Laika: The True Story of the First Dog in Space
ScienceLaika, a Moscow stray, became the first animal to orbit Earth in 1957. Her true story, the 2002 revelation about her death, and space pet names.
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Pet naming science explores how animals learn their names and why we choose the ones we do. In this category, you will find research-based articles on pet psychology, animal behavior and famous animals in history. We explain the findings in plain language and link to trusted sources. For example, short names with clear sounds are often easier for pets to recognize. So if you love facts as much as fur, start reading. Then, put what you learn to work with our free name generator.
The Psychology of Pet Naming: What Your Choice Says
ScienceWhat your pet’s name says about you: human names, fandom names, food names and the real science of cute aggression.
Meanings of Pet Names: The History Behind Popular Picks
ScienceThe meanings of pet names: where Luna, Max, Charlie, Bear and Fido come from, plus the science of why some names sound right.
The Science of Dog Names: What Research Really Says
ScienceWhat science says about dog names: how dogs hear words, why command sound-alikes confuse them, and which tips are just rules of thumb.