There is something unique about the funny pet names we give to our four-legged companions. They might sound insulting to those passing by, but to the pet owners, they are special. Plenty of funny animal names try to put a smile on people's faces. However, the line between cringe and funny is thin, so it's important to think about the name beforehand. The funny names for pets we create are not always as hilarious as we think.
The good thing with many hilarious pet names — we understand them quite perfectly and get a laugh out of them, while our four-legged companions don’t. Unlike with a child’s name, we can be silly when naming our pets. Some funny dog names, like Big Dog and Glitter, seem ridiculous but suit quite perfectly for a pair of big, scary dogs. For the funny part of the name to stick, you have to play into the breed of the pet, its looks, and its personality.
If you are out of hilarious names to give your pet, you don’t have to search the whole internet. User Sigma_Rho asked the veterinarians of the AskReddit community about the hilarious names of pets they've heard. Below, we have compiled a list of the funniest pet names given by other users! Upvote the ones that put a smile on your face. On the other hand, if you’ve heard a hilarious name yourself, share it in the comments below.
#1
ubercanucksfan said:
"My personal favourite is a dog named Woofgang, which inspired me to name my cat Meowzart."
"My personal favourite is a dog named Woofgang, which inspired me to name my cat Meowzart."
Gizholm replied:
"This has inspired me to name a dog Johann Sebastian Bark."
"This has inspired me to name a dog Johann Sebastian Bark."
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#2
"I always wanted to have an animal named peeve so I could say 'this is my pet peeve.'"
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#3
FroggiJoy87 said:
"My husband use to work at a Humane Society vet office. He was up for adoption, not in for vet care, but once a rooster came in named Cluck Norris. (This was in Reno, Nevada.)"
"My husband use to work at a Humane Society vet office. He was up for adoption, not in for vet care, but once a rooster came in named Cluck Norris. (This was in Reno, Nevada.)"
VentKazemaru replied:
"Your husband is up for adoption?"
"Your husband is up for adoption?"
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#4
FriedPorkchop said:
"I have some friends who have a cat named Greg from Accounting."
"I have some friends who have a cat named Greg from Accounting."
koinu-chan_love replied:
"They should get a second cat and name her Linda from HR."
"They should get a second cat and name her Linda from HR."
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#6
DanimusRex said:
"My friend used to have a cat named Chicken Salad. He currently owns a cat named Grandma."
"My friend used to have a cat named Chicken Salad. He currently owns a cat named Grandma."
Standingisland replied:
"'Sorry I have to get off the phone. Grandma just pooped on the couch!'
'Grandma is always sneaking chicken scraps out of the trash can!'
'Grandma always flops on the floor when I get home so I can rub her belly.'"
"'Sorry I have to get off the phone. Grandma just pooped on the couch!'
'Grandma is always sneaking chicken scraps out of the trash can!'
'Grandma always flops on the floor when I get home so I can rub her belly.'"
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#7
Calliope719 said:
"My uncle had a cat in the 70s named 'F*ck You', so when his cat got out, he could walk around the city yelling 'hey, f*ck you!'
"My uncle had a cat in the 70s named 'F*ck You', so when his cat got out, he could walk around the city yelling 'hey, f*ck you!'
Rumor has it that he had a drug problem."
striped_frog replied:
"Man, a cat with a drug problem must be tough to handle. No wonder he was always getting out."
"Man, a cat with a drug problem must be tough to handle. No wonder he was always getting out."
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#8
"Used to be a vet tech. There was a dog named Possum. Thought that was an odd name, until you walked up to the dog and it dropped to the ground and rolled over onto it's back. Most fitting name ever."
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#9
"Vet tech here. Best one was a tiny little Chihuahua named 'Bone Crusher.' He was owned by an amateur body builder. Guy was like 6'4" and close to 300 lbs. Funny situation all in all."
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#10
"My cat is named Single Lady but she's a f*cking diva so we sometimes call her Mariah Hairy."
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#13
"I know a dog called Askit, so when people inquire about the dog's name, the owner says, 'Askit.'"
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#14
"I met a cat named Maybelline at the vet which I thought was a great name because it comes with a built-in theme song. Like someone walks into the room and says, 'Who knocked over the vase?' And you sing, 'Maybe it's Maybelline.'"
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#15
justGusCos said:
"Had a neighbor once who had two massive Rottweilers and allowed their young daughter to name them - Big Dog and Glitter."
"Had a neighbor once who had two massive Rottweilers and allowed their young daughter to name them - Big Dog and Glitter."
silversatire replied:
"Lmfao some massive, tire-puncturing Rottie named Glitter. Amazing."
"Lmfao some massive, tire-puncturing Rottie named Glitter. Amazing."
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#16
"My friend named her black cat Edgar Allan Purrr. I'm proud to say it was my idea."
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#17
"As a child my aunt had a tortoise called Galloping Dandruff. It was named by my grandfather.
One of the best pet names I've ever heard of was a Fjord Horse named Harrison Fjord."
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#18
FinnSolomon said:
"Not a vet but my hamsters are named Alexander Hamsterton and Aaron Furr."
"Not a vet but my hamsters are named Alexander Hamsterton and Aaron Furr."
emjaybe replied:
"My daughter's hamster is named Scarlett JoHamster."
"My daughter's hamster is named Scarlett JoHamster."
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#20
"I have a rescue husky who was abandoned at a petrol station in Cyprus. We named him Diesel."
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