EXCLUSIVE: Regency Fever Has Pet Parents Christening Their Pups After Netflix Aristocrats

TikTok’s Bridgerton pet-name craze is spilling into the real world. See the most beloved character-inspired picks for dogs and cats—and steal ideas for your newest family member.

From Alexandra Horowitz, MS, PhD

Now that season four of Netflix’s Bridgerton is finally streaming, obsession with the alternate-history regency romance has never been higher.

The series already reshaped fashion and beauty, yet a quieter effect is surfacing—pet names borrowed from its world.

Bridgerton’s romance, glamour, and unforgettable characters aren’t only hooking viewers—they’re nudging pet parents too. Elegant choices like Penelope and Charlotte, plus fan favourites Simon and Violet, are climbing the ranks among owners chasing a name with charm, personality, and Regency flair. Fresh naming data confirms several cast members have become top picks for both dogs and cats.

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After the last season landed in May 2024, a TikTok trend blew up. The viral “Bridgerton pet name reveal” clips worked by picking Lady or Lord, fusing your pet’s actual name with their favourite food and tacking on ‘-ton.’ Finishing the title meant adding “of” plus the pet’s breed. Silly results like Lady Shakira Cheeseton of Dachshund, Lord Joey Cheerioton of Tabby, and Lady Willow Watermelonton of Mutt had owners piling on.

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Bridgerton-Inspired Pet Names Surge in Popularity

The fad was massive, with clips topping half a million views—but for devoted fans, it was more than a viral blip. Within the show’s loyal community, genuine Bridgerton-inspired pet names keep gaining ground.

Digging into the phenomenon, the global pet-sitting platform TrustedHousesitters polled its members to surface the UK’s most popular Bridgerton-inspired pet names. Among the 75,000 registered pets in the UK, these ranked highest.

Most Popular Bridgerton-Inspired Pet Names

Taking the #1 position, Daphne—the eldest Bridgerton daughter—personifies elegance and grace.

Among male picks, Colin led the pack. The Bridgerton figure is famed for being charming and loyal, much like many cherished pets.

Simon was the second most favoured boy’s pet name from the show. The character is known for loyalty to those he loves, just like our four-legged companions.

Beyond front-runners Daphne and Lady, the names Charlotte, Portia, Lord, and even Benedict earned honourable mentions.

I see the culture of dogdom as well worth a close look—not just for the dogs. They’re friendly, tail-wagging ambassadors for the animal world we increasingly distance ourselves from. We should ask: how do we live with dogs now, and how should we live with them—and all animals—tomorrow? Dr. Horowitz is a cognitive scientist who studies dogs. She heads the Horowitz Dog Cognition Lab and is the New York Times bestselling author of Inside of a Dog. Her new book is Our Dogs, Ourselves: The Story of a Singular Bond.