TOP 15 PET NAMES OF 2021: DID YOUR CAT OR DOG’S NAME MAKE THE LIST?

Source: 7News (Extract)
Posted: November 13, 2021

What inspired you to give your pet their name? Was there a special meaning behind it? Or have you just got a new pet and are on the hunt for the pawfect name?

Sometimes finding and deciding on a name can be quite the task.

Pet Insurance Australia has revealed the top trending pet names of 2021.

Including some classics, there are actually some great new names for cats and dogs making this year’s list.

How to choose your pet’s name

Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia shared some tips for choosing pet names:

  • Does the name carry well when you call it out?
  • Consider two-syllable names that are easier to hear for our pets.
  • Have a few names ready and see which one your pet best suits.
  • Chose a name that will suit your pet as they age.

It’s no surprise traditional names like Luna and Archie have topped the list once again, but a few fresh ones like Winston and Mochi have climbed their way up as well.

Have a look to see the full list below.

The top 15 female dog names of 2021

  1. Luna
  2. Daisy
  3. Bella
  4. Coco
  5. Molly
  6. Ruby
  7. Frankie
  8. Lola
  9. Willow
  10. Nala
  11. Millie
  12. Rosie
  13. Bonnie
  14. Poppy
  15. Maggie


The top 15 male dog names of 2021

  1. Archie
  2. Milo
  3. Teddy
  4. Charlie
  5. Alfie
  6. Leo
  7. Ollie
  8. Buddy
  9. Max
  10. Loki
  11. Winston
  12. Arlo
  13. Bailey
  14. Bear
  15. Murphy


The top 15 female cat names of 2021

  1. Luna
  2. Coco
  3. Bella
  4. Nala
  5. Mia
  6. Willow
  7. Lola
  8. Lucy
  9. Lily
  10. Misty
  11. Daisy
  12. Mochi
  13. Ivy
  14. Kiki
  15. Rosie

The top 15 male cat names of 2021

  1. Simba
  2. Leo
  3. Loki
  4. Milo
  5. Charlie
  6. Ollie
  7. Louis
  8. Winston
  9. Mochi
  10. Oreo
  11. Max
  12. Oscar
  13. Archie
  14. Zeus
  15. Oliver