Rover, the world’s leading network of pet-sitters, unveils its 2025 ranking of the names most given to dogs and cats in France. Between nods to pop culture, culinary inspirations and tributes to celebrities, the French compete in imagination to name their four-legged companions.
When the imagination of the French gives style to animal names
At the start of each year, the Rover ranking is awaited as a barometer of societal trends… hair and mustache version. In 2025, animal names reflect the passions of the French more than ever: cinema, music, travel, gastronomy or unapologetic humor. Result: a tender list, sometimes offbeat, often revealing the spirit of the times.
Dogs and cats: safe values always in mind
Among dogs, Nala and Rio maintain their place as leaders, confirming their essential status. Volt continues its rise and firmly integrates the top 5, alongside Maya, Vasco and Simba, first names which have survived the years without losing their popularity. Inspired by nature and escape, Luna and Oslo always seduce, while Lucky and Max close the ranking with their timeless efficiency.
On the cat side, Nala also reigns as mistress, followed closely by Simba, proof that The Lion King remains an absolute reference. Mimi, Luna and Tigger confirm their success, just like Plume, Maya and Minette. Moon and Milo gently complete this feline top 10.
The main trends for 2025: retro chic, the letter A and gourmet names
The surprise of the year is Archibald, the big winner on the dog side with a spectacular increase of +1726%. In its wake, Aïko, Azur and Vegas embody a trend combining elegance, exoticism and daring. The letter A stands out as the star of 2025, with names like Atchoum, Alfy, Arlette or Astra for dogs, and Arrow, Alma, Arlo, Alvin or Apollon for cats.
Gluttony is not left out: Kimchi, Pancake or Rösti make dogs salivate, while Pudding, Chocapic and Mandarin delight cats. Finally, pop culture continues to influence the masters, between celebrities (Rihanna, Taylor, Zizou), animated characters (Goofy, Volt, Winnie) and deliberately offbeat names like Patapouf, Vodka or Loustic.