Luna remains the most popular pet name in New Zealand

Tuesday 28 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 28 Oct 2025, 8:57pm

The name Luna has topped the list for both cats and dogs for the seventh consecutive year. According to data from the NZ Companion Animal Register, the name remains the most popular choice for pets in 2025.

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1. 1News via RNZTue 28 Oct 2025, 1:00pm

   The most popular pet names in NZ this year (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 28 Oct 2025, 8:57pm

   Most popular pet names for 2025: Luna leads for seventh year as te reo names rise (opens in new tab)