{"id":33775,"date":"2025-08-31T00:34:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T00:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/33775\/"},"modified":"2025-08-31T00:34:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T00:34:15","slug":"the-most-popular-pet-names-inspired-by-books-are-literary-gold-study-reveals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/33775\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Popular Pet Names Inspired By Books Are Literary Gold, Study Reveals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Books hold a special kind of magic\u2014not only do they whisk us away into other worlds, but they also leave behind stories, emotions, and characters that stay with us. For many, they\u2019re more than just a form of escape, they\u2019re a source of comfort, creativity, and inspiration. That\u2019s why it\u2019s no surprise that beloved book characters often inspire the names we give to our furry family members. Whether it&#8217;s a brave hero, a quirky <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/dogs\/sidekick-dog-breeds\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:sidekick;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">sidekick<\/a> or a whimsical creature from a favorite story, literary names carry meaning and charm. In fact, a new study just revealed the most popular pet names inspired by books for 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The results come from to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=78bcaa6d-2c2a-4526-b1b9-3815100763e3&amp;siteId=us-y4p&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=8d72fbb5-c581-3c5f-bd2b-67591ffe86ad&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Trusted+Housesitters&amp;linkText=Trusted+Housesitters&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy50cnVzdGVkaG91c2VzaXR0ZXJzLmNvbS9ibG9nL3BldHMvcG9wdWxhci1wZXQtbmFtZXMtc3R1ZHktMjAyNS8iLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjhkNzJmYmI1LWM1ODEtM2M1Zi1iZDJiLTY3NTkxZmZlODZhZCIsIm9yaWdpbmFsVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudHJ1c3RlZGhvdXNlc2l0dGVycy5jb20vYmxvZy9wZXRzL3BvcHVsYXItcGV0LW5hbWVzLXN0dWR5LTIwMjUvIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAbeAtlCaDei9p11tUAZB5nA8UoqiBRo3q6vCbQxFvRAZ&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trustedhousesitters.com%2Fblog%2Fpets%2Fpopular-pet-names-study-2025%2F\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Trusted Housesitters;elmt:\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Trusted Housesitters;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Trusted Housesitters;elmt:;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Trusted Housesitters<\/a>\u2018\u00a0annual Pet Name Study, which offers an inside look into nearly 100,000 pet names registered by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/dogs\/signs-youre-a-good-pet-owner\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:pet parents;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">pet parents<\/a>\u00a0on their platform.\u00a0This year, they noted that several books including the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer, Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne, It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover, Throne of Glass by <a href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/books\/sarah-j-maas-excites-fans-with-big-a-court-of-thorns-and-roses-news\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sarah J. Maas;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Sarah J. Maas<\/a>, the Fourth Wing books by Rebecca Yarros and the Harry Potter novels by J. K. Rowling were all top literally inspirations for dog and cat names.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">To see which names from those stories\u2014and many other Booktok favorites\u2014made the list of 30 most popular book-inspired pet names, as well as which moniker is ranked number one, keep reading! There may even be a plot twist or two, with some surprising ones that made the cut. Everything is revealed below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/most-popular-cat-name-2025-trusted-housesitters-survey\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:This Is the Most Popular Cat Name for 2025, New Study Says;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">This Is the Most Popular Cat Name for 2025, New Study Says<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>#1 Most Popular Pet Name Inspired By Books<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">When it comes to book-inspired pet names, you might expect something like Dobby, Gatsby, or even Arya to top the list. But surprisingly, the most popular name doesn\u2019t come from a literary classic. Instead, it\u2019s soft, sweet and just a little bit sparkly. That\u2019s right, the most popular book-inspired pet name is Bella, as in Bella Swan from <a href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/news\/twilight-cast-reunion-fans-saying-the-same-thing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Twilight;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Twilight<\/a>. Turns out, even years later, pet parents are still firmly Team Edward.<\/p>\n<p>30 Most Popular Pet Names Inspired By Books, Study Reveals<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">From beloved classics to modern tales, the top 30 book-inspired <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/dogs\/happiest-dog-breeds\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:dog;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">dog<\/a> and cat names are nothing short of page-turning.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Bella,\u00a0Twilight\u00a0(Bella Swan)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Jasper,\u00a0Twilight\u00a0(Jasper Hale)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Percy,\u00a0Percy Jackson &amp; the Olympians<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Calvin,\u00a0Calvin and Hobbes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Atlas,\u00a0It Ends with Us\u00a0(Atlas Shrugged)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Pippin,\u00a0The Lord of the Rings\u00a0(Peregrin Took)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Arya,\u00a0A Song of Ice and Fire\u00a0(Game of Thrones)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hobbes,\u00a0Calvin and Hobbes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Atticus,\u00a0To Kill a Mockingbird\u00a0(Atticus Finch)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Huck,\u00a0The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Ginny,\u00a0Harry Potter\u00a0(Ginny Weasley)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sherlock,\u00a0Sherlock Holmes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Gatsby,\u00a0The Great Gatsby<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Emmett,\u00a0Twilight\u00a0(Emmett Cullen)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rowan,\u00a0Throne of Glass\u00a0(Rowan Whitethorn)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Gandalf,\u00a0The Lord of the Rings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Neville,\u00a0Harry Potter\u00a0(Neville Longbottom)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Katniss,\u00a0The Hunger Games<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Frodo,\u00a0The Lord of the Rings\u00a0(Frodo Baggins)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Augustus (The Fault in Our Stars)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Up Next:<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/most-popular-city-inspired-pet-name-of-2025\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Related: 2025\u2019s Most Popular City-Inspired Pet Name, Revealed By New Study;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Related: 2025\u2019s Most Popular City-Inspired Pet Name, Revealed By New Study<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This story was originally reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/most-popular-pet-names-inspired-by-books\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Parade Pets;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Parade Pets<\/a> on Aug 30, 2025, where it first appeared in the <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pet News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Pet News<\/a> section. 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