Top celebrity puppy names in the UK revealed
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Forget Rover and Fido – more and more dog parents are naming their puppies after famous people. From the biggest names in football to prominent politicians, dog parents are turning to showbiz for naming inspiration.
British pet retail chain Pets At Home did the research and there were a number of surprises, Telegraph & Argus reported. Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson shares his name with over 1,200 pets across the UK. Meanwhile, Princes William and Harry have also seen their first names rise in popularity among pet parents.
The Best Showbiz Puppy Names
Nearly 1,300 pet owners named their pets Elvis, presumably after the King of Rock and Roll. Meanwhile, 200 pets were named Wednesday, likely after the Addams Family character. 96 were named after Eleven of Stranger Things, Millie Bobby Brown’s now iconic character, while 75 and 43 pets were named Messi and Ronaldo.
As you’d expect, most pets only take a famous person’s first or last name, but some have their full names. In fact, a number of pets have been named Taylor Swift or Harry Styles in full after the megastar musicians.
Pets At Home collected the research by the 7.6 million members of the Pets At Home VIP Puppy and Kitten Club in 2022.
dr Karlien Heyrman, Head of Pets at Pets at Home, said: “When it comes to pet naming, there are no hard and fast rules.
“Names that are short, sweet, and easily recognizable will help get your pup or kitten to respond to calls. And I would always try to avoid names that resemble other members of your household or sound like commands.”
The most popular names
Pets At Home also shared the UK’s most popular puppy names of 2022. Luna was at the top of the list, with Bella and Teddy rounding out the top three. Milo, Lola, Coco, Daisy, Poppy, Buddy and Willow made up the rest of the top ten.
What do you choose when it comes to naming your own pets? Are you going for something more traditional, or are you going for the names of your favorite stars?
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