Luna has taken out the top spot as the most popular dog name in NSW, followed by Teddy, Daisy and Milo.
To mark International Dog Day, the NSW Office of Local Government has revealed the ten most popular dog names recorded on the NSW Pet Registry during the 2025–26 financial year.
Pet Registry data covering NSW’s 128 local government areas shows the most popular names were:
- Luna
- Teddy
- Daisy
- Milo
- Coco
- Ruby
- Charlie
- Frankie
- Bella
- Molly
While these names were the clear favourites, NSW dog owners also showed plenty of creativity when naming their pets.
Almost 79 per cent of dog names recorded during the year appeared only once, while the ten most popular names accounted for around 8 per cent of dog registrations.
The NSW Pet Registry records microchipped dogs and cats and their ownership details, helping owners keep their information up to date and making it easier to reunite lost pets with their families.
Pet cats and dogs in NSW must be registered by 12 weeks of age or immediately upon transfer, whichever occurs first. The registration fee is generally a one-off payment covering the animal for its lifetime in NSW.
Registration fees contribute to the Companion Animals Fund, which supports services including pounds and shelters, council ranger services, dog off-leash areas and responsible pet ownership programs.
Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig said the release of the list was a light-hearted way to mark International Dog Day while reminding owners of the importance of keeping their pets microchipped, registered and their contact details up to date.
Office of Local Government Deputy Secretary Brett Whitworth said this was the first time the agency had released data on the most popular dog names recorded on the NSW Pet Registry.
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