Pet names inspired by pop culture


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Pets are increasingly being named after characters from films, TV series and video games. Photo: 123rf.com

Dog parents want to give their pets names that show character.

While some dog parents make fairly conventional choices when it comes to naming their pets, others prefer more original monikers. A major souce of inspiration is popular culture, with pets increasingly being named after characters from films, TV series and video games.

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