Ohhh I remember your encounter with the bat, @Abs53! That was so exciting 
I would love to hear the follow-up and see what that experience lead you towards 
Gorgeous animal tarot decks, @Jeannie1! 
It sounds like animals are a very important part of your life and your magickal practice 
Sparrows are a charming bird to have a connection with, @AliceInWonderdab! Was there a moment or encounter that brought them into your life, or perhaps they’ve always called out to you? 
Congrats on deepening your bond with your dragon guardian, @Kasandra! They sound like a truly blessed presence in your life 
As for names, “names” as we know them are speaken or written in human languages- so yes, it would make sense that names are a concept tied to creatures that use written and spoken words! For dragons and other creatures (that are non-verbal) perhaps they are usually referred to in other more abstract ways- like emotions, memories, or wishes. Do you think you will give your earth dragon guardian a name, Stephanie? 
Well done on your growing connect with Bast, @Jewitch! 
It sounds like cats are an important part of life, so Bast is a natural deity for you to draw on. May She watch over you and your furry friends 