Fetch it, Pfizer.
Bad dog, Fauci.
The language is not a malicious tweet directed at Dr. Anthony Fauci, the White House’s chief medical adviser. It targets the dogs of the nation affected by the pandemic in 2021.
For those who purchased a pet in the past year, an annual report by Rover.com pet care company revealed that some names will make COVID-19 unforgettable.
Fauci is one of the most popular pet names of 2021 – up 270% compared to 2020. Pet names Covid are also up 35% and dogs named Zoom up 443% to celebrate working life from home. Dogs named Zoom deserve more bonuses as bosses may not know if employees are upset with their computers or dogs on a given day. Siri and Google are also tech-inspired pet names on the rise.
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Additionally, the dogs are named Dr. Fauci and Pfizer for the first time in 2021 after the COVID-19 vaccine dominated the headlines nationally for the better half of the year.
“The names we choose for our pets often reflect the things that matter most to us, from our passions and interests to what’s happening in the world around us.” , a statement by Rover.com reads. “With pet adoption rates skyrocketing and more time spent at home over the past year, lots of dogs and cats have been given new names in 2021 that reflect the personalities of both the pet and the pet parent.”
What other pet names have been successful in 2021 in Rover’s ninth annual report? Britney Spears, Disney+ and even cryptocurrencies (Dogecoin and Bitcoin are legal pet names) have inspired pop culture for new owners.
Grogu, Baby Yoda’s real name in Disney’s “The Mandalorian,” is the most popular dog name in the country. Someone even named their dog Lady Whistledown in memory of Netflix’s hit show “Bridgerton.”
“Each year, our annual top pet names report reveals which cultural moments have made an impact, and clearly, the pandemic is a big factor. From sports to the TV shows we binge-watch, our pets’ names have been shaped by a truly unique year,” said Rover trends expert Kate Jaffe in a statement. dad.” With the continuation of working from home, our relationship with grown pets deepens even further. ”
According to Rover’s annual listing, which surveys 1,000 pet owners in the US and examines millions of user-submitted pet names submitted by owners, 61% of pet parents name their animals as their pet names. people.
“The naming process really reflects individuality, as a pet’s personality is the most common source of inspiration for pet parents when choosing a name.
The most popular dog names in 2021:
- Bitch: Bella, Luna, Lucy, Daisy, Zoe, Lily, Lola, Bailey, Stella and Molly.
- Male dog: Max, Charlie, Milo, Buddy, Rocky, Bear, Leo, Duke, Teddy and Tucker
The most popular cat names of 2021:
- Female cat: Luna, Bella, Lily, Lucy, Nala, Kitty, Chloe, Stella, Zoe and Lola
- Male cat: Oliver, Leo, Milo, Charlie, Max, Simba, Jack, Loki, Ollie and Jasper
A complete list is possible found here.
