The Ultimate List of 140 Popular & Cute Pet Names

Are you looking for unique pet names to give to your best furry pal? Whether you’ve got a dog, a cat, or something more exotic (like a pet iguana), read on for 140 perfect pet names for your animal companion. They include names that range from popular, cute, and funny to cool and nerdy, plus names based on appearance or personality. Check out our fun pet name generator to create your own special name! If you're looking for romantic pet nicknames for your partner, check out this article instead!

Cool Pet Names

Popular: Sparky, Chester, Penny, Willow, Max
Funny: Snoop Dogg, Fuzzbutt, Rooster, Mojito, Toonces
Cool: Forrest, Ryder, Duke, Cleo, Titan
Nerdy: Frodo, Thor, Jinx, Gizmo, Sheldon

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Popular Pet Names

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Go for names that are both well-known and beloved. These top names include favorites like Sparky, Max, and Charlie as male pet names. Names like Lola, Penny, and Sophie are also quite common for female pets. They’re tried and true, and waiting for you to consider choosing.
- Rosie
- Sparky
- Teddy
- Millie
- Max
- Chester
- Holly
- Bonnie
- Lola
- Rudy
- Lucky
- Penny
- Ollie
- Maggie
- Cookie
- Scout
- Charlie
- Ruby
- Sophie
- Cooper
- Molly
- Jessie
- Buster
- Bear
- Daisy
- Milo
- Willow
- Sadie
- Rocky
- Jack

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Funny Pet Names

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Let humor be your guide when naming your pet. Funny pet names come in all shapes and sizes. Ones like Churro, Wonton, and Bacon are food-inspired. Others include Playful choices, such as Rooster, Fuzzbutt, or Toonces.^{[1]
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- Buster
- Olga
- Churro
- Snoop Dogg
- Virginia Woof
- Fuzzbutt
- Wonton
- Tonks
- Lancelot
- Rooster
- Glinda
- Toto
- Kermit
- Cosmo
- Bacon
- Mojito
- Samwell
- Gargamel
- Zanzibar
- Toonces

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Cool Pet Names

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Choose trendy names that stand out. When choosing cool pet names for your fur baby, cat & dog behavior consultant Jessica Char suggests using “something that rolls off your tongue pretty easily that you're happy to call out in public."^{[2]
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- Jax
- Forrest
- Ringo
- Ranger
- Denver
- Harper
- Ryder
- Bruno
- Oakley
- Duke
- Tina
- Cleo
- Oscar
- Bowie
- Stella
- Dash
- Blaze
- Ranger
- Titan
- Izzy

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Nerdy Pet Names

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Channel your inner nerd when choosing a name for your pet. If you love Star Wars, name them Boba, Chewy, or Yoda. Go for Spock if Star Trek is more your vibe. Tech lovers have plenty of choices that include Pixel, Sirius, and Byte.
- Sirius
- Bucky
- Eevee
- Boba
- Ronja
- Frodo
- Byte
- Grogu
- Thor
- Loki
- Jarvis
- Jinx
- Ash
- Pixel
- Gizmo
- Chewy
- Spock
- Yoda
- Beaker
- Sheldon

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Cute Pet Names

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Make your pet’s name as cute as can be. Even if they don’t stay a little puppy or kitten, there’s no reason why they can’t enjoy an adorable name their whole life. Go for Lulu, Mimi, or Coco for females, and Gus, Finn, or Tommy for male pets. Pick a vintage-style name that’s also cute, like Gracie, Buddy, or Trixie.
- Coco
- Lulu
- Gus
- Mimi
- Poppy
- Finn
- Sky
- Cookie
- Jellybean
- Gracie
- Mitzy
- Clover
- Tommy
- Dixie
- Buddy
- Mini
- Coco
- Pupster
- Kittie
- Trixie

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Pet Names Based on Appearance

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Decide on a name based on how they look. Their color might help you choose names like Shadow, Ginger, or Ivory. Your pet’s markings may pave the way for names that include patches or Checker. Their large or small size can also influence your choices, like Moose or Pip.
- Spud
- Ginger
- Shadow
- Floof
- Caramel
- Patches
- Checker
- Moose
- Wooly
- Tiny
- Peanut
- Pip
- Ivory
- Rusty
- Pumpkin

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Pet Names Based on Personality

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Figure out what kind of personality they have before naming them. If your pup or kitty is more of a Spike or a Sage? Is your little fur baby girl a regal Lilibet or Princess? Or, would your companion prefer Rascal or Cuddles to reflect who they are most? When the perfect name comes to you, you’ll know!
- Tiger
- Cordelia
- Spike
- Lilibet
- Major
- Eunice
- Winny
- Sage
- Princess
- Bolt
- Rascal
- Simba
- Angel
- Cuddles
- Queenie