Nala, Simba, Pip, Luna, and Coco emerged as the top five cat names in 2019, according to Petplan pet insurance research drawing from over 10,000 pet owners. Nala was the leading choice for female cats, while Simba dominated for males—clearly inspired by Disney's The Lion King.
A selection of Simbas and Nalas insured with Petplan ©Petplan
Compared to 2018, the rankings shifted notably: Pip held the top spot for three years but was dethroned by Nala in 2019. Coco is the sole newcomer to the top five, replacing Max.
Top 5 Cat Names 2019:
1. Nala
2. Simba
3. Pip
4. Luna
5. Coco
Top 5 Male Cat Names:
1. Simba
2. Tommy
3. Max
4. Boris
5. Charlie
Top 5 Female Cat Names:
1. Nala
2. Luna
3. Pip
4. Bella
5. Coco
Most Popular Dog Names
Several names overlap between cats and dogs, with Pip and Luna in both top fives. Max, absent from the cat top five, claimed the number one spot for dogs.
Top 5 Dog Names:
1. Max
2. Luna
3. Bobbie/Bobby
4. Bella
5. Pip
Rabbits on the Rise
Rabbit insurance policies surged 50% year-over-year, reflecting their growing popularity. Leading names include Snuffie, followed by Blue, Pablo, Bunny, and Bijoux.
