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.
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A weekly wrap of the biggest name movers across sports, TV, and the holiday — the names that defined May 19-27, 2026.
A data-driven breakdown of the hottest playoff-inspired pet names dominating May 2026 — from NYC energy to OKC thunder to Montreal French.
Adult Swim fans want hilarious, universe-spanning names for new pets after Rick and Morty returns May 24. Here are the best picks.
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.
Ozzie's career year sparks the best naming debate of the season: does this retro charmer belong in a nursery or on a collar?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.