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Pet Name Bracket

Everyone in the house has a favorite name for the new pet, and nobody wants to give theirs up. A bracket settles it fairly: every name gets a matchup, the family votes, and the winner earns the collar tag.

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Start from an example

Pick a list, tap to remove any choice, and add your own. You can change everything on the next step.

16 choices ยท Single elimination ยท 15 matchups

Next: play solo, play with friends from their phones, or share it as a link. Free, no signup.

How it works

  1. 1
    Add your choices

    Start from an example above or type your own, up to 64.

  2. 2
    Tap your favorites

    Choices meet head-to-head. Tap the one you'd pick, and the winner moves on.

  3. 3
    Crown a champion

    Keep going until one is left. Play again with friends and compare.

Suggested format: Single elimination. Single elimination is quick and decisive, perfect when the new arrival is already waiting for a name.

Better together. Play with friends so the whole family votes from their own phones. Kids love tapping their picks.

Tips for a great pet name bracket

  • Short names with one or two syllables are easiest for pets to learn.
  • Avoid names that sound like commands, like "Kit" (sit) or "Bo" (no).
  • Let each family member add a few names so everyone has a stake in the vote.

Ready-made brackets

Play one now, and see how everyone else voted.

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Frequently asked questions

How do we choose a pet name as a family?

Make a bracket with everyone's ideas, tap Play with friends, and let each person vote from their own phone. The majority wins each matchup until one name is crowned.

What if there's a tie?

In group rooms, ties go to sudden death: a quick revote between the two names. If it's still tied, the room settles it fairly at random.

Can I use it for other animals?

Of course. Add names for a hamster, horse, fish, chicken or anything else. A bracket works the same for any list.

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