Rover, the leading online marketplace for pet care, recently unveiled its annual top Pet Names Report for 2024,ā£ offering a delightful glimpseā intoā the naming preferences of American pet parents. The ā£report, basedā¢ onā¤ millions ā¤ofā names submitted by Rover users, reveals captivating trends and some truly unique choices.
Luna Reigns Supreme
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The results reveal a clear winner: Luna. ā This ācelestial name topped the chartsā¢ for āboth dogs and cats in ā¢2024,solidifying ā¢its position as a perennial favorite amongā pet owners. The enduring appeal of Luna speaks to its timeless elegance andā gentle ā¢sound.
Top 5 Dog and Cat Names
While luna claimed the top spot, several other names also enjoyed significant āpopularity.For dogs, the top five included Charlie, Milo,ā¤ Bella, and Daisy, rounding āout a list of classic and charming choices. Cats,ā¢ too, favored familiar names, with Leo, Milo (a popular ā¢choice across species), Lily, āand Pepper completing the top five.
Trending names: A Surge in ā¢Popularity
Beyond the consistently popular names, Rover’s report highlighted some significant trends. ā£ For ā£dogs, “Caesar” experienced a meteoric rise, showing a staggering 1,211% increase from the previous year. ā For cats, “minnie” was the topā£ trending name, āboasting a 293% surge āin popularity. These dramatic increases underscore the ever-evolving nature of pet naming trends.
Newcomer Names Making aā£ Splash
Several newcomer names also made a significant impact in 2024. xena (up 711%), Lila (up 561%), ā£Abby (upā¢ 244%), and penelope ā(up 231%) all ā¤sawā ample increases inā£ popularity, reflecting a shift towards more unique and distinctive names. The trend extended to food-inspired names, with “Nugget” leading the pack, experiencing a remarkable 761% increase. ā Other food-themed names like āPeanut, Pumpkin, and Pepper also gained traction.
The full report offers a more in-depth look at theseā¤ trends and provides a ācomprehensive overview of the mostā popular pet names āof 2024. For a complete analysis, click here.
Rover’s 2024 Pet Name Report: An Interview with the Senior Editor
We sat down ā¤with Rover’s Senior Editor to discussā¤ the ālatest trends in pet naming uncovered by their annual
Top āPet Names Report forā¢ 2024.
WP: Tell us about the top name for both dogs ā¢adn cats inā 2024?
Senior Editor:[[2]] Luna continuesā its reign as the most beloved name for both dogs and cats. Its celestial beauty andā£ gentle sound clearly resonate with pet parents across the board.
WP: What ā£were some of the other popular names forā£ dogs and cats thisā£ year?
senior Editor:[[2]] Beyond Luna, classic namesā¤ like Charlie, āMilo, Bella, and Daisy remained favorites for dogs.
Cats also gravitated towards familiar namesā¤ like Leo, Milo (proving to be popular across species!), Lily andā
Pepper.
WP: We understand there were some names ā¤that saw a meaningful surge in popularity. Can you tell us more about those?
Senior Editor:[[2],ā [3]] ā Absolutely! For ādogs, “Caesar” experienced meteoricā¤ rise with a staggering 1,211% increase!
For cats, “Minnie” took the lead, boasting a 293% surge in popularity. Theseā jumps really highlight how pet naming trends are constantly evolving.
WP: What kind of unique names emerged this year?
Senior Editor:[[2]] We saw a definite shift towards more distinct and individualized names.
Newcomers like Xena (up 711%), Lila (up 561%), āAbby (up 244%), and Penelope (upā 231%)
all soared in popularity.
WP: Interesting! Did any āotherā¢ namingā£ trendsā stand out?
Senior Editor:[[2]] You bet! We saw food-inspired names really take off, with “Nugget” leadingā¢ the pack at
a whopping 761% increase. Names like Peanut, Pumpkin, and Pepper also gained traction.
WP: Thanks for sharing these captivating insights into the worldā of pet names.
**Senior Editor: It was my pleasure. Be sure to check out the full ā¤report on Rover.com for a deeper ādive
into all the trends!
