Forget debating the perfect baby name – the real hot topic is what to call your new (or future) four-legged friend. Do you go for a classic, like Goldie or Lucky, or treat them like a human from the start? Think John, George or Lucy. According to Pet Insurance Australia’s latest data drop, it seems Aussies are doing a bit of both. They’ve just released the official list of the top 10 female and male dog names for 2025 – and you can check if your pup’s name is on the list.
Across the nation, Luna reigns supreme as the top female dog name – but it’s not just an Aussie thing. New data reveals it’s also the current number one pick in the United States and the United Kingdom. Luna is followed by other cutesy names like Daisy and Coco, which held onto second and third position from 2024. Meanwhile, Ruby and Bella jumped from ninth and tenth place last year to round out the top five.
Although Aussies continue to source inspiration from movies and children’s television shows, Nala slipped from fourth place to sixth. However, we predict it will soar back up the charts once The Lion King musical returns to Australia in 2026. The only new name to crack this year’s female top ten is Willow, which bumped Molly out of the list.
As for males, Teddy and Milo lead the pack for yet another year, followed by popular human-esque names like Leo, Alfie, Archie and Charlie. Meanwhile, Rocky, Henry and Hugo got the boot from the top ten and have been replaced by Murphy, Buddy and Max. You can check out the full list of the most popular dog names below.
The top 10 female dog names in Australia for 2025
- Luna
- Daisy
- Coco
- Ruby
- Bella
- Nala
- Winnie
- Lola
- Willow
- Millie
The top 10 male dog names in Australia for 2025
- Teddy
- Milo
- Charlie
- Archie
- Leo
- Murphy
- Alfie
- Buddy
- Max
- Bear