THIS year’s most popular pet names have been revealed after Poppy topped the charts in 2016.
The list drawn up by Vets4Pets put Charlie as the second most popular name for both cats and dogs last year.
But for those getting a new cat or dog this year, the research has also provided an indication of trending pet names for 2017.
Owners are increasingly naming their cats TJ, Rey and Kylo, while for dogs the names Duggee, Beaux and Kingsley are proving popular.
Dr Huw Stacey, director of clinical services at Vets4Pets, said: “We see thousands of pets in our Vets4Pets practices across the UK every week, and the creativity of pet owners in choosing their pet’s name can be amazing.
“The UK is obviously a nation of pet lovers and while a name helps identify a pet to its owner, the most important thing about pet ownership is making sure your dog, cat or rabbit is happy and healthy.
“Many families tend to let their children decide the name of their pet, so it’s perhaps not surprising that youngsters choose what can seem to be the easiest name to remember and one that they recognise from school.”
More unusual names from the list include Captain Edmund Blackadder and Calvin Harris for cats, with dog names including De'Niro and Abraham Lincoln.
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