Trying to decide on the best name for your new kitten can cause paws for thought! But while cats and dogs are very different animals, they do have one thing in common: pet names.
Last year, the most popular name for cats – Luna – was also the top name for dogs. And from the list of the most popular cat names below, Milo, Charlie, Nala, Coco and Daisy also appear on the list of the top 10 most popular dog names, which you can find here!
Below are the top 10 cat names, as registered last year on the NZ Companion Animal Register (NZCAR):
Top cat names in NZ
- Luna
- Milo
- Shadow
- Willow
- Charlie
- Nala
- Leo
- Coco
- Simba
- Daisy
What is the NZ Companion Animal Register?
The NZCAR is a database of over 1.4 million microchipped pets, including birds, cats, dogs, horses, rabbits and guinea pigs. It's run by the charity Companion Animals New Zealand with the aim of reuniting lost pets with their owners.
Registering a pet on the NZCAR only costs $15, so if you love your pet, it's a good idea to have it microchipped and registered. Click here for more information on the New Zealand Companion Animal Register.

