These are the top names for dogs and cats in Toronto for 2026

The top names for dogs and cats in Toronto for 2026 are surprisingly similar, according to a new report highlighting the city's most popular names for their furry friends.

The annual report on top pet names from Rover.com delves into the names pet owners rely on the most, including breakdowns by country and city. Among the cities polled, Rover highlighted the most popular names chosen by pet owners in Toronto, and you might be surprised by how much the main contenders overlap among both dogs and cats.

Toronto dogs and cats share three of the five most popular names for their species, including the most popular overall name for each.

Here are the top 5 dog names in Toronto for 2026

1. Luna
2. Charlie
3. Milo
4. Coco
5. Bella

Here are the top 5 cat names in Toronto for 2026

1. Luna
2. Leo
3. Milo
4. Charlie
5. Lily

Other names are quickly climbing the charts, including massive increases for dogs named Shiloh (up 477 per cent), Bodhi (up 293 per cent), and Pickles (up 260 per cent). Cat names that leapt in popularity this year include Mila (up 833 per cent), Dobby (up 633 per cent), and Jazz (up 533 per cent).

There were also some regional specialty names for four-legged companions that stood out this year, including pets named after Drake, [Kyle] Lowry, and Rocky the Raccoon, along with Canadian menu items like Caesar and Poutine.