Chances are, you’ll know one of the three million people who welcomed a pet into their lives over the last year. Puppies were attractive in lockdown but data from Republic of Cats can reveal that searches for ‘adopt a cat’ have doubled in the last 30 days (+121%).
So if you’re looking for a name inspiration we’ve got you covered with the UK’s most popular cat names for 2021.
Just like baby names, popular cat names change with the trends — will you go for a classic like Felix, or will you name your new fur potato after a favourite book or movie character?
Classic names like Luna and Bella are still among the top cat names, as are common human names like Charlie. Monikers inspired by ancient mythology like Loki have surged in popularity. Others draw inspiration from classic movies, like “Simba” from “The Lion King.”
What are the most popular cat names in your area? Can you spot your kitty on the list?
Here are 12 of Cardiff’s most popular cat names for 2021
Smudge
Pip
Frankie
Thomas
Leo
Loki
Missy
Luna
Maya
Willow
Source: https://www.republicofcats.com/
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