Rover Group Inc.
11/30/2021 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/30/2021 02:18
Total Eclipse of the Bark: Rover Reveals Luna as Top Dog Name of 2021
- Rover releases most popular dog names of 2021, based on data from millions of user-submitted pet names provided by owners on Rover.com.
- Euro 2020 fever seesJackrustle top spot of names inspired by England' final-reaching squad
- Team GB's success in Japan and Netflix's hit show, Money Heist, contribute to the nameTokyoskyrocketing in popularity with an 809% increase
- Puppy Love as Love Island propels adoption ofTeddy, Hugo, TobyandMillieas dog names
- Borispolls badly but the pandemic inspires a new breed of pup names, includingDelta, Rona, CoviandCovid
London, 30th November:Rover.com, the world's largest network of five-star pet sitters and dog walkers, has today revealed the UK's most popular dog names of 2021. The report, which is pup-dated annually, reflects how the biggest trends of the year influence Brits' naming of their pedigree chums.
While the main themes of 2021 - travel, sports, entertainment and the pandemic - inspired an eclectic mix of names,Lunaofficially became the UK's number one pooch title, closely followed by last year's favourite,Bella,and top choice for males,Milo.
Top 10 Dog Names for British Pups in 2021
- Luna
- Bella
- Milo
- Lola
- Teddy
- Poppy
- Max
- Coco
- Buddy
- Alfie
Rover's research also revealed that while half of pet owners had pre-selected their name before they met their pooch, one in five (20%) said they waited to understand their dog's personality. Meanwhile, 12% of owners admitted they had previously considered using the name of their hound for their child and 5% even picked their dog's name from a baby book.
WHO'S A GOOD SPORT
Despite it becoming 55 years of hurt, the England squad's gallant efforts at this year's European Championships still inspired the next generation of pet names. Fan favouriteJack(Grealish) topped the list of names from the team, while captainHarry Kanesaw both his first and last name both featured in the top five.Luke(Shaw), saw the largest increase at 409%.
Wimbledon also caused a racket in this year's rankings, withMurraytrending upwards by 760% andRogerincreasing by 234%. Perhaps no surprise given pups' love of chasing tennis balls.
WISH YOU FUR HERE
During a year when Brits pined for travel, it's no surprise that destinations from across the globe featured in this year's report. The most popular travel-inspired names includedChina, Chile, Sofia,andIndia,whileSantorinientered the list for the first time.
However,Tokyowas this year's clear winner, with an increase of 809%, claiming the gold medal for destination-related names. The podium finish may have been assisted by hit-show Money Heist, which featured Silene Oliveira, who was nicknamed after the Japanese capital. Other city-themed characters from the show helped propelMoscowinto the rankings, and boosted adoption of the nameRioby 39%.
With millions of Brits taking staycations this year, the report also revealed dogs namedDevonwere trending, up by 209% in 2021.
PUP CULTURE
Following another successful season of Love Island, it appears plenty of people were 'pulling their partner for a chat' over their future dog's name.Teddyrocketed to number five in the overall UK rankings, whileHugo, TobyandMilliewere the other three most popular names from the hit show.
There also appears to be a new wave of doggy names styled on Netflix's recent hit, Bridgerton. The report saysSimonsaw an increase of 359%, whileDaphneis up 66%.DukeandPenelopeare trending down, 52% and 91% respectively, but for the first timeEloisewas put on the map.
LOCKDOWN HOUNDS
With the pandemic continuing to dominate headlines, it's hardly surprising that owners across the UK have embraced the situation by thematically naming their pets. The most popular COVID-inspired dog names were revealed to beDelta, Rona, CoviandCovid,butBoriswas bounced down the list, with a decrease of 9%.
With Brits needing to take the edge off the doom and gloom, it's no surprise their favourite tipples saw a spirited return to the rankings. Upwardstrending alcohol-inspired names for dogs in the UK includeWhiskey(226%),Fizz(134%),Scotch(59%),Cosmo(39%), andBrandy(26%).
LOYAL ROYALS
While the Queen's Corgis often steal the royal limelight, the next generation of regal names comes from Harry and Meghan's son,Archie, with his name featuring as the 17th most popular pooch name in the UK.Diana,mother of Harry and main character in The Crown season four, continues to perform well year on year, with her name trending up by 59% in 2021.
Adem Fehmi, Rover's canine behaviourist, comments: "Naming your dog is never an easy task, and after a year like no other, it's easy to see how a whole host of new names have trended upwards this year. The bonds between pets and owners are as strong and individual as ever, so owners have increasingly looked for something unique which reflects them and their pup. With people increasingly drawing on trends for inspiration, it means each year's report is just as fascinating as the last."
For more advice on naming your dog please visithere.
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Notes to editors
The Top Pet Names 2021 report was developed by Rover between September and October 2021. Results are based on analysis of millions of user-submitted pet names provided by owners on Rover. Secondary data was collected by a Rover survey conducted via Pollfish among 1,000 U.K. adult pet owners in October 2021.
| Rank | UK | Global |
| 1 | Luna | Bella |
| 2 | Bella | Luna |
| 3 | Milo | Charlie |
| 4 | Lola | Max |
| 5 | Teddy | Lucy |
| 6 | Poppy | Daisy |
| 7 | Max | Bailey |
| 8 | Coco | Milo |
| 9 | Buddy | Coco |
| 10 | Alfie | Lola |
Table 2: The most popular male dog names in theUKvs Globally for 2021
| Rank | UK | Global |
| 1 | Milo | Max |
| 2 | Teddy | Charlie |
| 3 | Max | Milo |
| 4 | Buddy | Buddy |
| 5 | Alfie | Rocky |
| 6 | Charlie | Bear |
| 7 | Oscar | Leo |
| 8 | Archie | Teddy |
| 9 | Bailey | Duke |
| 10 | Hugo | Jack |
Table 3: The most popular female dog names in theUKvs Globally for 2021
| Rank | UK | Global |
| 1 | Luna | Bella |
| 2 | Bella | Luna |
| 3 | Lola | Lucy |
| 4 | Poppy | Daisy |
| 5 | Coco | Lola |
| 6 | Ruby | Zoe |
| 7 | Rosie | Lily |
| 8 | Daisy | Bailey |
| 9 | Molly | Molly |
| 10 | Willow | Stella |
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