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53 Pet Names That Had Everyone Saying, "Why Didn't I Think Of That?"
The vast majority of pet owners consider their furry friends to be members of the family. So along with the thrill of bringing home a new pet comes an immense amount of pressure to choose the perfect name. You can go for a human name, or you can pick a food name. Perhaps you’ll pick one based on how the pet looks, or maybe you’ll decide based on your pet’s personality. The possibilities are endless!
But sometimes, owners manage to come up with the most brilliant names possible. And if you’re struggling to think of an appropriate name for your puppy, you’ve come to the right place. Netizens have been recalling the funniest and most adorable pet names they’ve ever heard, so you’ll find the best ones below. Enjoy scrolling through this list that might make you want to adopt another kitten tomorrow, and be sure to upvote the names that you wish you’d thought of yourself!
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#1
I had a black snake that lived in my attic when I was renting( the house wasn’t great, and he was great pest control so I just left him up there to come and go as he pleased) that I named David Hisselhoff. Everybody used to freak out when I’d tell him that he was up there, but I didn’t mind and I would always tell them not to hassle the Hoff.
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#2
A little cat named Yardstick (bc he only had 3 feet).
#3
Not the best pet name but a solid one: as a philosophy undergrad, I had a turtle named Aristurtle.
#4
I read in a local paper a Community Spotlight article about a local business man and his family. There was a photo of the man and his family, along with the two family dogs.
The man’s last name was Hussey. His golden retrievers were named Shameless and Brazen.
It’s been decades and I still believe they were the best names ever!
#5
My grandma had twin orange cats, Pete and Repeat.
#6
A friend had a cat called Astrophe.
Cat Astrophe.
#7
My best friend had a corgi named "Lieutenant Dan" because "he ain't got no legs".
#10
I always liked the story about a guy that had a dog named Paul. His friend group acquired a dude named Paul, who they always referred to as “Human Paul.”.
Howl's sleeping castle 20 hours ago
There was another story where someone had a cat named Jeff. Later their office hired a new guy with the same. The guy gets dubbed Human Jeff. When he asked to be called Jeff and the cat be called "Cat Jeff", everyone refused on the grounds that the cat gets seniority.
#12
Attila the bun, for a rabbit.
#16
A year before I relented and got my kid a cat, she already has it named: Captain Pretzel
We decided we would get two so they have company, then had to match the name: Doctor Lasagna
The vets love us.
#17
Shoebox (shoo-B), a tiny cat found in a shoe box. She had a couple of kittens, named Nike and Reebok.
#18
I heard my coworker on the phone, and she asked the vet if she could schedule an appointment for her kitten. Its name was Eartha Kitten.
Upstaged75 1 day ago (edited)
There's a fox family on the property where my parents used to live. The vixen was very bold and would hang around the yard even if people were out there. My mom named her Eartha. 😁 And I named her boyfriend Renard. Every spring they have 3 to 5 kits who are adorable to watch.
#19
A ferret named Ferret Bueller.
#20
A cat named Beef.
#22
Old neighbors had a pug, we didn't chat much with them just heard her snuffling around the fence most days.
Then one night she refused to come inside and we heard "goddammit Linda, get back in the house!" A brief pause. "Linda want treats?!" And that fat little pug named Linda hustled in the back door. My husband and I nearly died from laughing.
#23
Cluck Norris. My old boss’s chicken.
#27
I have a snake and a tortoise, Adolf Hissler and Winston church-shell. They’ve been at war for like 5 years now.
#28
Askim.
What’s your dog’s name?
Askim.
Upstaged75 1 day ago
A place I once worked had a kickball team called Updog. The usual question people asked - "what's updog?". Answer - "not much, what's up with you?" 😁
#29
One time at the cat vet, there were two beautiful fluffy Ragdolls. One was named Princess Diana and the other was named Biscuit!
Beautiful Princess Diana and her stupid brother Biscuit.
#30
I have two (I delivered mail for 30 years). #1. A HUGE man, muscular, wide, tall. He had a Rottweiler that matched him in size and strength. I asked him what the dog's name was. He replied "Fluffy". I burst out laughing. 😂 #2. I had a lesbian couple that had a large, friendly PitBull. I asked the name. They replied, "Butch". I blurted out, "Of course he is". We all shared a good belly laugh. They were super-cool. 😂.
#31
Was in the vet waiting room once and there was a pair of big yellow eyes glaring out of a basket. The owner was this chap who looked like crocodile Dundee, who told us his black cat was feeling a little under the weather.
They were called next "Steve, please"
Five mins later we heard Steve the cat giving the vet absolute hell.
#32
Kevin. He’s a peacock. He’s not really a pet. He showed up one day at the kennel we take our dogs to. The story is he randomly showed up one day & never left. Being an animal kennel they made sure he was taken care of. He has full reign of the property, friendly, never goes near to dogs…he’s really sweet actually. It’s very comical.
Also, a dog down the street from us named Kat.
#33
As a kid I had a hamster. I named him MC Hamster.
#35
Tank for a tiny chihuahua.
#37
My grandpa named a cat “patty” after his sister in law because all the cat did was run around and angrily yell at everyone just like his sister in law.
#40
About 6 months ago I watched a YouTube video from a woman that works in a veterinary. She was listing stupid pet names and one of the ones she listed was a dog named Scoop. The majority of us in the comments were team Scoop. Scoop is out there living his best life and some internet slag tries to bring him down by making fun of him online. Scoop, if someone is reading this to you, keep on keeping on bud.
#48
Password.
That was the Cats name of this NSA agent friend I had.
And I want to tell the truth right now if the NSA says they unlocked your device with a password based on finding out your cats name... that's a joke. And every Journalist reporting that factoid knows it.
#52
Clarence, a yellow lab, benevolent but goofy.
#53
Princess Donut.
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Teutonic Disaster 14 hours ago (edited)
If I'll ever get a chance to get an Irish Wolfhound* I'm gonna name him/her Taxi. Why? Because the idea of being at a dog park and going: *whistle* "Taxi!" *lifts arm* and then this absolute unit comes running up to me with other people looking on confused /amused just tickles me silly. Why an IW, you might ask? Well, my childhood neighbours had one and he was THE quintessential gentle giant, so that's the only dog I'd ever get as a puppy specifically because of its breed. Otherwise I'll adopt from a shelter, where the name is usually already established.
Shark Lady 18 hours ago
While I was studying psychology i had two mice named Stanley Milgram and Sigmund Freud.
Teutonic Disaster 14 hours ago (edited)
If I'll ever get a chance to get an Irish Wolfhound* I'm gonna name him/her Taxi. Why? Because the idea of being at a dog park and going: *whistle* "Taxi!" *lifts arm* and then this absolute unit comes running up to me with other people looking on confused /amused just tickles me silly. Why an IW, you might ask? Well, my childhood neighbours had one and he was THE quintessential gentle giant, so that's the only dog I'd ever get as a puppy specifically because of its breed. Otherwise I'll adopt from a shelter, where the name is usually already established.
Shark Lady 18 hours ago
While I was studying psychology i had two mice named Stanley Milgram and Sigmund Freud.
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