Who is the top dog (and cat) in Merri-bek?

Who is the top dog (and cat) in Merri-bek?

Ahead of animal registration renewals which are due in April, we took a look at the top 5 names of registered pets across the suburbs of Merri-bek.

Where did your four-legged friend’s name end up? The top name was LUNA! Luna tops the charts for overall most popular pet name in Merri-bek.

  1. Luna
  2. Charlie
  3. Bella
  4. Ruby
  5. Molly

Scroll down to see the most popular names for dogs and cats by each suburb! We had a great time reviewing all our registered pets names, so threw in some shout outs to some unique names as well. Did your furry friend get a mention? 

Under Victorian Law, all cats and dogs must be registered. If you own a cat or dog, it is your responsibility to ensure that you register them with Council. Pet registrations expire on April 10 this year.

If you have not registered or renewed your registration or need to update your details, please click the link below:


Top pet names in Brunswick

Top dog names

  1. Charlie
  2. Ruby / Rubi
  3. Billie / Billy
  4. Lily / Lillie
  5. Poppy

Top cat names

  1. Luna
  2. Bella
  3. Coco
  4. George
  5. Leo

Special shout out to Margaret a dog registered in Brunswick!

Top pet names in Brunswick East

Top dog names

  1. Charlie / Charli
  2. Rosie
  3. Luna
  4. Billie / Billy
  5. Poppy

Top cat names

  1. Luna
  2. Pepper
  3. George
  4. Leo
  5. Lulu

Special shout out to the 2 pets named Wayne in Merri-bek. 1 cat and 1 dog who are both registered in Brunswick East!

Top pet names in Brunswick West

Top dog names

  1. Charlie / Charli
  2. Luna
  3. Alfie
  4. Billie / Billy
  5. Bella

Top cat names

  1. Luna
  2. Charlie / Charli
  3. Daisy
  4. Bella
  5. Cleo

Special shout out to Brunswick West cat Madam Muffin Top!

Top pet names in Coburg

Top dog names

  1. Charlie /  Charli
  2. Ruby / Rubi
  3. Luna
  4. Molly
  5. Frankie

Top cat names

  1. Luna
  2. Lily
  3. Milo
  4. Charlie / Charli
  5. Lucy

There are 2 pets called Tugboat in Merri-bek! 1 cat and 1 dog who are both registered in Coburg.

Top pet names in Coburg North

Top dog names

  1. Charlie / Charli
  2. Bella
  3. Lola
  4. Oscar
  5. Archie

Top cat names

  1. Luna
  2. Molly
  3. Lily / Lillie
  4. Ginger
  5. Mittens

Top pet names in Fawkner

Top dog names

  1. Luna
  2. Max
  3. Charlie
  4. Milo
  5. Rocky

Top cat names

  1. Ginger
  2. Nala
  3. Simba
  4. Bella
  5. Luna

Top pet names in Glenroy

Top dog names

  1. Bella
  2. Max
  3. Charlie / Charli
  4. Milo
  5. Daisy

Top cat names

  1. Bella
  2. Coco
  3. Luna
  4. Ginger
  5. Simba

Along way from Donaldson's Dairy, we have a cat from Glenroy called Hairy Maclary! 

Top pet names in Gowanbrae

Top dog names

  1. Bailey
  2. Ruby / Rubi
  3. Bonnie
  4. Alfie
  5. Buddy

Top cat names

  1. Bella
  2. Coco
  3. Jasper
  4. Mittens
  5. Romeo

We hope cat, Special Agent Jelly Bean is keeping a watchful eye over Gowanbrae. 

Top pet names in Hadfield

Top dog names

  1. Teddy
  2. Bella
  3. Daisy
  4. Luna
  5. Milo

Top cat names

  1. Luna
  2. Shadow
  3. Tiger
  4. Honey
  5. Milo

Special shout out to Hadfield cat Chupa Chup!

Top pet names in Oak Park

Top dog names

  1. Charlie / Charli
  2. Frankie
  3. Luna
  4. Bella
  5. Coco

Top cat names

  1. Molly
  2. Oscar
  3. Tiger
  4. Kitty
  5. Luna

Top pet names in Pascoe Vale

Top dog names

  1. Archie
  2. Bella
  3. Charlie / Charli
  4. Coco
  5. Luna

Top cat names

  1. Luna
  2. Charlie / Charli
  3. Daisy
  4. Mia
  5. Molly

Top pet names in Pascoe Vale South

Top dog names

  1. Archie
  2. Bella
  3. Charlie / Charli
  4. Coco
  5. Luna

Top cat names

  1. Kitty
  2. Charlie / Charli
  3. Bella
  4. George
  5. Smokey

Special shout out to Pascoe Vale cat Paddle Pop! 


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