These pet names are sure to be unpleasant.
Dog walking company Rover released its 12th annual Best Pet Names Report, revealing some of the unique names given to dogs and cats across America this year by their owners — with looks hungry
The number 1 most popular dog name in 2024 is Charlie, retaining the top spot for the second year in a row after beating a 10-year high. Milo is the most popular male cat name, dethroning Oliver, who held the top spot for five years in a row.
For female pets, Luna remains the number one most popular name for both dogs and cats for the second year in a row – and it’s also a popular baby name.
The top 10 male dog names for 2024 were, in order: Charlie, Max, Milo, Cooper, Buddy, Teddy, Rocky, Bear, Leo and Duke. For female dog names, the top 10 were: Luna, Bella, Daisy, Lucy, Lily, Lola, Zoe, Sadie, Coco and Bailey.
The top 10 male cat names for 2024 were, in order: Milo, Oliver, Leo, Charlie, Loki, Max, Simba, Jack, Ollie and Jasper. For females: Luna, Lily, Bella, Lucy, Callie, Nala, Kitty, Willow, Cleo and Daisy.
“The pet names we choose are a glimpse into our latest cultural obsessions and our sources of joy,” Nicole Ellis, Certified Professional Trainer and Rover Animal People Panelist, said in a statement. “This year’s report reads like the magazines we used to enjoy flipping through—the names are equal parts tabloid-worthy and total comfort food.”
In addition to the top 10 general names, there were many hyper-specific trends that dominated pet names this year.
Names of foods and drinks
The foodies have taken their love to a new level, naming their little ones after their favorite thing to nibble on.
Topping the dog food name trend is a three-way tie between Calzone, Chive and Provolone – all of which are up 211% over last year.
Poutine, Babybel, Pastrami and Tempeh are also popular this year, all up 111%, as well as Tortilla, Cauliflower and Pork Chops. ok Appetite!
Cats are also being named after foods, notably Provolone, which is up 509% for cats over last year. Other popular food-related kitty names this year include Casserole, Babybel, Burger, Burrito, Goat, Maple Syrup, Dumpling, Loaf and Pepperoni.
New to this year’s list is Sardines for Dogs — the tastiest snack to hit TikTok in 2024 — as well as some new, unfamiliar names for cats, like Cheeto Burrito Puffypants, Cornelius Cage Croissant, and Meatball Sauce.
Cat parents also chose to name their cats after drinks, including Port, Tazo, Yerba, Champagne, Pop, Cola, Martini, Soda, Cider and Boba.
Famous names
Puppy parents are looking to It Girls for name inspiration. After her record-breaking Eras tour, People are naming their pets Taylor Swift, with the name increasing 461% for dogs and 459% for cats.
Other dog icons named after include Jisoo (up 361%), Jane Fonda (up 111%), Normani (up 61%) and Renee, as in Rapp, (up 39%).
Charli XCX’s hit album “Brat” also inspired dog names this year, rising 31% in popularity. Singers like Beyonce and Sabrina (Carpenter) are also making moves in the dog world. New this year to the list of dog names are Eilish (Billie) and Dua Lipa.
Some cat names making headlines include Styles (Harry, up 509%), Ivana (up 309%), Halsey (up 159%), Gaga (up 142%) and Jin (up 99%), as well as Cardi B (up 84%) and Elon (79% increase). New celebrity cat names this year include Eilish, Justin Timberlake and Kelly Clarkson.
Celebrity couples are also hot with pet names. Renee (Rapp) is up 39% for dogs and 209% for cats, while Towa (Bird) is up 11% for dogs and was added to the list for cats for the first time this year.
of evil the pairing of Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater had an impact, with Ariana down -20% while Ethan (6%) and Slater (3%) trending slightly higher for the dogs. For cats, Ariana is up 76%, as are Ethan (19%) and Slater (20%).
Pet parents are using the naming opportunity as a way to honor lost celebrities as well. Chandler Bing is known for naming dogs after the late Matthew Perry. And in honor of the late actress Shelley Duvall, the name Shelley is trending, while Shelley Dupaw appeared on the list for the first time.
Names inspired by TV and movies
The phenomenon that is the “Dune” films was a source of inspiration even with the release of “Dune 2” this year. Gurney is up 511%, Atreidies is up 361% and Chani is up 73%. Feyd, Irulan, Rabban and Thufir are all new to the dog list this year.
But “Dune 2” wasn’t just for dogs. For cat names, Irulan is up 109%, Chani is up 64%, and Dune and Gaius are both up 52%. Atreides and Stilgar are new to the list this year. There are also some more creative names inspired by the film, such as Duke Paul Atreides, Rabban The Beast Harkonnen and Timothee Chalameow.
And parents of youngsters won’t be surprised to hear that Bluey was on the list this year, as well as characters from the show. For dogs, Bluey is up 58%, while Judo is up 73%, Stripe 67% and Pom Pom 40%.
Spongebob Squarepants is still as hot as ever, with Plankton at 361% and Sandy Cheeks at 311%. Some new sponge-inspired names this year include Gary (also a “Gaaaaaaaaary”), Spongebob and Squilliam Fancyson.
“Ted Lasso” also continues to top the charts, with household names such as Keeley Jones, Teddy Lasso, Lasso, Higgins and Beard making the list.
Names related to sports
Brunson is the top trending sports dog name in 2024, thanks to Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks.
Other sports names for dogs include Wemby (Victor Wembanyama), Witt (Bobby Witt Jr.), Kelce (Jason and Travis), Purdy (Brock), Bronny (James), Diggs (Stefon), and Messi (Lionel).
Newcomers this year include SweetSimone, CaitlinClark, Shohei, Luka “Dogcic”, CeeDee and Amon-Ra.
Of course, the Paris 2024 Olympics also played a role. Snoop Dogg took home the gold for dog names, rising 38%. Henrick Christiansen, known on TikTok as the Olympic Muffin Man, also inspired many puppy names, with people choosing Henrick, Muffin Man, Muffin, Miss Muffin, Muffin Jr. and Mini Muffins.
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