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Sunday, December 30, 2012

Bella, Max Top Pet Names of 2012

The Twilight movies may have helped boost the popularity of Bella.

Did you get a new four-legged friend this holiday season? Pop-culture references and names that remind us pets really are part of the family are among the top trends in puppy and kitten names, according to an analysis of dog names and cat names by VetStreet.com. Top Dog Names in 2012 The top female dog name is Bella. That has been the top female dog name since 2006 — just after the Twilight series debut. The top male dog name is Max for the seventh straight year. Rounding out the top five female dog names: Daisy came in second, followed by Lucy, Molly and Lola. The top male dog names — after Max — are Buddy, Charlie, Rocky and Cooper. Top Cat Names in 2012 Like dog names, pop culture and common human names are popular for felines. In fact…

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