Pet Names GeneratorPet Names Generator

Luna Pet Name

Luna is a popular cats and dogs name, meaning "Moon" and originating from Latin, most often given to female pets, with a classic, modern, nature style, ranked #2 among dog names and ranked #1 among cat names, across 12,661 pet records in our database.

LOO-nah rising Verified

Luna at a glance

MeaningMoon
OriginLatin
LanguageLatin
StyleClassic, modern, nature
Length4 letters
Syllables2
GenderMostly female
PetsDogs, cats and other pets

How popular is Luna as a pet name?

Luna is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.

#2

Dog Name

#1

Cat Name

12,661

Pet Records

Luna pet name popularity over time

20062008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is Luna a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female99%
Male1%

Luna is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.

Is Luna more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs32%
Cats10%
Other58%

Which dog breeds are commonly named Luna?

Based on the available breed data, Luna appears among:

Yorkshire Terrier (310)Shih Tzu (301)Labrador Retriever Crossbreed (274)Labrador Retriever (258)Poodle Crossbreed (217)Domestic Shorthair (81)Retriever, Labrador (45)LAB MIX (40)
See more: Dog Names by Breed

What does the name Luna mean?

Luna means "Moon" and comes from Latin.

The name is associated with classic, modern, nature, which makes it a popular choice for pets.

Names like Luna

If you like Luna, you may also like:

Luna nicknames

LuLuluLunieLunahLunae

What kind of pet name is Luna?

Luna fits these categories:

Luna as a human name

Luna is also used as a human name. Ranked #15 for girls in the US (SSA 2024)

Name insights for Luna

Dogs
Cats
gentle
labrador retriever: Labradors are friendly and playful, matching the gentle nature associated with the name Luna.

Where does our pet-name data come from?

PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.

Data coverage

2006 — 2026

Pet records analyzed

12,661

Last updated

2026-09-18

Allegheny County Dog Licenses: 418 recordsAustin Animal Center: 52 recordsNYC Dog Licensing: 7,363 recordsSeattle Pet Licenses: 375 recordsToronto Licensed Pets: 4,453 records
View our Pet Name Data Methodology

Looking for more names like Luna?

Use our pet name generator to discover more dog names for female pets with similar vibes.

Generate More Names