The votes are in, and Nationwide has officially crowned the winners of its 2026 Wacky Pet Names campaign. Pet lovers across the country cast their ballots to determine the most imaginative, unexpected, and downright unforgettable pet names of the year.
The top 10 wackiest dogs, cats, and exotic pet names were put to a public vote that ran April 13-17, 2026 with a record 200,000+ votes counted. Taking home the title of Wackiest Pet Name of 2026 are:
- Internet Browser, a Plott hound from San Antonio, Texas
- Cheddar Big Booty Cheeseburger, a longhair feline with maximum flavor from Benton, Arkansas
- Space Cowboy, a bearded dragon living life on his own terms from Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
The pet’s families will celebrate their wins with a professional photo shoot with their pet and a gift card to create a custom pet portrait.
Nationwide’s Wacky Pet Names campaign highlights the real families behind every funny name and why they choose Nationwide to protect their pets.
It’s a wacky world out there. Be ready for the unexpected with protection from Nationwide pet insurance. To explore pet health insurance coverage for dogs, cats and many avian and exotic pets, visit petinsurance.com.
