Have you ever stood in the park and shouted “Luna!”, only to have five different dogs run toward you? If so, you aren’t alone.
We recently conducted a massive survey of 40,000 pets to see which names are currently reigning supreme in 2026. Whether you’re looking for inspiration for a new addition to the family or you want to see if your pet’s name made the “Most Popular” list, the results are in!
The “Double Crown”: Luna and Bella
If there is one thing this survey proved, it’s that we are living in the era of Luna and Bella. These two names aren’t just popular; they are a phenomenon. They both claimed top spots for both cats and dogs, proving that whether they bark or meow, our pets are truly our “little moons” and “beautiful” companions.
Top 30 Dog Names In 2026
- Bella
- Luna
- Daisy
- Charlie
- Max
- Milo
- Bailey
- Lucy
- Cooper
- Teddy
- Buddy
- Lola
- Rosie
- Molly
- Coco
- Maggie
- Sadie
- Ollie
- Bear
- Penny
- Willow
- Poppy
- Rocky
- Ruby
- Duke
- Winnie
- Murphy
- Leo
- Nala
- Stella
The Top 30 Cat Names of 2026
Cat owners are showing a bit more of a “regal” and “mythical” flair. While Luna holds the #1 spot here too, we see a lot of love for Leo and Simba (the lion influence is strong!), alongside spicy picks like Oreo, Pepper, and Pumpkin.
- Luna
- Bella
- Leo
- Milo
- Nala
- Coco
- Max
- Charlie
- Lola
- Rosie
- Simba
- Loki
- Kitty
- Tilly
- Jasper
- George
- Lucy
- Lily
- Cleo
- Daisy
- Oliver
- Molly
- Jack
- Willow
- Mia
- Misty
- Oreo
- Pepper
- Buddy
- Pumpkin
What’s in a Name?
Interestingly, we noticed a few trends in the data:
- The Disney Effect: Names like Nala, Simba, and Ollie remain massive favorites.
- Human-ish Names: We are treating our pets like family more than ever, with Charlie, George, and Rosie ranking highly.
- Nature & Food: From Willow to Oreo, we are looking to our favorite things for inspiration.
Is your pet’s name on the list? Or did you go for something completely unique? Let us know! If you’re a pet professional, seeing these names come across your schedule is probably a daily occurrence—now you have the data to prove you really do see a lot of Bellas!
Based on a 2026 survey of 40,000 pets.
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