Revealed: The most popular Australian pet names of 2024

Just like human names, a pet’s name can be descriptive of its personality.

Your furry friend could named like one of us — names like Salem, Bernard and Goldie come to mind. Or, they could named after something absolutely adorable and inanimate, like Biscuit or Daisy.

Thanks to Pet Insurance Australia, we now have the top 10 names for dogs and cats per gender. Browse for inspiration, or rethink your choice if you’re wanting to go for something unique!

Top 10 most popular Australian dog names

Dogs are man’s best friend but can range from noble defenders to anxious little goblins. Depending on the name, this can easily reveal what kind of canine companion a pet owner has. So, here are the top 10 dog names by gender:

Top 10 male dog names:

1. Teddy
2. Milo
3. Leo
4. Alfie
5. Archie
6. Charlie
7. Rocky
8. Bear
9. Henry
10. Hugo

Top 10 female dog names:

1. Luna
2. Daisy
3. Coco
4. Nala
5. Lola
6. Winnie
7. Molly
8. Millie
9. Bella
10. Ruby

Top 10 most popular Australian cat names

Cats have long fascinated humans in myths and mysteries. However, that doesn’t stop us from giving our feline friends silly names sometimes!

If you’re looking for names for cats, here are the top 10 cat names per gender:

Top 10 male cat names:

1. Hugo
2. Alfie
3. Archie
4. Milo
5. Odin
6. Prince
7. Rocket
8. Apollo
9. Barney
10. Beau

Top 10 female cat names:

1. Luna
2. Minnie
3. Molly
4. Coco
5. Lucy
6. Milly
7. Penny
8. Pepper
9. Violet
10. Angel