The UK’s most popular dog and cat names for 2025 have been revealed, with familiar favourites continuing to dominate naming trends among pet owners.
Data published by Go.Compare pet insurance shows that Luna remains the most popular name overall, topping the cat name list for the fifth consecutive year and overtaking Bella to become the UK’s most popular dog name. Bella, Teddy and Milo also continue to feature strongly, remaining among the top ten names for both dogs and cats.
Among dogs, Willow has entered the top ten for the first time, replacing Charlie and reflecting the ongoing popularity of nature-inspired names such as Daisy and Poppy. In contrast, Lola has slipped another place, continuing a downward trend after dropping from fifth place in 2023.
For cats, pop culture influences appear to be shaping naming choices. Loki has climbed two places in the rankings, while Coco and Leo have both fallen. Nala has returned to the top ten after dropping out in 2024, a rise that may be linked to renewed interest following the release of Mufasa: The Lion King in late 2024.
Rhys Jones, pet insurance spokesperson at Go.Compare, said that while there are minor changes year on year, the overall stability of the rankings suggests pet owners are increasingly choosing familiar and well-established names.
