Austin’s top dog and cat names for 2026 have been revealed
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AUSTIN, Texas - Pet names can be just as unique as the four-legged friends we take into our homes.
The team at Rover.com dug through their database to find the top dog and cat names being used across the country and in Austin.
Luna topped the list for both cats and dogs in Austin.
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Top dog names for Austin
- Luna
- Charlie
- Daisy
- Bella
- Max
Top cat names for Austin
- Luna
- Cleo
- Leo
- Charlie
- Milo
Nationally, Rumi was the top dog name while Chicken Nugget was the top name for cats in the country.
How many dogs and cats are in Austin homes?
By the numbers:
According to Austin Pets Alive, there are more than 250,000 pet dogs living in Austin.
The same research found about 243,000 pet cats in Austin homes.
The Source: Information in this story came from Rover.com and Austin Pets Alive.