Pet-lovers put a lot of thought into choosing the perfect name for their furry friend – but only one name can come out crowned the top dog.

For the fifth year in a row, the favourite young pet name is New Zealand is Luna.

This is true for puppies, kittens and bunnies – it doesn’t seem to matter kind of four-legged friend you have in your family, Kiwis are fond of naming their pets after the moon.

The New Zealand Companion Animal Register, which holds the details for 1.3 million pets, also found that other popular pet names for young animals in 2023 were: Bella, Charlie, Coco.

The register is the country’s microchip database for any species of pet, and it has been collecting information since 2007.

Companion Animals New Zealand general manager David Lloyd says the names Luna, Bella and Charlie are so common they could cause “confusion at the local dog park or cattery”.

“These names are the top three all-time pet names registered on the New Zealand Companion Animal Register and are the top three again in 2023.”

There are also a few new kids on the block. Barbie and Ken made an appearance as common pet names in 2023, after the blockbuster Barbie Movie was released in July.

Top puppy names 2023:

1. Luna
2. Bella
3. Charlie
4. Ruby
5. Poppy
6. Coco
7. Molly
8. Buddy
9. Daisy
10. Teddy

Top kitten names 2023:

1. Luna
2. Bella
3. Charlie
4. Nala
5. Coco
6. Milo
7. Leo
8. Shadow
9. Poppy
10. Smokey

Top bunny names 2023:

1. Luna
2. Basil
3. Charlie
4. Coco
5. Diasy
6. Clover
7. Oakley
8. Milly
9. Peter
10. Toffee

-Stuff.