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Most Popular Cat Names Of 2023
Andrea Powell
"The names we give to our pets reflect what's happening in the world around us—from trending TV shows, important public figures and even social media trends—and eleven years into the campaign, this trend is still going strong," said Kate Jaffe, trend expert at Rover, in a press release. "A lot happened in 2023 and the names we lovingly chose for our pets reflect the most memorable moments. From strong female leads, to blockbuster hits, our favorite comfort foods and nostalgic pop culture icons, this year’s list suggests we’re all after a little extra comfort right now."
Some of the names are purr-fect for the sweet or sassy feline in your life. Find a name for your adopted cat from the lists below or see if your cat's name is on them.
Top 10 Most Popular Cat Names
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1. Luna
2. Milo
3. Oliver
4. Leo
5. Bella
6. Charlie
7. Lily
8. Kitty
9. Lucy
10. Loki
Top 10 Trending Cat Names
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1. Norbert
2. Soju
3. Snoop
4. Choco
5. Fuzz
6. Tsuki
7. Knox
8. Munch
9. Luffy
10. Maizy
Box Office-Inspired Names
Barbie, Marvel Universe, and Disney's The Little Mermaid are a source of inspiration for cat parents. Trending names include Barbie, Castle, and Flounder.
Photo: RoverPopular TV shows like Wednesday and Yellowstone are also giving cat parents a lot of ideas for names.
Gaming-Inspired Cat Names Are Leveling Up
If you are more into video games than movies and TV shows, check out the following list.-
Mable
Princess Peach
Luigi
Bowser
Brewster
Link
Yoshi
Kirby
Mario
Zelda
Top 10 Food-Inspired Cat Names
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1. Chive
2. Babybel
3. Stuffing
4. Dijon
5. Sausage
6. Morel
7. Velveeta
8. Stubbs
9. Baguette
10. Burger
Photo: RoverFor cats that are as sweet as pie, here are some appropriate names.
Top 10 Trending Dessert Names
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1. Flan
2. Tiramisu
3. Meringue
4. Sherbert
5. Jello
6. Brownie
7. Cookie
8. Mochi
9. Cheesecake
10. Oreo
No list of popular names would be complete without looking to music for inspiration. Taylor and Swift are popular cat and dog names as well as 90's bands and artists.
"Cat names Este (110%) and Karma (31%), inspired by Taylor Swift songs, are also trending up," reports Rover.
Photo: RoverCats are the king and queens of their castles, so why not give them a regal name?!
Trending Royal Cat Names
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Lilibet
Megan
Lady
Harry
Queen
Prince
William
Queenie
George
Lili
Still stumped? See the full cat name report here and don't forget to share it with your friends and family.
