Check how popular or unique your pet’s name is by using this handy tool. Simply type in your pet’s name and see how many others share it. The launch of the tool follows surprising research which revealed that many classic pet names are at risk of ‘extinction’.
Data released by UK pet insurance provider Petgevity revealed that once-beloved monikers like Rover, Fido, and Lassie are rapidly disappearing. The company registered just four dogs named Rover and two named Fido in 2025. Similarly, classic feline names like Whiskers and Marmalade are becoming increasingly rare.
The data shows a clear shift towards more ‘human’ names. The most common dog names of 2025 were Poppy, Luna, and Willow. Meanwhile, the most popular cat names were: Luna, Nala, and Poppy.
A spokesperson from Petgevity said: “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.
Despite the shift, nostalgia remains strong, with a survey finding that many owners would like to see a comeback for names like Rex and Duke for dogs, and Tigger and Smokey for cats.
The research also delved into the pet naming process, finding that the most popular inspirations are physical appearance, cited by 40% of owners, and personality, cited by 26%.
Additionally, nearly two-thirds (65%) of owners believe social media trends influence their choice, while a quarter of owners have named a pet after a fictional character from a film or TV show.
However, the process isn’t always smooth. A small number of owners (6%) regret their choice, often because the name was too common or simply didn’t suit their pet.
As such, 40% don’t want something too hard to pronounce. While 37% have to think long and hard whether it will be an ‘embarrassing’ name they’ll have to tell people – or the vet.
The spokesperson for Petgevity concluded: “But really, what’s in a name? While it’s interesting to look at naming trends, the most important thing for our pets is that they are happy, healthy and well looked after.”