"This year, though, many dog owners stuck to certain trending names, according to a report from online pet supply retailer and pharmacy Chewy, which uses data from the profiles users make for their pets to determine pet name trends and name popularity throughout the country. When signing up for an account, users input the name of their dog, their pet's birthdate, and the type of dog they have, Ciara Lavelle, pet expert at Chewy, told HuffPost via email."
"The popularity of the film Wicked the first part of which was released in November 2024, also inspired some pup names, she noted. The name Elphaba, which is the name of the Wicked Witch of the West (played by Cynthia Erivo), has grown in popularity by 200% since last year, along with its nickname Elphie. The name Glinda, which is the name of the Good Witch (played by Ariana Grande), has grown by 175% this year."
Dog name popularity shifts yearly and often follows pop culture and tradition-driven cycles. Chewy analyzes user-created pet profiles, which include pet name, birthdate, and breed, to track national naming trends. 2025 trends include increased use of names tied to recent media: Elphaba rose 200% and nickname Elphie also increased; Glinda rose 175%; Piper increased 33% after The White Lotus season. Quirky food-inspired names such as Cheeto and Brisket are gaining traction alongside established patterns where names like Ollie and Luna ebb and flow. The American Kennel Club provides supplementary lists of unique, trending, and classic dog name ideas.
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