All pet parents will know that picking the perfect name for our four-legged friends isn’t easy. According to a recent study by Petsure, Luna takes the crown as the UK’s most popular pet name, followed by Bella, Milo, and Willow in 2024.
Whilst revealing the rest of Brits’ favourite pet names, the experts at Petsure have also offered some ideas for pet parents on how to name their new fur babies.
The top 20 most popular dog and cat names in 2024
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Rank |
Name |
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1 |
Luna |
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2 |
Bella |
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3 |
Milo |
|
4 |
Willow |
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5 |
Poppy |
|
6 |
Teddy |
|
7 |
Lola |
|
8 |
Daisy |
|
9 |
Coco |
|
10 |
Rosie |
|
11 |
Nala |
|
12 |
Bailey |
|
13 |
Buddy |
|
14 |
Ruby |
|
15 |
Molly |
|
16 |
Bonnie |
|
17 |
Mabel |
|
18 |
Loki |
|
19 |
Charlie |
|
20 |
Millie |
Key findings from the study include:
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Luna ranks as the UK’s favourite pet name, with Luna being the most popular specifically among cocker spaniels, German Shepherds and staffies.
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Like many dog breeds, the top name for our beloved felines is also Luna. In fact, the name is most popular among British Shorthairs, Ragdolls, Bengals and the beloved moggie.
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An expert at Petsure has also shared some ideas for new pet parents on how to name their new four-legged friends.
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