Pet naming is the act of giving a name to one's pet. Pet names often reflect the owner's view of the animal, and their expectations they have for their companion. It has been argued that giving names allows researchers to view their pets as ontologically different from un-named laboratory animals with which they work. Choice of pet name Some of the reasons used to decide a pet name include: *Appearance *Personality of the animal *Endearment *Favorite celebrities Human names Some pet owners give human names to their pets. This has been shown to reflect the owner having a human-like relationship with the pet.
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