Source: Forbes
The most popular cat names of 2025, according to Trusted Housesitters, are Luna, Charlie, Lucy, Bella, Leo, Oliver, Max, Lily, Milo, and Loki. These choices reveal more than trends; they reflect evolving human-animal relationships and cultural influences. Names like Luna evoke softness and mystery, aligning with feline traits, while Leo and Simba connect directly to cats’ biological identity as lions. The rise of short, human-style names like Charlie and Bella underscores how pets are increasingly treated as family members.
Regional differences show cultural flavor: nature-themed names in Colorado, Texas-inspired ones in the South, and pop-culture nods like Biggie or Bowie in New York. Pop culture continues to shape choices, with Loki embodying cats’ mischievous intelligence and The Lion King maintaining generational influence. Overall, naming trends mirror deeper psychological and social dynamics, showing how our affection for cats shapes (and is shaped by) language, culture, and identity.