I Found The Top 10 Most Popular Cat Names, And I'm Purrring Because I Actually Love Most Of Them

Ashley Holt
·1 min read

You could easily argue that 2024 was the "Year of the Cat Lady." I mean, a number of people couldn't keep your name out of their mouths.

Taylor Swift holding a fluffy white cat in a stadium
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But let's separate the cat experts from the cat enthusiasts, and see if you can guess the top 10 most popular cat names, according to pet tech company Whisker. They're listed from most to least popular:

1.Luna

A tabby cat with a polka dot bow tie rests its head on an acoustic guitar's neck

2.Milo

A tabby kitten with big eyes lies cozily between striped pillows, its paws crossed

3.Loki

Close-up of a cat with its tongue out, wide eyes looking at the camera

4.Oliver

A tabby cat with folded ears stands on a surface, slightly hunched, gazing at the camera

5.Leo

A wide-eyed cat on their back, covering their eyes
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6.Bella

Kitten playfully resting on and gently biting a calm black-and-white rabbit on a patterned pillow
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7.Charlie

Fluffy cat lying on its back with paws in the air, looking playful and relaxed

8.Lucy

Two cats resting indoors, one wearing coffee pod lids on its head like a quirky hat

9.Nala

Cat licking its paw while lying down

10.Max

Cat sitting in a glass bowl on the floor, looking around

What do you think? Did your favorite cat name make the list? Let us know in the comments!

If you need some name inspo for your next cat, Whisker also shared unique and funny names based on the cats registered on its app.

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