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The Most Popular Cat
Names of the Year
Our pets’ names say a lot about us, so they’ve got to be perfect! Rover.com—your
one-stop shop for loving and trustworthy pet care near you—searched through its
data to discover naming trends for cats. Find out what’s hot for 2016, what never
goes out of style, and which names are popular for both cats and dogs.
Top Male Cat Names
Oliver debuts at #1 this year,
toppling Charlie to #3.
= Top 50 Baby Name For 2015
= Top Dog Name For 2015
1. Oliver
2. Leo
3. Charlie
4. Milo
5. Max
6. Jack
7. George
8. Simon
9. Loki
10. Simba
Top Female Cat Names
Luna jumps four spots to take
the crown from Lily.
= Top 50 Baby Name For 2015
= Top Dog Name For 2015
1. Luna
2. Chloe
3. Bella
4. Lucy
5. Lily
6. Sophie
7. Lola
8. Zoe
9. Cleo
10. Nala
The Truth About Cats and Dogs
We name our cats like we do our children. Similar to what we saw with dogs this
year, over half of all cats (52%) have a human moniker. That’s up from 22% in 2014!
Along with human names, food, animals, and nature themes are trending. Here are
the top choices!
GOOD ENOUGH
TO EAT
ANIMAL
INSTINCTS
THE GREAT
OUTDOORS
1. Olive
1. Tiger
1. Lily
2. Ginger
2. Panda
2. Smokey
3. Oreo
3. Teddy
3. Daisy
4. Mochi
4. Monkey
4. Midnight
5. Pepper
5. Wolfie
5. Rocky
Cats in the Spotlight
Pop culture continues to dominate. From our favorite movies to the top pop stars,
we're showing our allegiance in everything we do…including naming our cats!
Khaleesi
Yoda
Bellatrix
Bieber
Cat got your tongue?
We’re all about winning wordplay, and our favorite cat names don’t disappoint!
Tyrion Cattister
Captain Gingerbeard
Nachocat
Where the Cats Are
According to Rover data,
45% of cat owners also
own a dog.
STATES WITH THE HIGHEST
RATIO OF CATS TO DOGS:
1. Washington D.C.
2. Washington
City with the most cats overall?
Seattle
3. Mississippi
4. Oregon
5. Massachusetts
Finding the perfect name for your pet can be difficult—but finding the perfect pet
sitter or dog walker doesn’t have to be. Whether you have dogs or cats, you can
count on Rover.com to connect you with the nation’s largest network of loving and
trustworthy pet sitters and dog walkers near you. Hit the road happy! Your pet will
be treated like family.
Sources:
Rover.com user data