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85 Times Pets Got Such Great Names, The People Who Came Up With Them Deserved Awards
FunnyJAN 8, 2026

85 Times Pets Got Such Great Names, The People Who Came Up With Them Deserved Awards

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Naming your pet is the next most important choice you’ll make after deciding to open up your home to an animal in need of your love and care. While some folks go for something more traditional, others like to go all out and think way, way outside of the box.
Today, we’re featuring the ‘Petfinder Names’ subreddit, a fun little online community that shares some of the funniest and most imaginative pet names found over on the ‘Petfinder’ pet adoption website. Keep scrolling for some wholesomeness, cuteness, and a lot of excellent inspiration for your next pet’s name.

#81 Rizzler

Grey dog with orange collar standing on pavement, example of amusing pet names
20points

#82 Most Recent Pet Finder Browse Was A Trip For Sure

Two dog adoption cards showing senior dogs named Bazinga and Bert, thumbnails and pet names displayed
19points

#83 The Chickens Always Have The Most Ominous Names

Mobile app screen showing a black-and-white chicken named Sunday Silence in a coop, pet names listing
19points

#84 Home Depot

Small rodent peeking from black cauldron on orange background with bats, playful Halloween pet names inspiration
18points

#85 Hello Again. I Decided To Expand My Horizons And Found More Names

Tan Chihuahua mix in red harness standing on dry grass at sunset, pet names profile card showing Little Kittle.
18points
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