Nocci the cat is short for Nocciola, which is Italian for "hazelnut". Which if you look at her, isn't far off.
Cooper the dog is named for Agent Dale Cooper, the main character in the TV series Twin Peaks.
Floyd the cat's name is discussed in the "post pictures of your pets thread". She's named after a storm.
All three of my animals are female, and all have at least androgynous names. Think that says anything about their people?