Pet names
Browse pet names by animal, gender, style, origin and vibe.
Read the guides behind these names
- Male pet names across every animal
- Female pet names across every animal
- Common pet names that are not top-twenty
- Long pet names, and what they cost
- Pet names that actually mean something
- Unique pet names that real owners actually chose
- The most popular pet names, counted rather than voted on
- Unisex pet names, and what makes a name unisex in the data
- Pet names starting with L, T, R and P
- Pet names ending in O
- Pet names ending in A
- Two-syllable pet names, the length most owners land on
- Pet names ending in Y
- Pet names by first letter, with the counts
- One-syllable pet names, and why trainers keep recommending them
- Short pet names: four letters, two syllables, no argument
- Soft-sounding pet names
- Elegant-sounding pet names
- Ocean, music and royal pet names
- Nature pet names: plants, weather and stone
- Luxury pet names, and what makes a name sound expensive
- Place names for pets: cities, rivers and islands
- Food names for pets, from Mochi to Pepper
- Space pet names: moons, stars and the ones people really use
- Flower names for pets, with the flower stated
Popular pet names
Names that feel familiar, easy to call and broadly loved.
Pop culture pet names
Names borrowed from films, games, music and comics.
Female cat names
Elegant and playful choices for queens of the sofa.
Unique unisex names
Rare names that work for any pet and feel a bit more original.
Short & simple
One to four letters. Quick to say, easy to remember.
Luxury pet names
Polished names with a premium, elegant feel.
Nature-inspired
Names pulled from plants, skies, seasons and natural textures.
Japanese pet names
Bright, melodic names with a modern global feel.
Open collection
Gina
A pet name called Gina.
Meaning not supplied
Darla
A pet name called Darla.
Meaning not supplied
Eloise
A pet name called Eloise.
Meaning not supplied
Lexi
From Alexandra/Alexander — protector of man
From Alexandra/Alexander — protector of man
Fendi
A pet name called Fendi.
Meaning not supplied
Juno
Compact, regal and very sure of herself.
Roman queen of the gods
Maisie
From Margaret — a pearl; child of light
From Margaret — a pearl; child of light
Nico
From Nicholas — victory of the people
From Nicholas — victory of the people
Nyla
The achiever, the successful one
The achiever, the successful one
Pablo
Mexican name meaning little or humble
Mexican name meaning little or humble
Rambo
A strong and tough name signifying relentless courage and survival instincts
A strong and tough name signifying relentless courage and survival instincts
Reese
Enthusiasm, fire, ardour; Reece's Peanut Butter Cups (chocolate)
Enthusiasm, fire, ardour; Reece's Peanut Butter Cups (chocolate)
Sammie
From Samuel or Samantha — God heard
From Samuel or Samantha — God heard
Billie
A pet name called Billie.
Meaning not supplied
Frida
A pet name called Frida.
Meaning not supplied
Laika
For your space cadet dog
For your space cadet dog
Ruthie
A pet name called Ruthie.
Meaning not supplied
Tina
From Martina — majestic; healthy; strong
From Martina — majestic; healthy; strong
Charlotte
A pet name called Charlotte.
Meaning not supplied
Jasmine
A pet name called Jasmine.
Meaning not supplied
Kilo
One who observes the stars, daydreamer; a kilogram
One who observes the stars, daydreamer; a kilogram
Marco
Warlike, dedicated to Mars (Roman God of War)
Warlike, dedicated to Mars (Roman God of War)
Mika
Fragrance, quick, nimble
Fragrance, quick, nimble
Nova
Bright, modern and easy to say in every room.
Derived from Latin word novus meaning new; a star that suddenly becomes much brighter