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Top Pet Names for 2008

Well, here we go. The list of the most popular (and unusual) Pet Names of 2008. There are some pretty interesting names in the "unusual" names category and of course, you have some classic/traditional names in the "most popular" lists. I found it interesting that some names showed up more than once within the lists. The original article from MSNBC can be found here.


Most Popular Dog Names:

  1. Max
  2. Bailey
  3. Bella
  4. Molly
  5. Lucy
  6. Buddy
  7. Maggie
  8. Daisy
  9. Sophie
  10. Chloe

Most Unusual Dog Names:

  1. Rush Limbark
  2. Sirius Lee Handsome
  3. Rafikikadiki
  4. Low Jack
  5. Meatwad
  6. Peanut Wigglebutt
  7. Scuddles Unterfuss
  8. Sophie Touch & Pee
  9. Admiral Toot
  10. Spatula

Most Popular Cat Names:

  1. Max
  2. Chloe
  3. Tigger
  4. Tiger
  5. Lucy
  6. Smokey
  7. Oliver
  8. Bella
  9. Shadow
  10. Charlie

Most Unusual Cat Names:

  1. Edward Scissorpaws
  2. Sir Lix-a-lot
  3. Optimus Prrrime
  4. Buddah Pest
  5. Snoop Kitty Kitty
  6. Miss Fuzzbutt
  7. 80 Bucks
  8. Sparklemonkey
  9. Rosie Posie Prozac
  10. Toot Uncommon

Any particular name sticking out to you? What's the weirdest name you've ever given your pet? What's your most favorite name for a pet?

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