The Top Trending Pet Names

Pet care marketplace, Rover, released its annual nation-wide list of trending pet names this week. 

Pet care marketplace, Rover, released its annual nation-wide list of trending pet names this week.

According to the survey, some animated series had an impact on dog-owners this year. “Rumi” claimed the number spot for trending canine names in the U.S…inspired by a main character in “K-Pop Demon Hunters.” “Lumi” followed behind at number two, inspired by “Lumi and the Great Big Galaxy.” Dog-lovers also seemed to turn to sports this year. “Melo,” the nickname of basketballers “LaMelo Ball” and “Carmelo Anthony” ranked third. Meanwhile…”Benito”…the name of super bowl halftime performer “Bad Bunny” — came in at number four. “Ducky”, inspired by a popular social media trend was number five for dogs.
And for cats…food-inspired names seemed to be a huge hit, including “Chicken Nugget.” “Miracle”…”Badger”…”Sundae”…and “Hector” were also among the top five names for felines.