The numerology of pet names
A pet’s name is chosen entirely by you, which makes it one of the purest naming acts there is — no family pressure, no tradition, just what suits the animal in front of you. And like any name, it carries a number.
This is the lightest corner of the site and it is meant to be enjoyed rather than agonised over. Still, the fit is often uncanny: a Luna is rarely a 4, and the 5s do tend to be the ones who get out of the garden.
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How to work out a pet name
Convert each letter with the Pythagorean table (A=1 … I=9, J=1 again) and reduce to a single digit. Use the name you actually call them — the everyday name, not the one on the pedigree certificate, since that is the one they answer to.
Common questions
Can a pet have a numerology number?
A pet’s name is chosen entirely by you, which makes it one of the purest naming acts there is. Like any name, it converts to a number.
Which name should I use for my pet?
The name you actually call them — the everyday name, not the one on the pedigree certificate. That is the one they answer to.
How do I calculate a pet name?
Convert each letter using the Pythagorean table (A is 1 through I at 9, then J starts over) and reduce the total to a single digit.
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