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'I'm a vet and these are the 5 most overused dog names I'm tired of hearing'
Reach Daily Express | May 18, 2026 12:39 PM CST

While you may believe your pet's name suits their unique personality, vets might beg to differ.

That's precisely the point one vet made after sharing the dog names he's sick of hearing at work almost every day.

In an amusing TikTok video, Vet Amir Anwary, who goes by @amirthevet online, shared the five dog names he considers seriously overused.

He suggested that owners ought to reconsider before selecting them, as there are likely numerous pets in the vicinity bearing the identical name.

Counting them down, he disclosed that Roxy ranked as the fifth most prevalent name at his practice, followed by Luna, Milo, Cooper and, finally, Bella claiming the number one position.

While some viewers found the footage hilarious, others promptly confessed they were guilty of employing one of the names themselves.

One user commented: "I have a Cooper and Bella, but the meaning behind how they got their names is what makes them creative and different."

Another added: "Bet you never hear my pets' names - Willis, Wilbur and Wabbles. I also have an a**hole cat, but his name is Witt."

A third user said: "Bro, my dog is named Cooper and my other dog is named Casper. I named him Casper because he's very friendly and playful."

One more admitted: "I'm generic. Luna for my white Pomeranian and Sol for my dilute calico."

Others championed popular pet names, maintaining there's a reason they're so widespread to begin with - because they complement dogs perfectly. Nevertheless, numerous users joked they suddenly felt personally targeted upon hearing their dog's name feature on the list.

This follows another vet revealing the names they encounter repeatedly, stating on Reddit: "I personally am overwhelmed by the names Luna and Teddy. Every single poodle cross I come across seems to be named Teddy."

Responding to her post, another user remarked: "Duke, though that's a personal one. I lost my Duke almost four years ago and just hearing the name still makes me tear up because I miss him so much.

"He was the best boy ever and his death was sudden, very tragic and absolutely horrifying."

They shared a poignant account, detailing: "He and I both were attacked on our front porch by an off leash German Shepherd.

"Duke was a few weeks away from his 14th birthday and developed a pulmonary embolism from his injuries he couldn't survive."


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