The Lockdown List
325% rise in dogs named Boris during lockdown, along with Zoom & Big Mac leading the pack
New data reveals that Brits have given their dogs more unusual names than ever during lockdown - with Zoom & Big Mac the most popular choices- New pet registrations have soared during Covid-19 - with many wanting a fluffy companion to spend lockdown with
- We reveal the top 10 quirkiest lockdown-inspired dog names during the last 6 months (based on data from 24,000 new dog profiles created at Yappy.com)*
More lockdown pooches have been named Boris and Zoom during lockdown
Our latest research reveals that dog lovers in the UK have been coming up with quirkier names than ever during lockdown. From Big Mac to Whopper, Bubbles to Rainbow - here are some of the wackiest dog names inspired by the Prime Minister, social-distancing and fast food fixes…
Top 10 lockdown inspired dog names by % increase
Social distancing influenced dog owners’ name choices during lockdown, including Rainbow and Bubble
The full lockdown dog name list
- 1. Boris +325%
- 2. Zoom +75%
- 3. Big Mac +56%
- 4. Whopper +48%
- 5. Nugget +42%
- 6. Bubbles +35%
- 7. Rainbow +29%
- 8. Hope +27%
- 9. Costa +26%
- 10. Waffles +23%
- 11. Fizz +21%
- 12. Wilson +19%
- 13. Oreo +17%
- 14. Bellini +17%
- 15. Apollo +16%
- 16. Churro +15%
- 17. Mocha +15%
- 18. Cookie +15%
- 19. Nova +14%
- 20. Dumpling +13%
- 21. Star +12%
- 22. Donut +12%
- 23. Comet +11%
- 24. Xena +10%
- 25. Juno +9%
- 26. Hercules +9%
- 27. Chunky +2%
- 28. Guiness +2%
- 29. Orion +1%
- 30. Aurora +1%
Comfort food cravings inspired dog lovers in lockdown, with the nation’s love of sweet and fast food treats leading to a pack of new pups being called Waffles & Big Mac
*Findings taken from new Yappy.com registrations March 31st – August 31st 2020
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