35 Of The Funniest Pet Names Vets Have Heard During A Visit To Their Clinic
Memorable pet names netizens have heard.
We love a good pet name, and this list has a whole heap of unique choices people have opted for. Shared in response to a Redditor's question, “Veterinarians, what are the funniest pet names you've had come into your clinic?”, vet staff and pet lovers chimed in with unique and creative monikers they’ve heard. Implying a good sense of humour, the following names range from bizarre to brilliant, and we hope you enjoy them as much as we did.
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My personal favourite is a dog named Woofgang, which inspired me to name my cat Meowzart.
Image source: anon, Meghan Gordon
Not a vet but saw Lizard named Harry.
As in yer a Lizard Harry.
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Had a neighbor once who had two massive Rottweilers and allowed their young daughter to name them -- Big Dog and Glitter.
Image source: anon, Josue Ladoo Pelegrin
IANAV but a saw a poster for a missing cat named Chairman Meow.
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I met a cat named Maybelline at the vet which I thought was a great name because it comes with a built-in theme song. Like someone walks into the room and says, "Who knocked over the vase?" And you sing, "Maybe it's Maybelline.".
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I have some friends who have a cat named Greg from Accounting.
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My friend named her black cat Edgar Allan Purrr.
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Wanker. A terrier mix who was actually pretty cool and not a wanker in any sense. Also a blind and deaf dog named Helen Smeller.
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Not a vet, but my husband named a feral tabby cat we adopted Alt-Tab because he'd make us switch from whatever task we were working on when he wanted attention or food.
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Vet tech here. Best one was a tiny little Chihuahua named "Bone Crusher." He was owned by an amateur body builder. Guy was like 6'4" and close to 300 lbs. Funny situation all in all.
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NAV, but in high school my friend had an iguana named mariguana.
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Worked at a daycare, my favorite was "diogi" (d-o-g).
Image source: kortokrizzle, Tarah Dane
Not a vet but my sister has a beta fish named Swim Shady.
Image source: FroggiJoy87, Charlie Wollborg
My husband use to work at a Humane Society vet office. He was up for adoption, not in for vet care, but once a rooster came in named Cluck Norris. (This was in Reno, Nevada).
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I work at a vets, we had to do a call back for advice on a cat named Ballbag.
Image source: DanimusRex, Andriyko Podilnyk
My friend used to have a cat named Chicken Salad. He currently owns a cat named Grandma.
Image source: JustaSmallTownPearl, Mikhail Vasilyev
Leonardo DiCatio; Zombie Apocalypse.
Image source: AndoraAnaheim, Yerlin Matu
Not a vet, but if any of the ladies from our vet place were here, they'd probably tell the story of me bringing in my sister's cat to be spayed. And I had to look them in the eyes and tell them this tiny, buzzing calico girl was named "Batman."
As the lady behind the counter put it, "We've had a couple other pets named Batman. None of them were girls, though."
As to why her name was Batman, my sister, who was in her 30's at the time, just insisted repeatedly that "Batman is a cool name for a girl.".
Image source: yumyummers, Kateryna Hliznitsova
Not a Vet, but I do work with animals. We had a dog named Lunchbox. Still can’t get over that.
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My aunt and uncle used to have a lovely white cat named Dumptruck. i miss Dumptruck.
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Vet tech here, we did a minor surgery on a cat named Bastard yesterday. Nowhere near the top but I can't remember the ridiculous ones off the top of my head.
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I once had a pet emperor scorpion named Cuddles.
Image source: FinnSolomon, Kayl Photo
Not a vet but my hamsters are named Alexander Hamsterton and Aaron Furr.
Image source: nmvalerie, Yogendra Singh
I always wanted to have an animal named peeve so I could say "this is my pet peeve".
Image source: Rockytana, Josue Michel
Worked at a day care, bulldog named Potato, was a favorite.
#1
Image source: ubercanucksfan, Manja Vitolic
My personal favourite is a dog named Woofgang, which inspired me to name my cat Meowzart.
#2
Image source: anon, Meghan Gordon
Not a vet but saw Lizard named Harry.
As in yer a Lizard Harry.
#3
Image source: justGusCos, bubblessue67
Had a neighbor once who had two massive Rottweilers and allowed their young daughter to name them -- Big Dog and Glitter.
#4
Image source: anon, Josue Ladoo Pelegrin
IANAV but a saw a poster for a missing cat named Chairman Meow.
#5
Image source: 13707892, Nathan Anderson
I met a cat named Maybelline at the vet which I thought was a great name because it comes with a built-in theme song. Like someone walks into the room and says, "Who knocked over the vase?" And you sing, "Maybe it's Maybelline.".
#6
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I have some friends who have a cat named Greg from Accounting.
#7
Image source: possum-power, Neven Krcmarek
My friend named her black cat Edgar Allan Purrr.
#8
Image source: PrettyButEmpty, Getty Images
Wanker. A terrier mix who was actually pretty cool and not a wanker in any sense. Also a blind and deaf dog named Helen Smeller.
#9
Image source: anon, Davex Video
Not a vet, but my husband named a feral tabby cat we adopted Alt-Tab because he'd make us switch from whatever task we were working on when he wanted attention or food.
#10
Image source: YouMightKnowOfMe, thanh hien
Vet tech here. Best one was a tiny little Chihuahua named "Bone Crusher." He was owned by an amateur body builder. Guy was like 6'4" and close to 300 lbs. Funny situation all in all.
#11
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NAV, but in high school my friend had an iguana named mariguana.
#12
There's a pot belly pig living next door to me... I've called him Notorious P.I.G. Image source: gparedes7#13
Image source: 47h3157, Angel Luciano
Worked at a daycare, my favorite was "diogi" (d-o-g).
#14
My cats name growing up was Edward Scissor Paws. Image source: schuser#15
When I was 6 I named our dog Kitty. Image source: Questionsforlater#16
Image source: kortokrizzle, Tarah Dane
Not a vet but my sister has a beta fish named Swim Shady.
#17
Image source: FroggiJoy87, Charlie Wollborg
My husband use to work at a Humane Society vet office. He was up for adoption, not in for vet care, but once a rooster came in named Cluck Norris. (This was in Reno, Nevada).
#18
I know a dog called Askit, So when people inquire about the dog's name, the owner says, "Askit". Image source: Wheres_that_to#19
Image source: pippabeemine, Michael Sum
I work at a vets, we had to do a call back for advice on a cat named Ballbag.
#20
DVM Student here. I've met: * A cat named Paperwork * A cat named Monkeyslap * A toy Schnauzer named Snackpack * And a Great Dane named "Left Boot"... His human was a 7 year old boy who yelled at me because I misread his name which was written "L. Boot" Which I assumed was a kid trying to write "El Boots". I was like "El Boots" is an adorable name, did you think of that?" He yelled at me and said, "NO, HE'S JUST ONE BOOT. LEFT BOOT." Also, my Leopard Gecko's name is Fitzlizard Darcy... Image source: Mcdickboat#21
Image source: DanimusRex, Andriyko Podilnyk
My friend used to have a cat named Chicken Salad. He currently owns a cat named Grandma.
#22
Image source: JustaSmallTownPearl, Mikhail Vasilyev
Leonardo DiCatio; Zombie Apocalypse.
#23
Image source: AndoraAnaheim, Yerlin Matu
Not a vet, but if any of the ladies from our vet place were here, they'd probably tell the story of me bringing in my sister's cat to be spayed. And I had to look them in the eyes and tell them this tiny, buzzing calico girl was named "Batman."
As the lady behind the counter put it, "We've had a couple other pets named Batman. None of them were girls, though."
As to why her name was Batman, my sister, who was in her 30's at the time, just insisted repeatedly that "Batman is a cool name for a girl.".
#24
Image source: yumyummers, Kateryna Hliznitsova
Not a Vet, but I do work with animals. We had a dog named Lunchbox. Still can’t get over that.
#25
I have a rescue husky who was abandoned at a petrol station in Cyprus. We named him Diesel. Image source: Trivius#26
Image source: anon, Alyona Bogomolova
My aunt and uncle used to have a lovely white cat named Dumptruck. i miss Dumptruck.
#27
Image source: unusuallylost, JSB Co.
Vet tech here, we did a minor surgery on a cat named Bastard yesterday. Nowhere near the top but I can't remember the ridiculous ones off the top of my head.
#28
Image source: havron, Shadow749
I once had a pet emperor scorpion named Cuddles.
#29
Image source: FinnSolomon, Kayl Photo
Not a vet but my hamsters are named Alexander Hamsterton and Aaron Furr.
#30
My sister used to work at a doggy daycare, and there was a dog whose name was Dammit. "Come inside, Dammit!". Image source: Scarlet-Janefox#31
Image source: nmvalerie, Yogendra Singh
I always wanted to have an animal named peeve so I could say "this is my pet peeve".
#32
My dog’s name is Bark Obama. Image source: atreddit13#33
I'm no Vet, but my wife and I adopted an adult cat who was originally named Sammy, but I wasn't satisfied with a pet that didn't have an 80s reference for a name so I tried for Mr. Roboto, I got vetoed on that so I went with Domo Hairy Gato instead. Side note: I'm no longer married, but still have Domo aka The Domonater, Lord Bishop Grand Admiral Marshal of the Noms. Image source: Lonestar1771#34
Image source: Rockytana, Josue Michel
Worked at a day care, bulldog named Potato, was a favorite.
#35
Not a vet, but my buddy has a cat named Lucipurr. Image source: Vader_BombDE
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