The number of pets adopted during the pandemic soared during 2020, and new pet parents in Canada have turned to the hit TV series Schitt's Creek for inspiration for names.
In a poll by The Dog People, via rover.com, the name Twyla increased 93 per cent in Canada, while Alexis Rose jumped 38 per cent and David improved 20 per cent over the previous year.
For those who have yet to see the award winning, Canadian comedy series, Twyla (Sarah Levy) is the friendly waitress and owner of the local Café Tropical. She is always there to lend a sympathetic ear to the Rose family, which sounds like the perfect source of inspo for a pet.
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Alexis Rose (Annie Murphy) is Johnny and Moira's daughter and David's younger sister who is a bit of a brat. She loves the finer things in life and before the Rose family lost their fortune, she spent most of her time away from her family in exotic locations as a model and socialite. Despite her family's shortcomings after going, she always served the best looks.
David Rose (Dan Levy) is Johnny and Moira's flamboyant son, who eventually becomes the owner of a town shop called Rose Apothecary. He's the black sheep of the family but his sarcasm and business acumen made him a favourite amongst viewers.
Kristin Sandberg, PR manager with rover.com, told CBC: "The things we care about and interest us as a society are reflected in the names we give our pets. It's really no surprise that Canadians have named their pets after such a beloved show."
The website collected pet names from 35,000 owners who are registered in its database. The names were broken down to reflect in Canada and the U.S. to identify emerging trends year over year.
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Topics: Dog, TV and Film, Pets, Cat, Life, Animals