One of the toughest parts about getting a new pet is finding the perfect name. At least it is for me. Is your new kitten a Fluffy, Muffy, Princess, or a Tiger? Is your new German Shepherd a Killer, or maybe more like a Fifi?

There are hundreds of baby name books on the market helping parents-to-be select just the right name for their bundle of joy. But what about a book for pet parents? Where is the book to help them with naming their new ball of fluff?

"The Best Pet Name Book Ever," by Wayne Bryant Eldridge, DVM, might be just what you're looking for. The book is published by Barron's, the foremost name in educational publishing. What many folks don't know is that Barron's also publishes wonderful reference books for pet owners and pet enthusiasts, and this one is one of their best. The perfect book for would-be pet owners, "The Best Pet Name Book Ever" is filled with inspiration for naming your new charge.

"The Best Pet Name Book Ever" is a nice, thick trade paperback with over 200 pages of pet names interspersed with cute cartoons, quotations, and bits of poetry. Its name lists are laid out in an easy-on-the-eyes fashion and unlike most baby name books, which normally have the names listed alphabetically, "The Best Pet Name Book Ever" is divided into categories. Perhaps you want to name your pet based on its personality. Maybe you're a history buff looking for just the right historical name. Or maybe you've brought home two pets and want to name them after a famous (or infamous pair).

Name categories in the book range from mythological names to cartoon characters, from sorts names to names from the world of fashion and cosmetics. The categories range from the traditional to the wild and wacky. There's something for everyone here, a name for every new pet. There's even a section detailing how to register a pet's name with the American Kennel club.

What this book succeeds at is making pet naming fun. The names within the pages are fun, creative and unique. Every pet has its own distinct personality, and isn't it only right that your furry friend gets a name that's just as individual? Whether you're looking for a traditional name, or something out-of-the-ordinary, you'll find it within the pages of "The Best Pet Name Book Ever."

And won't it be great to leave behind the old standby of, "Here Kitty, Kitty, Kitty" and instead call out with pride, "Here Harvey Wallbanger"?