#1 Female Name: Bella

VetStreet: 10 Most Popular Kitten Names

It should come as no surprise that the number-one female cat name has "Twilight" mania to thank for its popularity. And it's not just animals who have been influenced by Bella Swan's lady vampire — Bella is also one of the top names for human baby girls. With the final "Twilight" installation in theaters now, we're sure many kittens will be sporting tags engraved with this name.

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This name may be simple to spell and say, but it's perfect for your regal and adventurous kitten. And if your tiny cat is truly a wild thing, it accurately brings to mind the title character in Maurice Sendak's classic "Where the Wild Things Are."

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This iconic human name — think "Charlie Brown's" Lucy and the much-loved "I Love Lucy" — has finally worked its way into the animal world.

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#2 Male Name: O...

Disney's 1988 animated film "Oliver and Company" stars a tiny orange kitten named (what else?) Oliver, who joins a gang of streetwise canines in New York City. Who knows if cat owners are still watching this movie. But if you aren't, we recommend it!

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Just in case you forget which species of animal you share your home with, the name Kitty will be right there to remind you.

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We'd like to think that this moniker owes its popularity to the hilarious YouTube video "Charlie Bit My Finger" but it's impossible to say for sure!

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We're warning you now: If you name your cat Chloe, she may demand holiday gifts from her namesake, the luxurious fashion line.

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This ferocious name may conjure images of a much larger animal than your tiny ball of fluff, but at least it stays true to its cat family roots!

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Gone are the days when we named pets Spot and Fluffy. Now we give our furry babies names traditionally reserved for human babies, like Sophie. (Or even Sophia, if Sophie is just your pet's nickname.)

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