These Pet Names Are So Wild, You’ll Laugh Your Tail Off

Apparently, the best pet names match your furry friend’s personality and are easy to say. Bonus points if it ends with a vowel - because those sound friendlier, right? If you’re stuck, just peek at your favorite movies, games, or books for epic name ideas.

Heads up! Try not to pick a pet name that sounds too much like another pet’s name - confusion city! Also, skip names that sound like commands. Calling out "Stay" and having a pet named "Shay" might get messy. Keep it short and sweet, about two syllables max. Once you find a name you love, stick with it - mixing names up just confuses your furball.

There’s a whole subreddit called “Petfinder Names” where people share the silliest pet names they spot on the adoption site. If it’s boring? It doesn’t make the cut. Only the weird, wild, and wonderful get the spotlight here.

Also, there’s a fun Twitter account with the same name, showing off the funniest pet names too. Both communities are like a nonstop party of adorable and ridiculous pet name goodness.

The person who started the whole thing said they just wanted to share funny pet names they found while scrolling Petfinder for hours - and bam! It blew up faster than a puppy chasing its tail.

Some names are so out-there, like a cat named “Golfball Sized Hail.” Yep, you read that right. The crazier, the better!

Feeling stuck naming your pet? Just write down all the random stuff you notice around you. One cat got the nickname "Dumptruck" - next up? “Chainsaw.” You do you.

Petfinder itself is basically the Amazon of pet adoption, with a gazillion animals ready for a new home. You can sign up to get alerts for your favorite kind of pets. Pretty smart, right?

Alright, enough chit-chat. Scroll down and meet some animals with names that are totally out there. Don’t forget to tell us which names cracked you up the most!