{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"5054","rtpr_id":"nPn5ZtmLYa","ticker":"MIFXX","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["MIFXX"],"title":"Winners Unleashed, Nationwide Reveals the Wackiest Pet Names of 2026","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-04-22T14:12:14.953Z","article_body":"Winners Unleashed, Nationwide Reveals the Wackiest Pet Names of 2026\n\nPR Newswire\n\nCOLUMBUS, Ohio, April 22, 2026\n\nInternet Browser, Cheddar Big Booty Cheeseburger and Space Cowboy Take Top\nHonors\n\nCOLUMBUS, Ohio, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The votes are in, and\nNationwide has officially crowned the winners of its 2026 Wacky Pet Names\ncampaign. Pet lovers across the country cast their ballots to determine the\nmost imaginative, unexpected, and downright unforgettable pet names of the\nyear.\n\n(https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/810417/Nationwide_Logo.html)\n\nTaking home the title of Wackiest Pet Name of 2026 are*:\n\n * Top Dog:\nInternet Browser\n(https://www.petinsurance.com/wackypetnames/2026-dog-names/internet-browser/?_gl=1[ASTERISK]of7vua[ASTERISK]_gcl_au[ASTERISK]MjExNDE1NTU3OS4xNzc1NjU3MTA4[ASTERISK]_ga[ASTERISK]MTU5MjA2NDI1Mi4xNzc2MTcyOTU4[ASTERISK]_ga_GLJSQEPWL4[ASTERISK]czE3NzY2OTk1MTYkbzE1JGcxJHQxNzc2NzAxMDEwJGo2MCRsMCRoMA..)\n\n, a Plott hound from San Antonio, Texas\n * Top Cat:\nCheddar Big Booty Cheeseburger\n(https://www.petinsurance.com/wackypetnames/2026-cat-names/cheddar-big-booty-cheeseburger/?_gl=1[ASTERISK]szrpm7[ASTERISK]_gcl_au[ASTERISK]MjExNDE1NTU3OS4xNzc1NjU3MTA4[ASTERISK]_ga[ASTERISK]MTU5MjA2NDI1Mi4xNzc2MTcyOTU4[ASTERISK]_ga_GLJSQEPWL4[ASTERISK]czE3NzY2OTk1MTYkbzE1JGcxJHQxNzc2NzAxMDY5JGoxJGwwJGgw)\n\n, a longhair feline with maximum flavor from Benton, Arkansas\n * Top Exotic Pet:\nSpace Cowboy\n(https://www.petinsurance.com/wackypetnames/2026-exotic-pet-names/space-cowboy/?_gl=1[ASTERISK]cldmvp[ASTERISK]_gcl_au[ASTERISK]MjExNDE1NTU3OS4xNzc1NjU3MTA4[ASTERISK]_ga[ASTERISK]MTU5MjA2NDI1Mi4xNzc2MTcyOTU4[ASTERISK]_ga_GLJSQEPWL4[ASTERISK]czE3NzY2OTk1MTYkbzE1JGcxJHQxNzc2NzAxMDk1JGozOSRsMCRoMA..)\n\n, a bearded dragon living life on his own terms from Fuquay-Varina, North\nCarolina\nEach year, Nationwide pet insurance team recognizes the most bold and\nunforgettable names among its roster of newly enrolled pets. The top 10\nwackiest dogs (https://www.petinsurance.com/wackypetnames/2026-dog-names/) ,\ncats (https://www.petinsurance.com/wackypetnames/2026-cat-names/) , and exotic\npet (https://www.petinsurance.com/wackypetnames/2026-exotic-pet-names/) names\nwere put to a public vote that ran April 13-17 with a record 200,000+ votes\ncounted.\n\nThe pet's families will celebrate their wins with a professional photo shoot\nwith their pet and a gift card to create a custom pet portrait.\n\nHere are the finalists, click here\n(https://news.nationwide.com/winners-unleashed-nationwide-reveals-the-wackiest-pet-names-of-2026/?utm_source=prn)\n to view the full list of all 30 nominees.\n\nNationwide's Wacky Pet Names campaign highlights the real families behind\nevery funny name and why they choose Nationwide to protect their pets.\n\nIt's a wacky world out there. Be ready for the unexpected with protection from\nNationwide pet insurance. To explore pet health insurance coverage for dogs,\ncats and many avian and exotic pets, visit petinsurance.com\n(https://www.petinsurance.com/?utm_source=NWNewsroom&utm_medium=Newsroom&utm_campaign=NWNewsroom&_gl=1[ASTERISK]1iw4q31[ASTERISK]_gcl_au[ASTERISK]MjExNDE1NTU3OS4xNzc1NjU3MTA4[ASTERISK]_ga[ASTERISK]MTU5MjA2NDI1Mi4xNzc2MTcyOTU4[ASTERISK]_ga_GLJSQEPWL4[ASTERISK]czE3NzY2OTk1MTYkbzE1JGcxJHQxNzc2NzAwMDEwJGo2MCRsMCRoMA..)\n.\n\n*These are actual pet names chosen by actual owners, reflecting their pets'\nunique personalities and the owner's interests and passions. No connection or\nrelationship to the inspiration is implied.\n\nAbout Nationwide\n\nNationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the\nlargest and strongest diversified financial services and insurance\norganizations in the United States. Nationwide is rated A+ by Standard &\nPoor's. An industry leader in driving customer-focused innovation, Nationwide\nprovides a full range of insurance and financial services products including\nauto, business, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector\nretirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; excess & surplus, specialty\nand surety; and pet, motorcycle and boat insurance.\n\nFor more information about Nationwide and Nationwide's ratings, visit\nwww.nationwide.com (http://www.nationwide.com/) or Company Ratings --\nNationwide (https://www.nationwide.com/personal/about-us/company-ratings/) .\n\nSubscribe today (https://news.nationwide.com/subscription/) to receive the\nlatest news from Nationwide.\n\nNationwide, Nationwide is on your side and the Nationwide N and Eagle are\nservice marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. © 2026\n\nContact:\nLyndsey Kleven\n(614) 249-6349\nnews@nationwide.com (mailto:news@nationwide.com)\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/winners-unleashed-nationwide-reveals-the-wackiest-pet-names-of-2026-302750431.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/winners-unleashed-nationwide-reveals-the-wackiest-pet-names-of-2026-302750431.html)\n\nSOURCE Nationwide\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mma.prnewswire.com/media/810417/Nationwide_Logo.jpg\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn5ZtmLYa","title":"Winners Unleashed, Nationwide Reveals the Wackiest Pet Names of 2026","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"MIFXX","created":"2026-04-22T14:12:14.953Z","tickers":["MIFXX"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"Winners Unleashed, Nationwide Reveals the Wackiest Pet Names of 2026\n\nPR Newswire\n\nCOLUMBUS, Ohio, April 22, 2026\n\nInternet Browser, Cheddar Big Booty Cheeseburger and Space Cowboy Take Top\nHonors\n\nCOLUMBUS, Ohio, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The votes are in, and\nNationwide has officially crowned the winners of its 2026 Wacky Pet Names\ncampaign. Pet lovers across the country cast their ballots to determine the\nmost imaginative, unexpected, and downright unforgettable pet names of the\nyear.\n\n(https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/810417/Nationwide_Logo.html)\n\nTaking home the title of Wackiest Pet Name of 2026 are*:\n\n * Top Dog:\nInternet Browser\n(https://www.petinsurance.com/wackypetnames/2026-dog-names/internet-browser/?_gl=1[ASTERISK]of7vua[ASTERISK]_gcl_au[ASTERISK]MjExNDE1NTU3OS4xNzc1NjU3MTA4[ASTERISK]_ga[ASTERISK]MTU5MjA2NDI1Mi4xNzc2MTcyOTU4[ASTERISK]_ga_GLJSQEPWL4[ASTERISK]czE3NzY2OTk1MTYkbzE1JGcxJHQxNzc2NzAxMDEwJGo2MCRsMCRoMA..)\n\n, a Plott hound from San Antonio, Texas\n * Top Cat:\nCheddar Big Booty Cheeseburger\n(https://www.petinsurance.com/wackypetnames/2026-cat-names/cheddar-big-booty-cheeseburger/?_gl=1[ASTERISK]szrpm7[ASTERISK]_gcl_au[ASTERISK]MjExNDE1NTU3OS4xNzc1NjU3MTA4[ASTERISK]_ga[ASTERISK]MTU5MjA2NDI1Mi4xNzc2MTcyOTU4[ASTERISK]_ga_GLJSQEPWL4[ASTERISK]czE3NzY2OTk1MTYkbzE1JGcxJHQxNzc2NzAxMDY5JGoxJGwwJGgw)\n\n, a longhair feline with maximum flavor from Benton, Arkansas\n * Top Exotic Pet:\nSpace Cowboy\n(https://www.petinsurance.com/wackypetnames/2026-exotic-pet-names/space-cowboy/?_gl=1[ASTERISK]cldmvp[ASTERISK]_gcl_au[ASTERISK]MjExNDE1NTU3OS4xNzc1NjU3MTA4[ASTERISK]_ga[ASTERISK]MTU5MjA2NDI1Mi4xNzc2MTcyOTU4[ASTERISK]_ga_GLJSQEPWL4[ASTERISK]czE3NzY2OTk1MTYkbzE1JGcxJHQxNzc2NzAxMDk1JGozOSRsMCRoMA..)\n\n, a bearded dragon living life on his own terms from Fuquay-Varina, North\nCarolina\nEach year, Nationwide pet insurance team recognizes the most bold and\nunforgettable names among its roster of newly enrolled pets. The top 10\nwackiest dogs (https://www.petinsurance.com/wackypetnames/2026-dog-names/) ,\ncats (https://www.petinsurance.com/wackypetnames/2026-cat-names/) , and exotic\npet (https://www.petinsurance.com/wackypetnames/2026-exotic-pet-names/) names\nwere put to a public vote that ran April 13-17 with a record 200,000+ votes\ncounted.\n\nThe pet's families will celebrate their wins with a professional photo shoot\nwith their pet and a gift card to create a custom pet portrait.\n\nHere are the finalists, click here\n(https://news.nationwide.com/winners-unleashed-nationwide-reveals-the-wackiest-pet-names-of-2026/?utm_source=prn)\n to view the full list of all 30 nominees.\n\nNationwide's Wacky Pet Names campaign highlights the real families behind\nevery funny name and why they choose Nationwide to protect their pets.\n\nIt's a wacky world out there. Be ready for the unexpected with protection from\nNationwide pet insurance. To explore pet health insurance coverage for dogs,\ncats and many avian and exotic pets, visit petinsurance.com\n(https://www.petinsurance.com/?utm_source=NWNewsroom&utm_medium=Newsroom&utm_campaign=NWNewsroom&_gl=1[ASTERISK]1iw4q31[ASTERISK]_gcl_au[ASTERISK]MjExNDE1NTU3OS4xNzc1NjU3MTA4[ASTERISK]_ga[ASTERISK]MTU5MjA2NDI1Mi4xNzc2MTcyOTU4[ASTERISK]_ga_GLJSQEPWL4[ASTERISK]czE3NzY2OTk1MTYkbzE1JGcxJHQxNzc2NzAwMDEwJGo2MCRsMCRoMA..)\n.\n\n*These are actual pet names chosen by actual owners, reflecting their pets'\nunique personalities and the owner's interests and passions. No connection or\nrelationship to the inspiration is implied.\n\nAbout Nationwide\n\nNationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the\nlargest and strongest diversified financial services and insurance\norganizations in the United States. Nationwide is rated A+ by Standard &\nPoor's. An industry leader in driving customer-focused innovation, Nationwide\nprovides a full range of insurance and financial services products including\nauto, business, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector\nretirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; excess & surplus, specialty\nand surety; and pet, motorcycle and boat insurance.\n\nFor more information about Nationwide and Nationwide's ratings, visit\nwww.nationwide.com (http://www.nationwide.com/) or Company Ratings --\nNationwide (https://www.nationwide.com/personal/about-us/company-ratings/) .\n\nSubscribe today (https://news.nationwide.com/subscription/) to receive the\nlatest news from Nationwide.\n\nNationwide, Nationwide is on your side and the Nationwide N and Eagle are\nservice marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. © 2026\n\nContact:\nLyndsey Kleven\n(614) 249-6349\nnews@nationwide.com (mailto:news@nationwide.com)\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/winners-unleashed-nationwide-reveals-the-wackiest-pet-names-of-2026-302750431.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/winners-unleashed-nationwide-reveals-the-wackiest-pet-names-of-2026-302750431.html)\n\nSOURCE Nationwide\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mma.prnewswire.com/media/810417/Nationwide_Logo.jpg\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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