🐶THE CRAZIEST & MOST ORIGINAL NAMES OF AMERICAN PETS😾
2023-2024 survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association shows that 70 % of US households own a pet. That’s 90.5 million families. And 90.5 million furry, lively, stinky, lovable animals!
Out of these pet lovers, 40.140 people throughout the US bought a personalized book for kids and pets from one of the top personalized book providers Hooray Heroes. We’ve looked into pet names that people have used while personalizing their books and composed a list of the funniest and most unique names. Keep on reading for inspiration and a good chuckle or two.
1. Names Of Roman And Greek Gods and Goddesses 🏛️
Expensive salon treatments, diamond encrusted collars, designer coats … it seems like cats and dogs are the deities of American homes. As such they also deserve godlike names. Here are the 10 most popular divine names for your pawsome friend.
Luna
Apollo
Athena
Artemis
Juno
Hera
Jupiter
Venus
Neptune
Minerva
FUN FACT: John Adams, the second president of the United States and the first one to live in The White House, named his mutt Juno after the Roman goddess, protector and special counsellor of the state.
2. Yummy Names 🧁
We love pets and pets love food. No wonder so many people name their pets after delicious foods and drinks. Check out the most delicious-sounding names of America’s pets. Pets in Hooray Heroes books are called after our favourite treats …
Donut
Churro
Taco
Waffles
Cookie
Mocha
Pickles
Nacho
Noodle
Cocoa
Sushi
Cheese
Toast
Chips
Pretzel
Ravioli
Mints
Macaroni
Jello
Kimchi
Flapjack
Caramella
Candy
Burger
Chocolate
Cheesypoof
Milkshake
Pizza
Raisin
Stew
… and their favourite treats:
Meatloaf
Pepperoni
Sausage
Sardine
3. Trademark Names
No worries, naming your pet after a famous soft drink or candy bar brand won’t get you into trouble. So knock yourself out and make your puppy your own intellectual property. Find inspiration in the list of names that were used by people who bought the book called The Pawsome Adventures of George and Coca-Cola or got themselves a personalized mobile wallpaper for themselves and their pet:
Snickers
Skittles
Kitkat
Twix
Nestlé
Pepsie
Oreo
4. Wino names 🥃
The say that alcohol is the misunderstood vitamin. It makes us happier when we’re happy and it comforts us when we’re feeling down. You could say the same about pets. Wiggling tails, face licks, purring … Nobody with a heart is immune to that. So without further ado, here is a list of tipsy pet monikers/
Brewsky
Whiskey
Kahlua
Tequila
Guinness
Malibu
Cider
Bourbon
5. TV-inspired Names 📺
Estimates suggest that in 2022 an average American person spends around 3 hours watching TV each day. From news to Netflix, we can’t get enough screen time, so it’s no surprise we started naming our pets after movie and series characters too/
Khaleesi
Dwight
Creed
Frodo
Pumba
Hermione
Katniss
Chandler
Anakin
Winnie
Wall-e
Thelma
Thumper
Miramax
Potter
Marvel
Lebowski
Chewbacca
Gotham
Fargo
Kramer
Hobbit
Mufasa
Butters
6. Ironic Names 🐢
Seriously? You’re calling your 3-pound Chiwawa Dinosaur? And your 35-inch tall Great Dane Cricket?! When it comes to irony, Hooray Heroes has seen it all. You’ll be calling out your dog or cat’s name A LOT, so why not make it funny? Check out the ideas for the wildest pet and try to choose the one that’s most mismatched with the pet you’re getting/
Tiger
Bunny
Otter
Newt
Turkey
Rooster
Turtle
Little Bear
Fox
Dragon
Dinosaur
Cricket
Lion
Mammoth
7. La La Names 🎺
Igor Stravinsky, a Russian composer, pianist and conductor, said: “Music is best understood by animals and children.” And it really seems that music is an important part of America’s pets lives too. Quite a lot of them are called after bands, composers and musicians. Want to know which ones are the nation’s favourites?
Zeppelin
Jovi
Fergie
Wolfgang
Bono
Lionel
Kanye
Jethro
Jazz
Shakira
Mozart
8. French Names ⚜️
Oh, oui oui! French names are very hot right now and not only for French bulldogs. Appropriate for either a dainty white kitten or a dignified Basset, a French name adds an instant tounch of elegance and charm to you hairy bestie. Say bonjour to the following French names from the best personalized gift for pet lovers.
Toulouse
Pierre
Blanche
Claude
Jacques
Eiffel
REMEMBER? The cute kittens from Disney’s 1970s animated movie The Aristocats all had French names. They were called Marie, Toulouse and Berlioz.
9. Political🐘🫏
Even though calling your dog Sanders in front of a Conservative aunt might be a recipe for an awkward Christmas dinner, giving your pet a political name might also be a nice nod to your beliefs or heritage. Naming an animal after famous world leaders is very popular among American pet lovers. Check out whom they considered being the most worthy:
Truman
Woodrow
Thatcher
Roosevelt
Reagan
10. Brand Names 👜
It’s not about the brand, it’s about style! However, naming your four-legged friend after a fashion brand can be quite a glamorous move. See the names of the fanciest personalized books owners out there:
Gucci
Kappa
Chanel
Fendi
Seiko
Kenzo
Prada
Dolce
11. Literary Names 📖
It’s said that less and less Americans cultivate the habit of reading book. Looking into the names that people used while personalizing their Hooray Heroes book, it doesn’t seem that way. Check out the top pet names inspired by authors, books and literary characters:
Beckett
Dante
Fitzgerald
Quixote
Holloway
12. Place Names 🗽
David and Victoria Beckham started the trend of naming your kid after the location where they were conceived. The craze now also moved to pets whit dogs and cats being named after they place where they were born, found, adopted or bought. Is there a cuter name for an American Shorthair than Johnny and a more fitting one for an Alaskan Malamute than Alaska? Hooray Heroes customers used these geographic names:
Vegas
Rome
Sidney
Austin
Geneva
Havana
Berlin
Hawaii
Tallahassee
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