Top 10 most popular dog names that dominated all of 2025
Pets at Home has discovered the most popular dog names of 2025, basing its results on eight million pet owners across the UK; those who have signed up to its Pets Club members will have been included in the newfound research.
Whether you're OK with a common name for your pet pooch, or believe yours to be ever-so-original that it can't possibly be replicated, Pets at Home has unveiled the top 10 most recurrent dog names of 2025. And, for those who plan to get a puppy this year, perhaps this list can be used as inspiration on what (or what not) to call your dog.
The name willow is associated with grace and freedom - no wonder it's a popular name.
An endearing term for a friend, a dog truly can be a buddy, so why not name them accordingly?
The Disney film Coco might be the reasoning behind this name trending in 2025.
The name Daisy symbolises innocence and purity, even if your pooch may not be.
This is the more popular shortened version of the name Dolores.
The name of Latin origin means red flower, which might be popular if you have a dog of reddish colouring.
A name meaning soldier, it could be the best name if you want your pup to grow up as a protector.
Teddy means God's gift - and your pooch might really be just that.
Bella is the Italian word for beautiful - and who doesn't agree that certain puppies are beautiful?
Harry Potter fans are in abundance, which might explain why many pups are called after Luna Lovegood from the magical movies.