Top pet names of 2025: study findings

Top Pet Names of 2025: Study Findings

Welcome a new furry friend into your life soon? Along with choosing the right crate, litter tray, leash, or cat tree, picking the perfect pet name is one of the most joyful—and thoughtful—decisions you’ll make. To help guide your choice, FurPetVo analyzed 100,000 pet names registered on furpetvo.com across the United States—revealing the most beloved monikers of 2025 and the trends shaping them.

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The Most Popular Pet Names of 2025: Key Highlights

Luna claimed the top spot as the most popular pet name of 2025—rising from a top-five favorite in 2023 to full-on naming royalty. Following closely behind are Lucy, Bella, Daisy, and Rosie—the top five female pet names this year.

For male pets, Charlie took the lead, with Max, Leo, Cooper, and Bailey rounding out the top five.

Among dogs specifically, Luna, Bella, Lucy, Charlie, and Daisy dominated the rankings. Cats showed strong overlap—with Luna, Charlie, Lucy, Bella, and Leo leading the feline list.

Pop culture continues to shape naming choices: “Wednesday” surged by 1,400% following the resurgence of the Addams Family-inspired series—proving that storytelling and fandom still powerfully influence how we welcome pets into our families.

Regional flair also made waves: Aspen rose in popularity among pet parents in Colorado, while Biggie gained traction in New York City. Food-inspired names reflected local tastes too—Olive, Pepper, Ginger, Mochi, and Honey all ranked highly nationwide.

Harry Potter fans kept magical names alive—Ginny, Dobby, and Neville remained steady favorites for both cats and dogs. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift’s lyrical universe left a distinct mark: names like Lucy, Charlie, Daisy, and Leo appeared across multiple categories—not just as song references, but as genuine, heartfelt choices for pets.

Top 50 Pet Names Overall in 2025

This year’s list welcomed fresh energy—classics like Annie, Murphy, Riley, Toby, Roxy, and Zoey stepped aside to make room for newer, warmly resonant names including Cleo, Tucker, and Bear.

Luna
Lucy
Bella
Charlie
Daisy
Max
Rosie
Lola
Lily
Leo
Stella
Cooper
Bailey
Oliver
Milo
Buddy
Sadie
Penny
Coco
Sophie
Olive
Ruby
Ollie
Molly
Pepper
Willow
Gracie
Scout
Maggie
Jack
Finn
Chloe
Frankie
Poppy
Gus
Nala
Teddy
Ziggy
Ginger
Loki
Piper
Lulu
Bear
Ellie
Rocky
Louie
Jasper
Winston
Tucker
Cleo

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Taylor Swift–Inspired Pet Names Taking Over 2025

Taylor Swift’s evocative storytelling has inspired a wave of meaningful pet names—drawing from characters, places, and emotions woven through her albums. Here are the top 20 lyrical name inspirations gaining traction among FurPetVo members:

Lucy — from The Tortured Poets Department
Charlie — from The Tortured Poets Department
Daisy — from “You’re On Your Own, Kid” (Midnights)
Leo — from “The Man” (Lover)
Stella — from “London Boy” (Lover)
Jack — from The Tortured Poets Department
Chloe — from “Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus” (The Tortured Poets Department)
Honey — from “Honey” (The Life of a Showgirl)
Romeo — from “Love Story” (Fearless)
Betty — from “Betty” (Folklore)
Bonnie — from “Getaway Car” (Reputation)
Stevie — from “Clara Bow” (The Tortured Poets Department)
Louis — from “London Boy” (Lover)
Clyde — from “Getaway Car” (Reputation)
Sophia — from “Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus” (The Tortured Poets Department)
Bobby — from “Starlight” (Red)
Clark — from “Superman” (Speak Now)
Ophelia — from “The Fate of Ophelia” (The Life of a Showgirl)
Clara — from “Clara Bow” (The Tortured Poets Department)
Elizabeth — from “Elizabeth Taylor” (The Life of a Showgirl)

Top pet names of 2025: study findings