Boris is one of the fastest growing names for puppies
The top dog! Boris is one of the fastest growing names for puppies with its popularity tripling since the Prime Minister took office
- Boris is one of the fastest growing names for puppies, a new survey shows
- Name’s popularity has almost tripled in the past year, according to More Than
- Prime Minister’s name especially used for labradors, cocker spaniels and pugs
Boris is one of the fastest growing names for puppies, a new survey shows, with its popularity having almost tripled in the past year.
The Prime Minister’s moniker is a particular favourite for labradors, cocker spaniels and pugs, according to UK pet insurance company More Than’s findings.
Research shows the name’s popularity has increased since Mr Johnson moved into 10 Downing Street last year.
Boris is now the 74th most common title for a puppy in Britain, jumping from 128th. The name is also the 48th most popular for a kitten, rising from 123rd, The Times reported.
Boris is one of the fastest growing names for puppies, a new survey shows, with its popularity having almost tripled in the past year (stock photo)
Faye Archer, 41, who lives with her husband Steve in Richmond, north Yorkshire, gave her fox-red labrador puppy the name Boris because of his furrowed brow.
She bred a litter of five puppies and named them all after figures who had made the news this year.
‘Boris Johnson always looks like he has a lot of worry going on,’ she told the publication. ‘Boris the puppy doesn’t have a lot of worry but he’s probably the quieter one of the group.
‘That’s why we called him Boris – because he seems like he gets pushed into a corner.’
One of her other puppies, all five weeks old this weekend, was labelled Hancock, after Health Secretary Matt Hancock, because he is more ‘boisterous’ and has a ‘bit more swagger about him’.
The Prime Minister’s (pictured) moniker has especially been used for labradors, cocker spaniels and pugs, according to UK pet insurance company More Than’s findings
The other three female puppies are called Gigi, after model Gigi Hadid, Jenner, after Kylie Jenner, and Babs, after actress Dame Barbara Windsor, who died last week, aged 83.
Meanwhile, Matt Frost, 43, admitted he renamed his seven-year-old cat Gordon, Boris, because he didn’t feel the pet suited the ‘serious’ original title.
Katy Conway, 40, revealed to the publication that she named her 12-year-old Yorkshire springer spaniel Boris before the moniker increased in popularity.
She said this was because she found Boris to be a cute name you wouldn’t necessarily call your child.
The name Luna came out top in the findings for both puppies and kittens this year, while Snoopy, the beagle in the Peanuts comic strip, was less popular, dropping from sixth most common last year to 347th (stock image)
The name Luna came out top in the findings for both puppies and kittens this year, while Snoopy, the beagle in the Peanuts comic strip, was less popular, dropping from sixth most common last year to 347th.
Pet ownership has increased this year, with a recent Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) study finding two million young Britons have recently bought pets.
A further 16 per cent of all 24 to 35-year-olds – 1.8million people in total – have said they are planning to get a pet soon. The PFMA said it believes this was driven by millennials feeling lonely at home during lockdown.
More Than’s Graham Nicholls said: ‘Dogs and cats have provided solace to millions of Brits during this difficult year, and for many new pet owners, it’s provided that much-needed company and boost for our mood.
‘For those who already have a pet, spending more time at home has meant we’ve become closer to them.’
Top 100 dog names
1. Luna
2. Milo
3. Bella
4. Teddy
5. Buddy
6. Lola
7. Coco
8. Bailey
9. Poppy
10. Willow
11. Daisy
12. Max
13. Reggie
14. Nala
15. Ruby
16. Hugo
17. Bear
18. Charlie
19. Cooper
20. Alfie
21. Rosie
22. Bonnie
23. Molly
24. Ralph
25. Archie
26. Bertie
27. Winnie
28. Mabel
29. Dexter
30. Barney
31. Loki
32. Monty
33. Millie
34. Frank
35. Bruno
36. Oscar
37. Frankie
38. Chester
39. Tilly
40. Freddie
41. Rocco
42. Roxy
43. Marley
44. Murphy
45. Toby
46. Stanley
47. Benji
48. Rocky
49. Dog
50. Winston
51. Blue
52. Bruce
53. Skye
54. Maggie
55. Woody
56. Ted
57. Arlo
58. Jasper
59. Otis
60. Harley
61. Rolo
62. Ronnie
63. Beau
64. Rex
65. Lottie
66. Honey
67. Leo
68. Bobby
69. Belle
70. George
71. Penny
72. Ziggy
73. Ollie
74. Bob
75. Betty
76. Dolly
77. Dave
78. Lexi
79. Buster
80. Henry
81. Boris
82. Pepper
83. Nellie
84. Pippa
85. Simba
86. Pablo
87. Lily
88. Zeus
89. Maisie
90. Olive
91. Finn
92. Ozzy
93. Kobe
94. Minnie
95. Peggy
96. Cookie
97. Louie
98. Kip
99. Betsy
100. Rufus
Top 100 cat names
1. Luna
2. Milo
3. Nala
4. Simba
5. Loki
6. Bella
7. Coco
8. Willow
9. Leo
10. Oreo
11. Lola
12. Teddy
13. Charlie
14. Daisy
15. Cat
16. Oscar
17. Monty
18. Tilly
19. Jasper
20. Ziggy
21. Rosie
22. Blue
23. Shadow
24. Poppy
25. Gizmo
26. Max
27. Cleo
28. Pepper
29. Smudge
30. Molly
31. Misty
32. Cookie
33. George
34. Lily
35. Alfie
36. Bob
37. Belle
38. Mia
39. Millie
40. Buddy
41. Merlin
42. Bear
43. Reggie
44. Tigger
45. Mabel
46. Bertie
47. Freddie
48. Toby
49. Dexter
50. Kitty
51. Boris
52. Archie
53. Chester
54. Arlo
55. Kiki
56. Hugo
57. Tiger
58. Bobby
59. Mittens
60. Ruby
61. Ralph
62. Bonnie
63. Boo
64. Winnie
65. Minnie
66. Rocky
67. Winston
68. Smokey
69. Olive
70. Binx
71. Marley
72. Fluffy
73. Dave
74. Storm
75. Phoebe
76. Harry
77. Maggie
78. Pablo
79. Ollie
80. Ozzy
81. Theo
82. Casper
83. Salem
84. Socks
85. Billy
86. Fred
87. Skye
88. Pixie
89. Frankie
90. Ronnie
91. Otis
92. Peanut
93. Cosmo
94. Maisie
95. Pumpkin
96. Percy
97. Frank
98. Oliver
99. Zeus
100. Biscuit
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