The most common pet names have been revealed
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It follows research which revealed some of the most popular dog names are at risk of going extinct – after a pet insurer revealed they had registered just four Rovers and two Fidos in 2025.
With policy data showing only one dog called Lassie and only three Gnashers while only 11 cats called are Tabby and five have the classic moniker of Spot.
Data released by UK pet insurance provider Petgevity revealed Poppy, Luna and Willow are the most common dog names of the moment, with Luna also topping the list of monikers for cats.
While once-popular feline names such as Whiskers and Marmalade are becoming rarer across the UK.
It follows research of 2,000 pet owners, which revealed 30 per cent reckon some cat and dog names have fallen out of fashion as people opt for more ‘human’ names.
A spokesperson from Petgevity said: “Our figures have shown a real shift in animal names, with only a handful of older animals keeping some of the classics alive.
“You’re much more likely to see a Luna or a Bella these days, than a Mittens or a Felix – names that are also common among human kids.
“But, as the world starts to look backwards and retro becomes cool again, we may well see a resurgence in some old-school pet names.”
The survey went on to find 31 per cent would like to see Rex make a comeback for dogs, while 24 per cent want the return of Duke.
When it comes to cats, 32 per cent are keen to see more Tiggers, and 25 per cent miss the formerly-popular Smokey.
Nearly two thirds (65 per cent) of those polled reckon social media trends now influence pet naming choices.
But some key ways people name their pets are to be based on their physical appearance (40 per cent) or their personality (26 per cent).
Nearly a quarter (24 per cent) have named a pet after a fictional character from a film, while the same figure have done so based on a TV show.
And 20 per cent have taken a beloved book character’s moniker and applied it to their own four-legged friend, according to the OnePoll.com figures.
And while 94 per cent haven’t regretted a pet name choice, six per cent very much have done – because it was too common (37 per cent) or it didn’t suit them (33 per cent).
And when it comes to what people avoid during the naming process, 40 per cent don’t want something too hard to pronounce.
While 37 per cent have to think long and hard whether it will be an ‘embarrassing’ name they’ll have to tell people – or the vet.
The spokesperson for Petgevity said: “You do hear some funny stories of people having to mumble the names of their pets to the vet, so they don’t get embarrassed.
“Think ‘Lord Volde-tort’ for a tortoise, or anything else you may regret letting your six-year-old be in charge of.
“But really, what’s in a name? While it’s interesting to look at naming trends, the most important thing for our pets is that they are happy, healthy and well looked after.”
Top 10 dog names of 2025
1. Poppy
2. Luna
3. Willow
4. Mabel
5. Bella
6. Bonnie
7. Teddy
8. Winnie
9. Milo
10. Daisy
Top 10 cat names of 2025
1. Luna
2. Nala
3. Poppy
4. Bella
5. Coco
6. Milo
7. Willow
8. Lola
9. Ivy
10. Olive
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