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Why Luna is the #1 cat name in basically every city in America
Luna has been the #1 cat name in nearly every American city for over a decade. Here's what pet-license data shows about how Luna took over.
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Long-form guides on naming cats well — what makes a name stick, what open city pet registries tell us about how people actually name their cats, and themed deep dives for when you want to pick with intent.
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What pet license data tells us about how people actually name cats
Three cities publish every cat name they license. Here's what the data shows about how cat naming has changed — and what's stayed surprisingly stable.
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How to name a cat: a thoughtful, slightly opinionated guide
The traits that make a cat name actually work, the mistakes most people make, and how to test a name before you commit to it for the next fifteen years.
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Black cat names: 150+ ideas that suit a black cat's whole personality
150+ black cat names organized by mood — mythological, literary, food-inspired, witchy, and just plain striking. Picks for every kind of black cat.
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The complete guide to Egyptian cat names
Cats were sacred in ancient Egypt. The full set of Egyptian cat names — gods, pharaohs, sacred concepts — with meanings and notes on what works today.
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Why two-syllable cat names work best
Most top cat names worldwide share the same shape: two syllables ending in a vowel. Here's why the pattern works — and when you can safely break it.
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