Picking the best pet names can be a real task. After all, your pet is going to be stuck with the name you choose for them for the rest of their life, so you want to make absolutely certain that you get it right! But with so many names around, it is easy to end up getting swamped by ideas and suggestions – none of which sound right for your pet! So, this Christmas, why not take inspiration from the season and pick out one of our festive pet names?
If you are adopting or rehoming a new pet at this time of year, festive pet names can be the ideal way to make the most of the season and, in years to come, will help you to remember the time when you first got your pet.
So, read on for our A-Z of the best festive pet names around this holiday season!
- Adora – Meaning beloved, or gift, this Latin name is ideal for a pet which has been received as a present this Christmas.
- Baubles – A fun seasonal name, this is perfect for the pet who loves to play!
- Chilly – Especially apt if it’s a cold winter this year! Pets with white fur are well suited to this name.
- Dasher – One of Santa’s reindeer, Dasher is also great for more energetic or lively pets.
- Ebenezer – Don’t be a Scrooge this Christmas!
- Frosty – No, not the snowman! Frosty is a cute, seasonal name for your pet.
- Glacier - Another winter themed name for you to pick from.
- Halia – Of Norse origin, Halia means ‘unexpected gift’ and is a great unique name.
- Igloo – A fun name for a fun-loving pet!
- Jack – For a more subtle winter theme, name your male pet Jack (after Jack Frost!)
- Kringle – The ideal name for a pet who is generous when it comes to affection.
- Lucy – Saint Lucy’s Day (13th December) traditionally signals the start of Christmas. Get into the true spirit of the season with this pet name.
- Mittens – A feline favourite and ideal for this time of year.
- Nutmeg – A cute, festive name, easily adaptable to many different types of pet.
- Old Man (Winter) – It makes for a hilarious contrast if you name a young puppy this!
- Prancer – Another reindeer name. Ideal for a high-spirited pet.
- Rudolph – Of course, our list simply wouldn’t be complete without Rudolph!
- Star – Another classic.
- Tiny Tim – We think this is an adorable name for a small dog or puppy!
- Uma - Meaning light or peace, this is a great name to spread the spirit of Christmas.
- Vortex – For the pet who just can’t sit still…
- Winter – Simple, but effective.
- Yule – The ideal name for the pet who is born at Christmas!
For seasonal cat name inspiration, check out our handy guide to the best seasonal cat names.