Choosing the perfect name for a pet may be a cinch for some owners, but it can feel daunting to others. If youâre expecting a new furry friend soon and canât find a fitting name, you may get some inspiration from the ones listed below.Â
To compile the list, TrustedHousesitters , a pet sitter website, examined the names of nearly 100,000 dogs and cats registered on the website in July of 2025. Hereâs what the researchers found.
This yearâs picks show that classic names, like Max , Milo , and Daisy , continue to be dominant. Yet again, Luna is quite a popular choice for both cats and dogs. The moniker topped last yearâs list from the pet insurance company Spot and has kept its place since. In 2023 , the celestial name came in second place to Bella on U.S. News & World Report âs list of the most popular dog names . Now, canine owners generally prefer the name above all others.
Lucy âs ranking made the most significant jump from the previous yearâthe name moved from eighth place to second. Meanwhile, Bella dropped down one rank this year, rounding out the top three names for pets in the U.S.
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TrustedHousesittersâ complete list of the most common female and male pet names for dogs and cats is as follows:
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