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Memorial Day Recap: This Week's Names for Babies and Pets
A weekly wrap of the biggest name movers across sports, TV, and the holiday — the names that defined May 19-27, 2026.
By Jack Lin
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Knicks, Thunder, Canadiens: Best Sports Pet Names Right Now
A data-driven breakdown of the hottest playoff-inspired pet names dominating May 2026 — from NYC energy to OKC thunder to Montreal French.
By Jack Lin
Analysis·8 min
Rick and Morty Pet Names: Wubba Lubba Dub Dog
Adult Swim fans want hilarious, universe-spanning names for new pets after Rick and Morty returns May 24. Here are the best picks.
By Ivy Hung
Analysis·9 min
Rick and Morty Returns: Sci-Fi Names That Actually Work
Rick and Morty's new season drops May 24. Here are the sci-fi names inspired by the show that work on a real birth certificate.
By Ivy Hung
Analysis·8 min
Ozzie Albies Is Mashing: Is Ozzie a Pet or Baby Name?
Ozzie's career year sparks the best naming debate of the season: does this retro charmer belong in a nursery or on a collar?
By Jack Lin
Analysis·8 min
AMA-Worthy Pet Names: Pop Star Inspired Picks
From Glitter to Benny to Luna, pop star culture delivers the best pet names of the year. Here are our AMA-inspired picks for dogs and cats.
By Ivy Hung
Analysis·9 min
American Music Awards 2026: Names From the Red Carpet
The AMAs red carpet is a masterclass in name trends. From chart-toppers to newcomers, here are the baby and pet names worth borrowing this year.
By Ivy Hung
Analysis·8 min
Coco Gauff Defends Paris: Why Coco Owns Pet Names
Coco Gauff's Roland Garros title defense has made Coco one of the most-searched pet names of the year. Here's why it works so well.
By Ivy Hung
Analysis·8 min
Grogu Effect: Naming Your Dog or Cat After Baby Yoda
Baby Yoda conquered the internet. Now Grogu is a legitimate pet name. Here's why it works and what other Mandalorian names suit your pet.
By Ivy Hung
Analysis·9 min
Mandalorian & Grogu Hits Theaters: Star Wars Baby Names
The galaxy's most beloved duo is on the big screen. Here are the Star Wars names that actually work on a real birth certificate.
By Ivy Hung
Analysis·11 min
Royal Names in Real Life: What Princess Charlotte's Generation Did to Baby and Pet Naming
Princess Charlotte turned 11 this May. A decade of data shows exactly how royal names trickle down — and why they now reach pets as fast as babies.
By Ivy Hung
Analysis·11 min
The Top 10 Sports Names of May 2026 (And Whether They Belong to a Baby or a Dog)
From Jannik to Napoleon Solo, May 2026 delivered a remarkable run of sports names. Here's what the data says about which ones work for babies vs. dogs.
By Jack Lin