with some having beautiful colors and different patterns on their skin.

Rabbit

The rabbit is a small mammal that most people keep as a pet animal in their home or garden shed. A rabbit has long ears and most do not have tails with some exceptions.

Parrot

Parrots are popular pet birds kept in many homes. There are different parrot species, with some having beautiful colors and different patterns on their skin.

Monkey

Monkeys are cute animals that look similar to human beings. Some monkeys can imitate a man’s voice or laugh in a funny way. One who loves them should have their names in English because it is not possible to name them in their own language.

Snakes

These are other types of pet animals that people keep for pleasure or to protect their homes from rodents. Some snakes can be dangerous, but some other types are generally harmless to human beings.

Lizard

This is another popular pet animal that looks like a snake. There are many different types of lizards available which look like small snakes and may not be harmful to people.

Mouse

There are many types of mice that people keep as pets. Some like to eat cheese, some other like fruits and nuts, but it is difficult to give them all names because there are thousands of different types available.

Sparrow

Sparrows are beautiful birds that look like small doves. They make a good pet and can be kept in a cage or simply allowed to fly around the house.

Penguin

There is no doubt that penguins look cute and cuddly and most people like to keep them as pets, especially children. People who love these pets should have a cute name for them.

Sloth

These are other types of pet animals that look slow and may need a lot of care from their owners. Naming them in English is the best way to show love for these lovely creatures.

Sheep

Sheep can be kept as a pet in a farm or in a big garden area. They need to be taken care of and given good food regularly.

Monkey

These are other types of pets that look like small monkeys and like to play in the house with their owners. Naming them in English is the best way to show love for these tiny creatures.

Mice

These are other types of pets that look like small mice and may not need much care from their owners. Naming them in English is the best way to show love for these lovely creatures.

Wolves

Keeping wolves as pet animals is not easy, but there are some people who love wolves and would like to keep them on their farms. Naming these animals in English is the best way because it is not possible to name them in their own language.

Lion

Some people keep a lion as a pet, although it is a very dangerous animal and it is not easy to tame. A lion is a lovely creature and people who love them should have names for them in English.

Turtle

Turtles are reptiles that can live on land and in water. They are kept as pets by many people because they look very cute. Some turtles have long necks while others have short necks or are fat with no neck at all.

Rabbit

A rabbit is a small mammal that looks like a rodent but does not have much fur on its body. Rabbits are kept as pets by people because they look very cute and require little care.

Dolphin

Keeping dolphins as pets is not possible because it is an endangered species, but there are some people who love dolphins and would like to keep them at home. Naming these animals in English is the best way because it is not possible to name them in their own language.

Cow

A cow is a large mammal that looks like a rodent and can be kept as a pet in the house. Cows are generally gentle creatures that look lovely when they have bells hanging from their necks.

Kitten

A kitten is a small animal that looks like a cat and can be kept as a pet in the house. Kittens are generally gentle creatures that look lovely when they have bells hanging from their necks.

Puppy

A puppy is a small animal that looks like a cat and can be kept as a pet in the house. Puppies are generally gentle creatures that look lovely when they have bells hanging from their necks.

Tiger

Keeping tigers as pets is not possible because it is an endangered species, but there are some people who love tigers and would like to keep them at home. Naming these animals in English is the best way because it is not possible to name them in their own language.

Alligator

An alligator is a reptile that looks like a snake and can be kept as a pet in the house or on land. Alligators are generally dangerous creatures that look lovely when they have bells hanging from their necks.

Dove

A dove is a small bird that is kept as a pet in the house because it looks beautiful when flying across the sky. Doves are generally gentle creatures that look lovely when they have bells hanging from their necks.

Goldfish

A goldfish is a small fish that is kept as a pet in the house because it looks beautiful when swimming in an aquarium. Goldfish are generally gentle creatures that look lovely when they have bells hanging from their necks.

Pigeon

A pigeon can be kept as a pet or for racing on land and water because it looks beautiful while flying across the sky. Pigeons are generally gentle creatures that look lovely when they have bells hanging from their necks.