“Dogtor Fauci Is Ready To See You”: Austin’s 2021 Top Dog Names

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Austin’s 2021 top dog names !!

Pets have always been a pivotal part of our lives, but these last two years they have become so much more than just a furry friend, living out the pandemic by our sides and providing comfort during that time the whole world was locked up and hope was stretching thin.  

So let’s give them a shoutout and dive into some fun pet facts to honor them. 

According to Rover, the top two dog and cat names were Luna and Charlie. Trailing behind them were names like; Charlie, Bella, Cooper and Buddy. 

It is a fact that we name our pets based on our passions and interests. Here are some notable trends that were seen this year. 

Starting off with some Pandemic-inspired names we have; Dogtor Fauci, Covid, Vax, Pfizer, and Zoom. Then we have our political doggies with names like; Joe, Biden, Kamala, and Harris. 

Food and alcohol also make great dog names, the most popular ones are; Hershey, Sushi, Tequila, and Merlot. 

Last but not least, we have names inspired by pop culture and trending news. Let’s give it up for; Dua Lipa, Grogu, Elon Musk, Bezos, Bitcoin, and Britney Spears.