For the second consecutive year, Bella and Max were the most popular pet names in America for dogs and cats, according to Nationwide, a provider of pet health insurance. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Bella has led the way as the most popular pet name in America for both dogs and cats.
Did your dog or cat make either list?
The Top Dog and Cat Names for 2016 –
| Dogs | Cats |
| 1. Bella | 1. Bella |
| 2. Max | 2. Max |
| 3. Lucy | 3. Oliver |
| 4. Bailey | 4. Luna |
| 5. Charlie | 5. Lucy |
| 6. Daisy | 6. Chloe |
| 7. Molly | 7. Charlie |
| 8. Cooper | 8. Lily |
| 9. Buddy | 9. Tiger |
| 10. Lola | 10. Shadow |
Although the top two monikers remained the same as last year, there were multiple changes to the top 10 for each species. In dogs, the name Cooper continued its growth in popularity and propelled to the eighth most popular name among canines—up more than 100 spots from three years ago. Among female dog names, Sophie and Maggie both decreased significantly and dropped out of the top 10, while Lola surged into the 10thspot. Among cats, Luna saw an incredible increase in popularity among cat owners and surged into fourth place after failing to break into the top 10 last year, while Sophie saw the most significant drop.
“Our annual review of the most common pet names gives us a unique view of popular trends among our members,” said Carol McConnell, DVM, MBA, vice president and chief veterinary officer for Nationwide. “Our data often shows increases in certain pop culture themes among pet monikers. The most significant theme has been the continued popularity of the name Bella, which has remained one of the top names ever since the ‘Twilight’ series was introduced more than 10 years ago.”
Despite these names being the most popular, many pet lovers choose less conventional names for their companions such as McLoven the StudMuffin and Agent Jack Meower, who were crowned as Nationwide’s Wackiest Pet Names earlier this year. Here are the top 50 dog and cat names of Nationwide’s 2016 Wacky Pet Names list –
Top 50 Wacky Dog Names of 2016
- McLoven the Stud Muffin
- Kanye Westie
- Angus Von Wigglebottom
- SuperFunCoconutDog
- Optimus Prime Rib
- Maximus Waffles
- ChaChi Big Foot
- Scrappin Scruffy Macdoogle of the Highland Macdoogles
- Lieutenant Colonel Be Back Soon
- Aggie Von Schwaggie
- Abner Doubledoodle
- Arrow Bumblebee Bruno
- Baja Betty
- Bear Paws Lord Of The Dance
- Benjamin Pickles
- Boon Bon Wrinkler
- Captain Jack Barkypants
- Catfish Hobbs
- Champagne Charlie
- Chauncey Peppertooth
- Chazz Porter
- Chicky Chippo The Fox Demon
- Chief Frederick Prince Manbearpig Pace
- Chief Tator Tot
- Hugo Abelard Le Meatball
- Jabba The Pug
- Jack Purves The Doody Boy
- Justa Dog J.D
- Katie Scarlett Of Chattapoochie
- Lady Doodle Savage
- Leilei Puppypoo Mcclure
- Lordess Niblonia Of Townsend Manor
- Mackeys Molly Bea Of Dawson Farms
- Master Humphrey Beauguardus
- Ninja Roo The Fox Demon Ii
- Odysseys Hot Shot Of Aspenhill
- Oh So Rosenberg
- Olly Duke Of Kashmir
- Peaches Sweetpea King Walker
- Pocketful O Barley
- Polkadot Sox
- Princess Poo Poo Provolone
- Professor Monty Waffles
- Savage Seahawk Sofie
- Seargent Buzzbomb
- Sir Winchster Mcsniffems
- Tazz The Jazz Dog
- The Great Pepperoni
- Tipper Crackerjack
- Zsa Zsa Chanel
Top 50 Wacky Cat Names of 2016
- Agent Jack Meower
- Shakespurr
- Meowmadeus
- Macaroni Bob
- Sir Pickles Pennybottom
- Princess Poopy Paws
- Butch Catsidy
- Sharkbait Hoo Haa Haa
- Ziggy Snowdust
- Enzo Asparagus Santa
- Alistair Mcsprinkle
- Aoki The Cattywhompus
- Augustus Finknottle
- Claws Von Stauffenberg Sachs
- Daisy Night-Night
- Dandelion Fluff
- Dasher Dash Walsh
- Doc Meowenstein
- Dodge Mcfergus
- Dr. Mcsnuggles
- Flopsy Mopsy
- Fuzzy Britches
- Henry Harrison Orangefellow
- Jasper Noodles
- Johnny Neckbone
- Katniss Catman Simba Hoose
- Kevin Peterschmidt Bigglesworth Iii
- Kung Fu Kitty
- Lightning Lilly
- Lilu Dallas Multipass
- Madame Mao
- Maple Lobstah
- Mayor Pawington
- Mr. Meowmakins
- Pancho Scuddles
- Professor Peppermint
- Scottopotomus
- Sir Percival B. Snuggledumpling
- Snookholtz Bucholtz
- Spartacus Creamsicle
- Sunny Summersunburst
- Tennesse Tuxedo
- Thea Feisty Squeaker
- Tiny Thursday
- Tobee Wan Kenobe
- Toothless Truffle
- Tootie Mccarter
- Walker Of Cohencats
- Zabio The Magnificent
- Zarblu Suede Shoes
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