Popular Pet Names

Molly, Maggie, or just plain Lucky?

by Holly Hartman

For Kids:

Did you know your furry friend was destined to be a "Smokey" the moment you looked into her soulful eyes? You're not alone. The Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) has released its annual list of most popular pet names for 2012; see which monikers are most popular in the United States today. Here's a look at the top ten:


Dogs	Cats	Birds and Exotics
1. Bella	1. Bella	1. Charlie
2. Bailey	2. Max	2. Buddy
3. Max	3. Chloe	3. Bella
4. Lucy	4. Oliver	4. Max
5. Molly	5. Lucy	5. Angel
6. Buddy	6. Smokey	6. Baby
7. Daisy	7. Shadow	7. Coco
8. Maggie	8. Tiger	8. Rocky
9. Charlie	9. Charlie	9. Bandit
10. Sophie	10. Tigger	10. Sunny