A distinctive pick — fewer than 4 pets share this name.
Named after Yuri Gagarin, the Soviet cosmonaut who became the first human to travel to outer space in 1961.
Gagarin is a name that shoots for the stars — literally. Naming your pet after the first human in space carries an unmistakable spirit of adventure, courage, and pioneering achievement. It's a name for a pet who boldly goes where no pet has gone before, probably into whatever room they're not supposed to be in.
The Soviet space dog who preceded Gagarin's mission, becoming the first animal to orbit Earth in 1957.
Pets named Gagarin are most often described as:
Trait order based on owner reports across pet registries.
Gagarin is a well-known pet name with 4 registered pets. Pets named Gagarin are often described as adventurous, pioneering, brave.
Gagarin is more commonly given to male pets, though it can be used for any pet.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: NYC & Seattle pet licensing records · Methodology