Pet names are often cute or sentimental, but some are downright funny. Have you ever heard of a cat named Benito Burrito, Strepsil or Schrodinger?
Sunshine Coast Council has revealed a selection of the region’s more unusual pet names to promote annual registration renewals, which are due by September 30.
Council sifted through more than 66,000 registered cats and dogs to list the most popular names – as well as the funniest – among our furry friends.
The funniest dog names according to council were: Basil Albatross Piccaninny, Boo Boo Nasty, Polly Waffle, Albus Dumbledore, Coco Melon, Albie Dumbledog, Frenchclown Highrhodes Opal, Duke Augustine, Kensington Pride, Chai Latte, Shadow Puppet, Elvenhome Moonlite Sonata, Sailor White and Sir Waddlesworth.
The funniest cat names included: Archduke Orion Averii Odain II, Artichoke Gaynor, Benito Burrito, Blackie Chan, Medusa la Gatita de la Luna, Sparkles Jet Plane, Strepsil, Bill Murray, Random Puss Puss and Schrodinger.
Councillor Christian Dickson said it was important to register your pet with the council.
“My dogs Cally and Atlas know their names when I call them, but if they were to get lost, they can’t tell someone what that name is or say where they live,” Cr Dickson said.
“They’re both smart kelpie-cross dogs – but not that smart!
“My dogs are too important to me to risk not registering them with council.
“Losing a pet is distressing for the pet and their owners, so the sooner we can reunite a lost animal with its family the better.
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“During the 2024-2025 financial year council reunited 117 cats and 260 dogs, which were taken to council’s animal management facility.
“We want to reduce these numbers by encouraging pet owners to permanently attach council tags to their pet’s collar.”
Pet registration is $30 for desexed and microchipped animals and $15 for current pensioner card holders.
There is also the option of a lifetime registration for desexed and microchipped cats – a one-off $109 payment.
Dog registration is required under the Queensland Government Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 and cat registration is required under Sunshine Coast Council Local Law No.2 (Animal Management) 2011.
Top 10 cat names
- Luna
- Bella
- Charlie
- Leo
- Mia
- Moly
- Coco
- Nala
- Frankie
- Willow
Top 10 dog names
- Bella
- Charlie
- Luna
- Daisy
- Molly
- Ruby
- Buddy
- Coco
- Rosie
- Frankie
