From Alfie to Zeus, what are Australia's most popular pet names?

Daisy the pug and her owner, James. Source: Supplied / Lost Dogs' Home

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The pandemic saw pet ownership jump by eight per cent in the space of two years - from 61 per cent in 2019 to 69 per cent in 2021.

Daisy, Harley, Luna and Charlie.

These are some of top pet names in Australia according to data compiled from The Lost Dogs’ Home.

2021 figures by Animal Medicines Australia show there are more than 30 million pets across the country with Australia ranking as one of the top pet ownership nations globally.

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