Pet ownership comes with endless responsibilities and commitment lasting years, and the first choice often begins with a name.

Deciding on a name for your pet is crucial, as it becomes the starting point of communication. Canines who know their name will be attentive. They will learn commands and recall, helping them understand what is expected of them. This leads to better and stronger bonds between dogs and their owners.

But, with thousands of name options, where does one start? Hoping to inspire others, pet-sitting platform TrustedHousesitters released the most-popular pet names in the United States for 2025, based on 100,000 names registered to the company's database.

The data dove into the top names for both cats and dogs , with one name securing the No. 1 spot for both: Luna.

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