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Top 10 Dog and Cat Names of 2025

By Stacy Painter 1 min read published: January 5, 2026

It's that time again where we bring you the top most popular dog and cat names of the year. Pet parents reveal a lot about their personalities, passions, and pop-culture moments through one important decision: what to name their new furry family member. From timeless classics to names inspired by current trends, pet names offer a fun snapshot of what’s capturing our hearts right now.

We analyzed our data of newly enrolled pets during the 2025 calendar year to determine which were the most common pet names. Whether you’re naming a new pet, curious if your pet’s name made the cut, or just love seeing naming trends unfold, these lists offer a playful look at what pet parents across the country are choosing.

Top 10 Dog Names

  1. Luna
  2. Charlie
  3. Milo
  4. Daisy
  5. Bella
  6. Coco
  7. Teddy
  8. Cooper
  9. Lucy
  10. Penny

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Top 10 Cat Names

  1. Luna
  2. Milo
  3. Leo
  4. Mochi
  5. Bella
  6. Oliver
  7. Loki
  8. Daisy
  9. Willow
  10. Coco

Curious how your pet’s name stacks up? Whether your dog or cat made the top 10 or proudly sports a more one-of-a-kind name, one thing’s for sure: every pet deserves to be protected like family. Learn how Healthy Paws helps pet parents prepare for the unexpected, so you can focus on the moments that matter most.

Meet Our Writer

Stacy Painter

Stacy has always been an animal lover and has worked in the pet industry and pet insurance specifically for over a decade. As a writer since early childhood, content writing for Healthy Paws pet insurance was a natural career path to combine her two passions. She currently lives in Florida with her boyfriend and Taiwanese rescue dog, Kaya.

Meet Our Writer

Stacy Painter

Stacy has always been an animal lover and has worked in the pet industry and pet insurance specifically for over a decade. As a writer since early childhood, content writing for Healthy Paws pet insurance was a natural career path to combine her two passions. She currently lives in Florida with her boyfriend and Taiwanese rescue dog, Kaya.