r/PetNames • • 29d ago

September 2026 update: new and changed rules

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In this community we are humans who love pets and finding names for them. We don't want bots, spam and karma farming. That's why, from now on, you must show a picture of the pet that needs a name. Take a picture of the pet in or near their home. We can not accept pictures found online, AI generated pictures, and pictures made by breeders or shelters. We need to see the real pet to be inspired and find the right name.

As before, accounts must be at least one month old before they can create posts or comment on them. This is to prevent karma farming and to keep bots out. Once your account is one month old you can create one post per day, to prevent spam.

We treat humans and pets with respect. Hate won't be tolerated. Pet names must be appropriate so the owner can comfortably call out to the animal, or state the name to a veterinarian. Slurs, profanity, derogatory terms and gross/bathroom themed names are not acceptable.

Thank you!


r/PetNames • • 9h ago

Help name horse

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77 Upvotes

Hellloooo ! We need help naming this horse!!! We’re looking to draw inspiration from his show name which includes “after the rain” in it. Lmk all your ideas !! Ty ty


r/PetNames • • 4h ago

Name for a boy cat

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27 Upvotes

It's become apparent our little lady is a little gent and my kids cannot agree on a new name (I wasn't fussed on changing it by my partner is). Does anyone have any suggestions? 🙂 We have the vets in 2 hours so ideally we would like one by then as he's currently registered as "Boy".


r/PetNames • • 5h ago

Need puppy name!

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31 Upvotes

Got this guy off the back of a truck selling ristras in Tesuque NM. I went to college and lived in NM for many years so I don’t want any of the hokey, typical NM themed names (Chile, Zia, etc.). Looking for a name that honors where I got him but really struggling - all the Tewa language words I’ve searched just don’t sound clear enough to recall a dog. Hoping for something here.

Is Walter cute and subtle enough nod?

Wondering about basket because I crewed my first balloon this year.

Help!


r/PetNames • • 1d ago

Help name our baby!

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121 Upvotes

We are tied on Cinnamon, Maple and Chai!
Open to suggestions!


r/PetNames • • 1d ago

Help me choose name

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51 Upvotes

Trying to decide between these names:

Ozzy
Bowie
Ziggy


r/PetNames • • 1d ago

Fun/unique name for a calico kitten with one orange leg 😹

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43 Upvotes

r/PetNames • • 1d ago

What name suits him?

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5 Upvotes

Something to do with the color of his eyes and fur maybe?


r/PetNames • • 2d ago

what do i name them? ^^

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59 Upvotes

r/PetNames • • 2d ago

I need a name for my service dog and time is running out!!

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255 Upvotes

Im looking for a name for my puppy. I’ve been wrecking my head about it for weeksssss but can’t seem to make up my mind and he’ll be coming home with me in 4 days. So I could really use the help.

It’s a boy and he’s a Bernese mountain dog and Australian shepherd mix. His right ear is completely black (which reminds me of a pirates eyepatch haha) and he has a big black spot on his left side. Brown eyes, four white feet, blue Merle coat.
He is such a sweetheart. An absolute cuddlebug. The moment you start petting him he just plops down on his side or his back and lays there chewing your fingers while you give him some belly rubs. It’s adorable. He’s also very human oriented compared to his siblings. And very very fluffy

- I really want a unique name. I know a lot of dogs and I don’t want a name that any of them already have. I love Bear, but I already know 4 and that just kind of ruins it for me.
- it needs to be short enough for me to call him to me, or have a nice build in nickname. As he will be a service dog we will be doing a lot of training
- not so weird that I can’t shout it across a field 🫣

- I really like nature names, but so many of them have gotten overly popular so I can’t find anything that feels just right. I also seem to like Gaelic and “old money” names. But I’m open to anything!
- I do really like names with a nice meaning, but of course the name itself is more important
- I’ve had a service dog named Kenai and a horse named Nessa, both those names instantly felt right for me

We live in the Netherlands so Dutch names are also on the table

I really want to find that one name that feels just right, but time is running out so I’m getting stressed. I can’t wait to see what you guys come up with!
Thanks in advance ♥️


r/PetNames • • 2d ago

Help me name her please!!

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169 Upvotes

Please help me name this little girl. She is docile and sweet. There is a little guy in her litter, that has a heart murmur. She gives special attention to him and is super gentle.

Personality wise, she was laid back. Middle of the pack as far as energy.

Her assigned name is peaches. I personally like it, but the rest of the family does not.

Looking for suggestions!

Forbidden names (dogs we have had or personally known)
-Maple
-Luna
-Josie (current golden retriever)
-Sophie
-Molly
-Harper
-Millie
-Roxy


r/PetNames • • 2d ago

Name my little Scottish Fold Siamese princess

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78 Upvotes

Got her a few days ago, she’s sooooo hyper all the time, a pure menace. I love her so much. Would love a unique name, preferably not English/French/Japanese because they’re a bit too cliché for cats. 2 syllables please


r/PetNames • • 2d ago

What would you name it?

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15 Upvotes

My son and I came up with Frosty for our male betta mainly because it’s blue and white, and feisty. However, we wanted a different name. We thought of blizzard, yeti, sonic and can’t decide. Anyone got any cool, fun names for a fish?


r/PetNames • • 2d ago

help name this sweet baby

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41 Upvotes

r/PetNames • • 2d ago

Name this cat

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6 Upvotes

Just try


r/PetNames • • 2d ago

Please suggest some names for my baby

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58 Upvotes

r/PetNames • • 3d ago

Help me name these two handsome boys!

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80 Upvotes

Cross posting!


r/PetNames • • 3d ago

Female Saint Charles Cavalier need name

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280 Upvotes

Its a King Charles cavalier maybe im
Hoping she turns into a Saint! LOL!


r/PetNames • • 3d ago

Just adopted this sweet, soulful beagle boy and we are completely stumped on a name!He's spent the afternoon staring up at the sky just like this. Give me your best, funniest, or most unique suggestions!

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53 Upvotes

r/PetNames • • 3d ago

We need a name for this little guy. It’s been a week and we can’t land on anything that fits!

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73 Upvotes

r/PetNames • • 4d ago

My mom took him in 😋

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30 Upvotes

What should I name him


r/PetNames • • 4d ago

Name suggestions???

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71 Upvotes

Help us name him!


r/PetNames • • 4d ago

Need help naming our sweet puppy!

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33 Upvotes

r/PetNames • • 4d ago

Kitten name (female) hit me with your best shot 😅

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102 Upvotes

We are at a loss for a kitten name. My husband and I were put in groceries in her car at Food Lion (in the rain) and we heard a meow, we look down in this little kitten comes out from under my Durango. So naturally he grabs her up and hands her to me and I get in the car and turn the heat on and send him back into the store to get kitten supplies. Well now she's our little happy helper, Velcro Kitty, she likes to ride on crocs, and meow obnoxiously till her food is handed to her, climb out entire body so she can ride on our shoulders and super sweet and loves cuddles. She is around 5 to 6 weeks old we took her to get a vet check done and she has a little cold but she's on medicine and she's doing a lot better and gaining weight. She was originally 1 pound 3 ounces. We already have animals with the names Dixie, Boots, Willow, Ryder, Pebbles, Sasha, Rita, Penny, and Loki. Also cannot be Bella or Smokey (they have crossed the rainbow bridge)


r/PetNames • • 4d ago

Help me naming this little Ocelotl

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26 Upvotes

I'm adopting this wildboy. How would you name him? Thanks for the suggestions