"Traditional names for our furry friends could become a thing of the past as new owners opt for names more often associated with humans. Trendy names like Poppy and Luna have seen an explosion in popularity, while classic choices like Rover, Spot, and Fido have fallen from favour. Cat owners aren't immune from the trend, with Luna and Poppy also claiming the top spot for most popular names for felines."
"The data comes from pet insurer Petgevity, which analysed the names of 11,166 dogs and 5,108 cats registered with the company in 2025. Poppy proved to be the most popular name for dogs, with 268 registered pooches, followed by Luna (220) and Willow (166). Luna also topped the leaderboard for cats, with 92 moggies, followed by Poppy at 35 and Nala, after the character from The Lion King, with 33."
"A spokesperson from Petgevity said: 'Our figures have shown a real shift in animal names, with only a handful of older animals keeping some of the classics alive. 'You're much more likely to see a Luna or a Bella these days, than a Mittens or a Felix - names that are also common among human kids.' Today, almost two-thirds of all people say that social media is a big influence on pet naming choices, according to a survey of 2,000 pet owners."
Pet insurer Petgevity analysed names of 11,166 dogs and 5,108 cats registered in 2025. Poppy was the most popular dog name with 268 registrations, followed by Luna (220) and Willow (166). Luna was the top cat name with 92 registrations, followed by Poppy (35) and Nala (33). Traditional dog names such as Rover (4), Fido (2) and Lassie (1) were rare. Classic cat names like Marmalade and Whiskers have nearly vanished; Tabby appeared 11 times and Spot five times. A company spokesperson noted a clear shift toward human names like Luna and Bella. Social media influences almost two-thirds of people.
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