If your dog had puppies this year or the cat had kittens and you are in need of some names, here are the top trending pet names this year. This comes from an animal boarding company called “Rover,” which keeps track of all the pet names that come through.
For male dogs, the top trending names were Caesar, Mufasa, and Oswald, while the top trending female dog names were Elphie, Tsuki, and Rumi.

For male cats, Tater, Milton, Stewie were trending upwards and for female cats, Priscilla, Snowball, and Pickle were the big ones.
While these names were the top trending names, it doesn’t mean they were the most popular in 2025. It indicates which names are rising the fastest in popularity. The number one name for a male dog this year was “Max” while “Luna” was the most popular for female dogs. For cats, “Luna,” “Leo,” and “Milo” remain the most popular.












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