Books hold a special kind of magic—not only do they whisk us away into other worlds, but they also leave behind stories, emotions, and characters that stay with us. For many, they’re more than just a form of escape, they’re a source of comfort, creativity, and inspiration. That’s why it’s no surprise that beloved book characters often inspire the names we give to our furry family members. Whether it’s a brave hero, a quirky sidekick or a whimsical creature from a favorite story, literary names carry meaning and charm. In fact, a new study just revealed the most popular pet names inspired by books for 2025.
The results come from to Trusted Housesitters‘ annual Pet Name Study, which offers an inside look into nearly 100,000 pet names registered by pet parents on their platform. This year, they noted that several books including the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer, Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne, It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover, Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas, the Fourth Wing books by Rebecca Yarros and the Harry Potter novels by J. K. Rowling were all top literally inspirations for dog and cat names.
To see which names from those stories—and many other Booktok favorites—made the list of 30 most popular book-inspired pet names, as well as which moniker is ranked number one, keep reading! There may even be a plot twist or two, with some surprising ones that made the cut. Everything is revealed below.
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#1 Most Popular Pet Name Inspired By Books
When it comes to book-inspired pet names, you might expect something like Dobby, Gatsby, or even Arya to top the list. But surprisingly, the most popular name doesn’t come from a literary classic. Instead, it’s soft, sweet and just a little bit sparkly. That’s right, the most popular book-inspired pet name is Bella, as in Bella Swan from Twilight. Turns out, even years later, pet parents are still firmly Team Edward.
30 Most Popular Pet Names Inspired By Books, Study Reveals
From beloved classics to modern tales, the top 30 book-inspired dog and cat names are nothing short of page-turning.
Bella, Twilight (Bella Swan)
Jasper, Twilight (Jasper Hale)
Percy, Percy Jackson & the Olympians
Calvin, Calvin and Hobbes
Atlas, It Ends with Us (Atlas Shrugged)
Pippin, The Lord of the Rings (Peregrin Took)
Arya, A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones)
Hobbes, Calvin and Hobbes
Atticus, To Kill a Mockingbird (Atticus Finch)
Huck, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Ginny, Harry Potter (Ginny Weasley)
Sherlock, Sherlock Holmes
Gatsby, The Great Gatsby
Emmett, Twilight (Emmett Cullen)
Rowan, Throne of Glass (Rowan Whitethorn)
Gandalf, The Lord of the Rings
Neville, Harry Potter (Neville Longbottom)
Katniss, The Hunger Games
Frodo, The Lord of the Rings (Frodo Baggins)
Augustus (The Fault in Our Stars)
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This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Aug 30, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.