LUNA AND TEDDY RULE THE PACK AS OUR FAVOURITE 2025 DOG NAMES
- Amelia Taylor
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Luna is once again the most popular female dog name in the country, while Teddy takes the top spot for male names, new data reveals.
According to Pet Insurance Australia spokesperson Nadia Crighton, this says a lot about how we see our pups.
“We’re seeing a real shift toward soft, comforting and very human-style names,” she says.
“Names like Luna, Daisy, Teddy and Milo feel warm and affectionate, you could easily find them on a kindergarten roll.”
Why We’re Choosing Softer Dog Names
The soft-name boom isn’t a fluke. Australians are clearly gravitating toward names that end in -ie, -y or -a, the kind that instantly make a dog feel like part of the family.
Daisy, Millie, Alfie and Bear all made the top national lists. It’s gentleness by design, the verbal equivalent of a cuddle.
State-by-State Favourites
Each State brings its own personality to the naming party. New South Wales leans wholesome with Molly, Maple and Rocky. Victoria has gone all in on Coco, Nala and Simba.
Queensland favours sunny names like Winnie, Lola and Benji.
South Australia is quietly reviving the vintage trend with Louis, Beau and Frankie. Western Australia has a soft spot for Arlo, Harley and Ellie.
Tasmania is doing its own thing entirely with Blaze, Diego and Kobe. And the ACT, true to form, has the most sensible-sounding names — Penny, Mabel, Barry and Bentley.
What’s Fuelling These Trends?
Pet Insurance Australia identifies five major forces behind the naming patterns. Pop culture is driving names like Nala, Simba, Archie, and Coco. Soft phonetic endings continue to surge.
Human-style names are everywhere, reflecting the growing belief that pets are family members, not just companions. Vintage names like Winnie, Jack and Beau are enjoying a revival.
And short, snappy names photograph well. In the golden age of Instagram pets, aesthetics matter.
What These Choices Say About Us
Choosing names like Maggie, Louis, Maple, or Blaze isn’t random whimsy. It’s a reflection of how deeply Australians value the animals in their lives.
“Our pets are family, and their names reflect the joy, personality and love they bring into our homes,” says Ms Crighton.
Whether you’re a diehard Charlie fan or someone who loves a quirky Blaze, the 2025 list proves Australians are naming with heart, and a fair bit of cuteness.
