The Top Pet Names of 2023
Picking the purrfect name for your new pet can definitely be challenging but oh so exciting! When it comes to naming our pets, nothing and no name is off limits, unlike the mini-humans – we can’t really call a child Snowy or Sir Furball even if it would be funny. Whether you’ll stick with a common name, maybe your favourite food, or character, there’s a world of options! But it seems we humans tend to stick to similar names.
One thing that has definitely changed over the years of owning pets is how we name them. Often, we used to go for simple names like Spot, Fluffy, Rex, or Bear but in recent times, people have gone for more human names highlighting the progress of pet-humanization! Names like Bella, Charles, Riley, and Ben have become more and more popular but then again, so has naming your pet the most bizarre names like Tofu and Walter the Wizard.
We have however compiled the most common names for pets used in 2023 to maybe help give you some ideas for your next pet! We’ve also compiled a list of our favourite non-serious names for your pure enjoyment!
Top Female Pet Names:
- Luna
- Bella
- Daisy
- Coco
- Ella
- Poppy
- Roxy
- Chloe
- Mia
- Willow
Top Male Pet Names:
- Max
- Charlie
- Milo
- Buddy
- Cooper
- Bear
- Ollie
- Finn
- Archie
- Bruno
Fun fact: Luna has been the top name for over 5 years!
And here are some funny names we’ve heard guaranteed to make your day:
- Waltito the Dorito, of course, an orange Tabby
- Gnocchi and Linguine, the Rats
- Ted the Tortoise
- The Muffin Man, a black Lab mix
- Beefcakes the Bully
- Flightless the rescue Penguin
- Spaghetti the Ferret
- Sir Ouch the Hedgehog
So whether you want a traditional name or a funny one, we’re all for it! Bring home a new pet and finding a lifelong best friend is one of the best feelings ever if not THE best!
And if you’re looking for a welfare near you for a new best friend, we’re just the site for you! Across South Africa, there are welfare pets, cats, dogs, bunnies, and more waiting to be adopted and given their own special name!
Don’t be shy to share your unique pet name with us! We’d love to hear and see your pets!
