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"twitter:image": "https://www.pedibase.com/og.png" "twitter:title": "Dog and cat names 2026: letter B" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.pedibase.com/llms.txt) Letter of the year 2026: B # Dog and cat name generator Depending on the country, purebred puppies and kittens are given names starting with the letter assigned to their birth year: in France, 2026 is the year of B. Choose a country, species, year, and sex to get name ideas. Country France Species Dog Cat Year of birth 2026 - letter B Sex All Male Female B Letter of the year 2026: B 96 dog name ideas starting with B More ideas Our suggestions - Billie Female - Bolero Female - Barbara Female - Bianca Female - Blanche Female - Baladine Female ## Letter of the year: complete table In France, LOF (dogs) and LOOF (cats) follow the same schedule: a 20-letter cycle, excluding K, Q, W, X, Y, Z. - 2010F - 2011G - 2012H - 2013I - 2014J - 2015L - 2016M - 2017N - 2018O - 2019P - 2020R - 2021S - 2022T - 2023U - 2024V - 2025A - 2026BCurrent - 2027C - 2028D - 2029E - 2030F - 2031G - 2032H - 2033I - 2034J - 2035L ## Why is there a letter for each year? Since 1926, the Société Centrale Canine has assigned a letter to each year: all puppies born in the same year and registered in the LOF (French studbook) receive a name starting with that letter. The LOOF (French cat studbook) applies the same principle to pedigree kittens. The alphabet is reduced to 20 letters: K, Q, W, X, Y, and Z are excluded because there aren't enough names available. The cycle therefore repeats every 20 years: after V in 2024, a new cycle began with A in 2025, and 2026 is the year of B. This rule applies only to animals registered with the LOF or LOOF. For a dog or cat without a pedigree, the letter is still a popular tradition: it helps you guess a pet's age from its name and choose from thousands of ideas. ## Choosing a name for your puppy or kitten Short and easy to call A one- or two-syllable name is easy to remember and call out, even from a distance. Avoid command-like names Avoid names that sound like “sit,” “no,” or “come” to prevent confusion during training. Think about the adult A cute name for a 2 kg puppy should still suit a 40 kg dog. Choose a distinctive name A less common name helps avoid confusion at the park or vet when several pets respond to the same call. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the letter of the year for 2026? In 2026, the letter of the year is B for both dogs and cats. It applies to animals born in 2026 and registered with the LOF or LOOF. ### What will the letter of the year be for 2027? The letter for 2027 will be C. The table above shows the letter for each year through 2035. ### Do I have to follow the letter of the year? Yes, if you're registering a puppy with the LOF or a kitten with the LOOF: the registered name must start with the letter for the year of birth. For a pet without a pedigree, there's no requirement—you can choose any name you like. ### Why are the letters K, Q, W, X, Y, and Z missing? These letters were excluded because there weren't enough names available. However, the LOOF allows some of them in certain years: K in years assigned J, Q in years assigned P, and W, X, Y, or Z in years assigned V. ### Can I use a different everyday name? Of course. The name on the pedigree is often long and preceded or followed by the breeder's kennel name. Many families use a shorter everyday name, whether or not it starts with the letter of the year. ### What about Belgium, Luxembourg, or Switzerland? Belgium (LOSH for dogs, Felis Belgica for cats) and Luxembourg use all 26 letters of the alphabet: in 2026, the letter is Z in Belgium and X in Luxembourg. Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands don't require an annual letter; breeders there often choose a letter for each litter. ## Looking for your future companion? Browse registered dog and cat breeders near you. 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