A new report has been released revealing the most popular pet names in Canada for dogs and cats, and in Edmonton, pet owners have some interesting preferences.
According to Rover in its 14th annual top names report, Luna and Charlie were in the top five for both types of pets, signalling that some pet owners may not be very original.
Rover is the world’s largest online marketplace for personalized pet care.
“The names dog and cat parents choose to give their pets are often a direct reflection of who they are, what they like, and what’s going on in the world at the time,” Rover notes.
The top five dog names are Luna, Charlie, Daisy, Winston, and Jasper. For cats, it’s Milo, Luna, Bella, Shadow, and Charlie.
However, the top trending names reveal a completely different story.
The top three trending dog names are Joey (up 276 per cent), Odin, and River, while the top trending cat names are Kiwi, Mina, and Tuna.
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Other popular names included ones that reflect Edmonton’s natural landscape.
“On the rise this year are nature names, including Aspen, Jasper, Chickadee, Snowy, Nimbus, Moose, and Nanuq (Inuktitut for “polar bear”),” Rover said.
Hockey-player-inspired names for dogs and cats were also huge in Edmonton, with the top ones being Mark and Nuge.
On a national level, Ernie was the top trending dog name in Canada, followed by Koko and Snowy. The top trending cat name was Minou, followed by Ozzy and Sadie.
You can view the report on the Rover website.
Do any of the top names for cats and dogs in Edmonton surprise you? Let us know in the comments.
With files from Amir Ali.