Most bizarre royal pet names – and their secret meanings

In her lifetime, the late Queen Elizabeth II became synonymous with Corgis. She is thought to have owned more than 30 during her reign, including her beloved pet Susan, whom she received on her 18th birthday. 

When it came to naming her pet pooches, the late monarch appeared to experiment with an array of themes, including food and drink, nature, places she visited and her favourite books.

One of her remaining Corgis, Muick, who has since been adopted by Sarah Ferguson, was named Muick after Loch Muick which sits on the Balmoral estate.

Her Majesty had a particular fondness for her Scottish bolthole, so it's perhaps no surprise that the Highland residence inspired her pet dog's moniker.

Last month, it was revealed that King Charles had welcomed a new four-legged friend into his royal home. 

While Charles has previously owned Jack Russell Terriers and Labradors, His Majesty opted for an usual breed this time… enter the Lagotto Romagnolo – an Italian dog breed known for its retrieving skills and truffle-hunting abilities. 

As King Charles is a keen forager, it seems like that the name “Snuff” is a sweet nod to the pup's scavenging skills.

In February, Charles's wife Queen Camilla adopted an adorable new family member in the form of a rescue pup from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. 

Camilla, who has owned multiple pet pooches in her lifetime, settled on the unusual moniker “Moley” in light of its striking resemblance to a mole. During a solo visit to Canterbury, she explained how her new pup looks “just like a mole.”

When asked what breed it is, Camilla replied: “You may well ask. A bit of everything. It's a rescue dog.” Moley's mother is understood to be half Jack Russell, half unknown – while her father's breed is unknown.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex adopted their black Labrador Pula back in 2018, shortly after they tied the knot. 

According to People magazine, their chosen moniker ‘Pula' is likely a nod to Botswana, seeing as it's the name of the country's official currency. 

Botswana holds a special place in Harry and Meghan's heart as it's where their romance blossomed when they first started dating.

Orla was given to the Prince and Princess of Wales by Kate's brother, James Middleton. 

The entrepreneur owns multiple spaniels, and over the years, has used several of his dogs for breeding. 

The moniker is of Irish origin and means “golden princess”. It stems from the Irish words for gold (ór) and prince/princess (flaith).