Much like human names, the most popular picks haven’t changed much in the last few years.
One surprising trend: naming pets after baked goods.
Popular musicians and actors are another common inspiration.

There’s even one dog out there named Rona Von Covid and a cat named Dr. Fauci.
It’s hard to imagine an owner explaining this choice: “What an adorable puppy!
What’s its name?”

“Oh, I named it after the COVID-19 virus that killed thousands and destroyed our economy.”
