The top 10 most popular dog names in the UK have been revealed for 2025, according to research from Rover.com.
The online marketplace for pet care has found the top 10 names overall, as well as the top 10 trending ones.
On the top 10 most popular names, the winner retained its title for a fifth year in a row.
The results were based on a survey of 1,000 dog owners conducted in November this year.
To view Rover’s full 2025 Pet Names Report based on an analysis of millions of user-submitted pet names provided by owners, you can find it on their website here.
Top 10 most popular dog names in the UK for 2025
According to Rover.com’s research, the top 10 most popular dog names in the UK for this year were:
- Luna
- Bella
- Milo
- Teddy
- Poppy
- Lola
- Buddy
- Daisy
- Coco
- Bailey
Luna retained its title as the most popular dog name for the fifth year running, and was evidence of a popular trend regarding owners naming their dogs after celestial or astrological phenomena.
Names like Twinkle (+312%) rose sharply this year, while other trending celestial-inspired names include Hera (+263%), Spirit (+109%, and Dream (+43%).
Top 10 trending dog names in the UK for 2025
According to Rover.com’s research, the top 10 dog names that saw the biggest increase in usage were:
- Augie (+463%)
- Pecan (+463%)
- Sesame (+463%)
- Wolfe (+463%)
- Arna (+413%)
- Dougall (+413%
- Fang (+413%)
- Mora (+413%)
- Obi-Wan (+413%)
- Shade (+413%
Discussing the reason behind some of the choices with the biggest increase in usage, Rover.com shared: “Are Brits simply getting more creative with dog names, or just barking mad?
“With Augie leading the pack as this year’s trendiest name, closely followed by Dalton and Lolli, the jury is out.
“These peculiar choices come as a whopping 71% of pet parents admit they feel freer to get creative with their pets’ names than with their children’s.”
Some dog owners named their pets after politicians (Image: Rover.com)
Alongside that, a small number appear to relate their name choices to politicians, with Boris (+8%) and Nigel (+2.4%) being slightly more popular.
Despite that, there was not a single dog named after Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Rover.com’s database.
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Adem Fehmi, Rover’s Canine Behaviourist, comments: “It’s fascinating to see how pet parents are getting more creative than ever when naming their pups, drawing inspiration from the stars, pop culture, and even politics.
“While originality is brilliant, it’s worth remembering that a dog’s name is something you’ll be calling out countless times a day – so it’s important to strike the right balance between fun, practicality, and personality.
“Choosing a name that works in everyday life will ensure it’s one both you and your dog love for years to come.”