Pippin

Pippin most commonly refers to a variety of crisp, tart apple, a word that traces back to the seed, or "pip," an apple grows from. It's also a well-known character name — Peregrin "Pippin" Took from The Lord of the Rings — and was historically used as a nickname, including for the early medieval king Pepin.

Pippin has a bouncy, storybook charm that suits a small, spirited pet with a mischievous streak. It feels cozy and a little old-fashioned, like a name pulled from an orchard or a fairy tale.