Traditions Endure for Kitten Names

Some names just seem to suit our cats. Kitty, which appears on the list for both male and female cats; Tiger, the No. 3 pick for males; and Smokey, the No. 7 male moniker, are names that have long popped up on these lists, and we’d be surprised to see them go away anytime soon. That being said, last year’s No. 9 male name, Tigger, fell off the list in 2012, so anything can happen.

Most Popular Kitten Names 2012

Notable Newcomers

Katniss, the name of The Hunger Games’ heroine, hasn’t cracked the top 10 but is swiftly on the rise. Also gaining popularity are Loki and Thor, likely because of the enormous popularity of The Avengers earlier this year. Other names to keep an eye on are Stella, Willow, Rosie, Minnie, Oscar, Louie and Blue.

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