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Ever wondered if your precious puss’s moniker is leading the pack? Pet Insurance Australia (PIA) has just unveiled its highly anticipated list of Australia’s most popular cat names for 2025, and it turns out, we’re a nation of celestial, classic, and downright quirky cat parents!
Based on naming trends across thousands of insured pets nationwide, the results are in: Luna and Leo have once again taken the top spots across the country.The Nation’s Favourite Feline Monikers
The lists show a beautiful blend of timeless elegance and playful modernity.
For female cat names, the Top 10 are: Luna, followed by Lucy, Daisy, Willow, Bella, Coco, Freya, Annie. In a tie for ninth place are Millie / Molly, and tying for tenth are Angel / Honey.
According to Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia, “Luna continues its reign as Australia’s favourite female cat name, appearing in nearly every state’s top three.”
For male cat names, the Top 10 are: Leo, followed by Milo, Bluey, Billy. Tying for fifth place are Simba / Prince, then comes Archie, Bear, Oreo, Merlin, and finally, Mochi.
“Leo and Milo remain the nation’s favourite male cat names, while names like Bear and Mochi reflect a growing trend toward human-style and food-inspired names,” notes Crighton.
5 Key Trends Shaping Cat Naming in 2025
Our choice of names reflects just how deeply Australians see their cats as part of the family—our little furry children!
1. ‘Luna’ Dominance Continues
Luna has been the most popular name across both dogs and cats for several years running. This signals a cultural shift towards soft, celestial, and feminine naming choices. Luna is the clear favourite across the country for both dogs and cats—it’s soft, celestial, and modern, and it perfectly captures the gentle, whimsical personality many cat parents adore.
2. Human Baby Names Are Stronger Than Ever
Names like Lucy, Annie, Archie, Max, George and Ivy continue to blur the line between pet names and children’s names. Choosing a ‘person name’ for a cat reinforces their status as a furry child, and that emotional shift is clearly showing up in the data.
“More than ever, pets are being treated as true family members, and their names absolutely reflect that. We’re seeing classic human names like Lucy, Annie, Archie and Max dominate the lists again this year,” says Crighton.
3. Food Names & Quirky Cute Options Take Off
Get ready for snack time! Mochi, Oreo, Miso, Honey and Muffin all appear this year, reinforcing Australia’s growing love for sweet, playful, food-inspired names.
Crighton adds: “We’re also seeing a huge surge in quirky, joyful names like Mochi, Miso, Muffin and Oreo. Pet parents are having fun with naming, and the food-theme trend has absolutely taken off.”
Fantasy is a big source of inspiration! Merlin, Onyx, Loki and Zeus reflect the popularity of fantasy genres, gaming culture, and Marvel characters among younger pet parents.
5. The ‘Bluey Effect’ Still Going Strong
The influence of Australia’s most beloved animated series is clear. Across multiple states, Bluey appears as one of the most popular male cat names!
5. The ‘Bluey Effect’ Still Going Strong
The influence of Australia’s most beloved animated series is clear. Across multiple states, Bluey appears as one of the most popular male cat names!
State-by-State Breakdown: What’s in a Name?
Naming a pet has become an emotionally significant moment, and a look at the state data reveals fascinating regional flavour.
Naming a pet has become an emotionally significant moment, and a look at the state data reveals fascinating regional flavour.
1. New South Wales (NSW)
In NSW, the Top Female Names are Luna, Willow, Daisy, Lucy, Angel, Millie, Molly, Annie, Bella, and Coco. The Top Male Names are Leo, Milo, Prince, Simba, Oreo, Billy, Bluey, Locki, Max, and Mochi.
Insight: Luna and Leo take the lead, with names like “Prince” and “Angel” showing NSW still loves classic sentimental names. NSW cat parents lean heavily toward soft and classic choices, with Oreo and Mochi highlighting a fun rise in food-inspired names.
2. Victoria (VIC)
Victoria’s Top Female Names are Luna, Daisy, Yuki, Abby, Alice, Amber, Annie, Bambi, Bella, and Billy. The Top Male Names are Leo, Milo, Mochi, Louie, Oreo, Ace, Archie, Barney, Bear, and Billy.
Insight: Yuki shows a strong influence from Japanese and kawaii culture. Victoria’s list is one of the most culturally diverse, reflecting the blend of modern and traditional tastes iconic to Victorian pet parents.
3. Queensland (QLD)
For Queensland, the Top Female Names are Luna, Freya, Lucy, Missy, Nala, Poppy, Angel, Blue, Emma, and Honey. The Top Male Names are Billy, Casper, Loki, Merlin, Onyx, Prince, Archie, Arnold, Barry, and Bear.
Insight: Freya appears high on the list — QLD is trending toward Nordic/mythical names. Queenslanders clearly adore mythological and magical themes, with Freya, Loki and Merlin all sitting proudly in the top lists, reflecting QLD’s warm, fun-loving culture.
4. South Australia (SA)
In SA, the Top Female Names are Bella, Bubbles, Coco, Franki, Koco, Misty, Molly, Tilly, and Charlie. The Top Male Names are Arnold, Bluey, Charlie, Flash, Mr, Rex, Simba, Sky, Sparky, and Zeus.
Insight: SA has a strong preference for unique names like Bubbles, Flash, and Sparky. These choices show that South Australians aren’t afraid to be original, while classics like Bella and Simba add a lovely balance of tradition.
5. Western Australia (WA)
WA’s Top Female Names are Lucy, Willow, Boots, Coco, Frankie, Freya, Honey, Indi, Ivy, and Lady. The Top Male Names are Bluey, Eddie, Fred, George, Georgi, Luna, Max, Merlin, Miso, and Muffin.
Insight: Boots, Indi and Ivy show WA leaning toward earthy and outdoorsy names. WA has a wonderfully quirky mix this year, with a strong blend of vintage charm and playful, modern picks like Miso and Muffin.
Source Note: Pet Name Data cited is Pet Insurance Australia portfolio data of pets born in the 2024-2025 calendar years (up to and including 13th November).
In NSW, the Top Female Names are Luna, Willow, Daisy, Lucy, Angel, Millie, Molly, Annie, Bella, and Coco. The Top Male Names are Leo, Milo, Prince, Simba, Oreo, Billy, Bluey, Locki, Max, and Mochi.
Insight: Luna and Leo take the lead, with names like “Prince” and “Angel” showing NSW still loves classic sentimental names. NSW cat parents lean heavily toward soft and classic choices, with Oreo and Mochi highlighting a fun rise in food-inspired names.
2. Victoria (VIC)
Victoria’s Top Female Names are Luna, Daisy, Yuki, Abby, Alice, Amber, Annie, Bambi, Bella, and Billy. The Top Male Names are Leo, Milo, Mochi, Louie, Oreo, Ace, Archie, Barney, Bear, and Billy.
Insight: Yuki shows a strong influence from Japanese and kawaii culture. Victoria’s list is one of the most culturally diverse, reflecting the blend of modern and traditional tastes iconic to Victorian pet parents.
3. Queensland (QLD)
For Queensland, the Top Female Names are Luna, Freya, Lucy, Missy, Nala, Poppy, Angel, Blue, Emma, and Honey. The Top Male Names are Billy, Casper, Loki, Merlin, Onyx, Prince, Archie, Arnold, Barry, and Bear.
Insight: Freya appears high on the list — QLD is trending toward Nordic/mythical names. Queenslanders clearly adore mythological and magical themes, with Freya, Loki and Merlin all sitting proudly in the top lists, reflecting QLD’s warm, fun-loving culture.
In SA, the Top Female Names are Bella, Bubbles, Coco, Franki, Koco, Misty, Molly, Tilly, and Charlie. The Top Male Names are Arnold, Bluey, Charlie, Flash, Mr, Rex, Simba, Sky, Sparky, and Zeus.
Insight: SA has a strong preference for unique names like Bubbles, Flash, and Sparky. These choices show that South Australians aren’t afraid to be original, while classics like Bella and Simba add a lovely balance of tradition.
5. Western Australia (WA)
WA’s Top Female Names are Lucy, Willow, Boots, Coco, Frankie, Freya, Honey, Indi, Ivy, and Lady. The Top Male Names are Bluey, Eddie, Fred, George, Georgi, Luna, Max, Merlin, Miso, and Muffin.
Insight: Boots, Indi and Ivy show WA leaning toward earthy and outdoorsy names. WA has a wonderfully quirky mix this year, with a strong blend of vintage charm and playful, modern picks like Miso and Muffin.
Source Note: Pet Name Data cited is Pet Insurance Australia portfolio data of pets born in the 2024-2025 calendar years (up to and including 13th November).
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