About us.

We‘re in it for the fun.

We’re a team of playful, imaginative overthinkers who love to make lists! We also love animals, and we want to help pet families enjoy their new pets.

Ordinary names simply will not do!

Pet ownership can be one of the happiest parts of life. Pets are family and best friends. They’re quirky little creatures with adorable personalities—from sweet to sassy to high drama, they provide so much fun, love, and laughter for their humans. They also have stories, just like their owners. Names can help connect and tell those stories.

We’re firing up our imaginations and getting our nerd on to bring more fun to pet ownership, and also show our love of fandom, movie trivia, historical references…and well, we have all kinds of name lists!

Who we are.

We’re a pair of sisters with too much time on our hands and a lifetime of geekdom behind us. We are LoriAllison Smith and Lisa L. Smith

Who we are.

We’re a pair of sisters with too much time on our hands and a lifetime of geekdom behind us.

A woman with blonde hair styled in a casual updo, smiling indoors near a window with curtains, wearing a black jacket and a beaded necklace.

Lisa Smith

Founder and content manager

Lisa is a content creator and website manager who adores animals.

Photo of LoriAllison, one of our creative list makers.

Writer and creative lead

LoriAllison Smith

LoriAllison is the creative fire behind our quirky approach.

Meet some of our co-creators.

Black and white cat

Po. Probable inspiration for the Diabolical Pet Names list.

A white Jack Russell dog running on grass.

Lucia, beloved little runner and backyard animal enforcement.

Yellow tabby cat

Prince Valiant, the handsomest and most cordial of kitties.

A black and brown tortoiseshell cat lying on a surface indoors, with a framed picture and a potted plant in the background.

Queen Velvetine, soft as silk, but she doesn’t allow petting.