UK’s most popular dog and cat names

January 31, 2018 – The trend to give pets human names is continuing, a survey by Argos Pet Insurance has revealed.

The UK’s most popular dog names in 2017: 

For male dogs:

1. Alfie
2. Charlie
3. Max
4. Oscar
5. Buddy
6. Archie
7. Bailey
8. Teddy
9. Milo
10. Toby

For female dogs:

1. Poppy
2. Bella
3. Molly
4. Daisy
5. Lola
6. Ruby
7. Millie
8. Rosie
9. Tilly
10. Roxy

The UK’s most popular cat names in 2017:

For male cats:

1. Charlie
2. Oscar
3. Alfie
4. Max
5. Milo
6. Jasper
7. George
8. Leo
9. Simba
10. Harry

For female cats:

1. Poppy
2. Bella
3. Molly
4. Tilly
5. Daisy
6. Millie
7. Lola
8. Lily
9. Rosie
10. Willow

Interestingly, many of the names appear popular for both cats and dogs.