What inspired you to give your pet their name? Was there a special meaning behind it? Or have you just got a new pet and are on the hunt for the pawfect name? Sometimes finding and deciding on a name can be quite the task.
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Pet Insurance Australia has just revealed the top trending pet names of 2021. Including some classics, there are actually some great new names for cats and dogs making this year’s list.
Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia shared some tips for choosing pet names:
- Does the name carry well when you call it out?
- Consider two-syllable names that are easier to hear for our pets.
- Have a few names ready and see which one your pet best suits.
- Chose a name that will suit your pet as they age.
It’s no surprise traditional names like Luna and Archie have topped the list once again, but a few fresh ones like Winston and Mochi have climbed their way up as well.
Have a look to see the full list below.
The top 15 female dog names included:
- Luna
- Daisy
- Bella
- Coco
- Molly
- Ruby
- Frankie
- Lola
- Willow
- Nala
- Millie
- Rosie
- Bonnie
- Poppy
- Maggie
The top 15 male dog names included:
- Archie
- Milo
- Teddy
- Charlie
- Alfie
- Leo
- Ollie
- Buddy
- Max
- Loki
- Winston
- Arlo
- Bailey
- Bear
- Murphy
The top 15 female cat names included:
- Luna
- Coco
- Bella
- Nala
- Mia
- Willow
- Lola
- Lucy
- Lily
- Misty
- Daisy
- Mochi
- Ivy
- Kiki
- Rosie
The top 15 male cat names included:
- Simba
- Leo
- Loki
- Milo
- Charlie
- Ollie
- Louis
- Winston
- Mochi
- Oreo
- Max
- Oscar
- Archie
- Zeus
- Oliver
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