Toronto's most popular dog names of 2023 revealed. Did your pup's name make the list?
General Zod, Magoo, Benito, Dino, and Wasabi are just a few of the new pet names that were hollered across Toronto living rooms in 2023, according to a new report by Rover.com
The Seattle-based online pet services platform released its annual findings on Canada’s most popular cat and dog names of 2023 on Tuesday, including data on pets in Toronto.
According to Rover, the top five male dog names in Toronto are:
- Charlie
- Milo
- Max
- Leo
- Rocky
The top five female dog names in Toronto are:
- Luna
- Bella
- Coco
- Lucy
- Bailey
While the top-five list for both male and female dog names in Toronto is largely unchanged since last year, there was more variety in the feline section.
The most popular names for male cats are:
- Alfredo
- Leo
- Archie
- Charlie
- Oliver
For female cats, the most popular names are:
- Luna
- Omelette
- Lily
- Sophie
- Nala
Beyond the most popular names, there were some honourable mentions among monikers that jumped in popularity in the last 12 months.
For instance, the dog name Charli increased in popularity across the site by 806 per cent, Rover said. At the same time, more and more owners in the city have named their cat Beans, an increase of 889 per cent popularity.
Outside of the city, Canadians have been keen to include pop culture, sports, and food references in the names they give their furry companions.
The name Swifty is up 173 per cent among cats in Canada, a nod to the mega pop star and multiple cat owner herself, Taylor Swift.
Gretzy was a super popular name among dog owners to the tune of a 591 spike in popularity.
Food-inspired dog names like Cupcake and Almond remain popular choices for Canadians as well as the patriotic choice, Maple.
“A lot happened in 2023 and the names we lovingly chose for our pets reflect our most memorable moments. But timeless hockey stars and the country’s national emblem, Maple, prove Canadians still tap into nostalgia when it comes to naming their best friends,” Kate Jaffe, trend expert at Rover.
Rover said the results of the study are based on the analysis of millions of user-submitted pet names provided by pet parents.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
![](https://www.ctvnews.ca/polopoly_fs/1.6943621.1719510587!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_800/image.jpg)
Watch Live Now: Canadian analysis ahead of the CNN Presidential Debate
U.S. President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump are set to go head-to-head tonight in the first of two planned presidential debates. Here's how to watch the CNN Presidential Debate, Power Play's pre- and post-debate specials, and follow along in our real-time CTVNews.ca live expert analysis and commentary by debate and body-language experts.
'Hanging on for her life': Sask. family desperate to bring home sick niece from Philippines
For half a decade, a Saskatoon family has been trying to bring their orphaned niece to Canada, they say now it’s a matter of life or death.
'No additional flights will be cancelled': WestJet avoids strike as feds order binding arbitration
A potential strike by WestJet airplane mechanics would upend travel plans for 250,000 customers over the Canada Day long weekend, the airline says — and cost it millions of dollars.
BREAKING Nunavut judge sentences Toronto woman to 3 years prison for Inuit identity fraud
A Nunavut judge has sentenced a Toronto woman to three years in prison in a case of Inuit identity fraud.
Canada's top court rejects appeal from Sask. man who murdered wife
The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected an application from a Saskatoon man who murdered his wife.
Where do new Canadians come from? India and Philippines take top spots
Canada has welcomed more than 3.9 million new citizens since 2005, with nearly one third coming from India, the Philippines or China, according to a CTVNews.ca analysis.
Marilyn Monroe's former Los Angeles home declared a historic monument to save it from demolition
Fans of Marilyn Monroe have won a battle to preserve her mark on Los Angeles and are a step closer to seeing a towering statue of the silver screen icon remain in Palm Springs.
Man charged with threatening to kill presidential candidates found dead as jury was deciding verdict
A New Hampshire man charged with threatening the lives of presidential candidates last year has been found dead while a jury was deciding his verdict, according to court filings Thursday.
AI regulation 'a start,' needs to 'have teeth': Hinton, godfather of AI, says
So-called godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton says he's 'pleased' governments are starting to take artificial intelligence, and the possible regulations of it, seriously.