About PetToolkit
PetToolkit is a free set of tools for naming a dog or cat and for working out a pet's age in human years. The name generator runs on a database we curate by hand, and the age calculator uses size-based veterinary data, so both give you something more specific than a recycled list.
Our Mission
Most name sites hand you the same generic list. We curate ours by hand, tag every name by species, style, color, and gender, and add a short note on its meaning, so the suggestions fit the pet in front of you. The categories for breed, color, style, and personality are there to narrow the list fast, not to pad it.
How It Works
Our name generator draws on a hand-built database of around 350 pet names, each tagged by species, style, color, and gender and paired with a short note on its meaning or origin. Names are filtered by species, so dog pages show dog-appropriate names and cat pages show cat-appropriate ones rather than mixing the two. You can narrow suggestions by:
- Species: Names suited for dogs or cats
- Breed: Names that match specific breed personalities and heritage
- Style: Cute, funny, unique, cool, or classic names
- Color: Names inspired by your pet's coat color
- Gender: Male, female, or neutral options
Who Runs PetToolkit
PetToolkit is an independent project, not a marketplace or a rebranded feed of someone else's lists. The name database and the age calculator are built and maintained in-house, and the site runs without trackers or third-party name feeds.
How We Curate Names
Every name in the database is reviewed by hand before it goes live. We check that it works as a real pet name, tag it by species so it only appears on relevant pages, and add a short meaning or origin where one exists. Pun and novelty names are kept strictly to the right species, so a dog pun never lands on a cat page. We add new names and categories over time and re-check existing entries as we go. Our generator offers suggestions to inspire you; the final choice is always yours.
How the Age Calculator Works
The pet age calculator converts dog and cat years to human years using published veterinary references rather than the old "multiply by seven" rule of thumb. Dog results account for size, since larger breeds age faster, and each age article cites its sources with dates. These figures are a well-supported model, not a clinical measurement of your individual pet's health, so treat them as guidance and rely on your veterinarian for medical decisions. Our methodology and editorial policy lays out the formulas, sources, and how we keep everything current.
Contact Us
Have feedback, suggestions, or found an issue? We'd love to hear from you. Visit our contact page to get in touch.