What's in a Name The Official Top Australian Pet Names for 2024

What's in a Name? The Official Top Australian Pet Names for 2024

Move over, Rover! Luna has officially conquered Australia – topping both cat and dog name charts in 2024 (Pet Insurance Australia, Royal Canin). PetBuds.com.au analysed 50,000+ registrations to expose the hilarious, heartwarming trends proving pets are now "fur-family".

🐾 The Throne Belongs to LUNA

Why the cosmic craze?

Dogs: 1 in 28 new pups are named Luna (Govt registries)
Cats: 9% of kittens answer to it (Supakit data)
"It’s Harry Potter meets astronomy – a magical fit for any pet," says pet behaviourist Dr. Lee Chan (Royal Canin).

🐶 DOG TOP 5: The "Good Boy" Hall of Fame

(Source: National Pet Registry Synthesis)

Luna (Classic charm)
Charlie (Timeless beauty)
Daisy
Bella (+22% since 2023 – the "comfort pet" effect)
Frankie
Shock stat: 68% of top dog names are human names – proof they’re our "woof siblings".

🐱 CAT TOP 5: The Purr-sonality Power List

(Source: Supakit Community x Vet Clinics)

Luna (Yes, again!)
Leo
Milo
Loki (Chaos god – up 37% after Marvel’s TV series)
Coco
*“Cat names reflect their mysterious aura – 3x more myth-based than dog names”* (Pet Insurance Australia).

💥 2024’s Wildest Naming Forces

1. The HUMANISATION Revolution

70% of Aussies get pets for companionship (Animal Medicines Australia)
53% call them "fur-babies" (RSPCA)
Result: Bella, Charlie, and Frankie dominate – blurring species lines!

2. BLUEY MANIA: A National Obsession

Dog "Blueys" up 58%
Cat "Blueys" skyrocketed 122% (Pet Registry Data)
Why? “It’s shorthand for Aussie resilience – playful, tough, and full of heart” (Cultural Anthropologist, Sydney Uni).

3. POP CULTURE TSUNAMI

Taylor Swift: "Swiftie" entries doubled (Pet Insurance Australia)
Harry Potter: Voldemort for cats (yes, seriously!), Luna for dogs
Game of Thrones: Nymeria (Arya’s wolf) is up 19%

4. FOODIE FRENZY: The "Edible Pet" Trend

Bao, Wagyu, and Cheeseburger surge in urban areas
Canberra’s quirkiest: Baguette (dog), Affogato (cat), Miso (guinea pig!)
“Food names tripled since 2020 – pets are life’s ‘sweet treats’” (PetBuds survey).

✨ 5 Pro Naming Hacks (Backed by Data!)

2-Syllable Max: 89% of top names are short (e.g., Coco, Bear)
Avoid "Sound-Alike" Fails: Names like "Kit" (≈sit) or "Beau" (≈no) confuse pets (RSPCA)
Test Your Shout: Try yelling "Loki, COME!" in Woolworths first.
Match Their Vibe: Energetic? Try "Rocket". Cuddly? "Marshmallow".
Future-Proof: "Tiny" the Dachshund may become 25kg! (Vet clinic records)