Tips for naming a new pet
You’ve found the perfect new forever friend, and now you need a name that perfectly suits their sweet face. We love a good classic pet name like Rover and Fluffy. But nowadays, pop culture can also have a big influence on their pick.
Fun fact! Dogs named after Frozen characters like Elsa and Olaf increased a whopping 900% after the movie debuted, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC). Celebrity, sports figure and food names are also popular choices.
Here are some tips to help you find the perfect name for your new pet:
- Take your time. Watch your pet for a few days to discover their unique personality traits, which may inspire the perfect name (Sparky? Chewy?).
- Short names with no more than two syllables will better grab your pet’s attention and are easier to say.
- For dogs, names beginning with a hard consonant and ending with a vowel (e.g., Bucko) may be easier for them to hear.
- Practice saying a name out loud several times to see what it sounds like and how easy it is to pronounce—and how your pet reacts to it.
- Avoid confusion by not giving your pet the same name as a family member. Choosing a name that sounds like a command may also cause confusion. For example, Sid sounds like “sit” and Beau sort of sounds like “no.”
- Choose a similar-sounding name if changing your pet’s title. Despite your best name-selecting efforts, you may discover that the first name you pick doesn’t turn out to really suit your pet. It’s fine to change the name after a week or so to a better one. After all, it’s going to last your pet’s lifetime.
- Need more inspiration? Search online pet name or baby name lists.
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