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Did your pet's name make list? Flickr/West_Zest Kiss Fido and Spot goodbye, and say hello to Buddy, Lucy and Shyanne Thailand Moo Goo Guy Pan! Petfinder dug its paws into its adoptable pet database and unleashed the most common pet names for dogs and cats of 2009, and their favorite unusual pet names of the year. While 'Buddy' and 'Max' held onto the number one and two spot for dog names for the third consecutive year, 'Bella' made her first appearance as both a top dog and cat name -- possibly due to the wild popularity of the "Twilight" series. See if your furry friend made the list. Top 10 Names for Dogs 1. Buddy 2. Max 3. Daisy 4. Lucy 5. Charlie 6. Bella 7. Molly 8. Jack 9. ...

Max and Molly, we presume? Photo: stinkypeter/Flickr Fido won't fetch and Lassie isn't coming home. The time when dog names were distinct, like Rover or Rin Tin Tin, is long gone. Today, people prefer to name their hounds like their kids. The Veterinary Pet Insurance company maintains an annual list of most popular pet names, and the top slots have held steady for awhile now. Drum roll, please, and step up to the podium ... Max and Molly! Rounding out the VPI top ten male names are: 2. Buddy 3. Jake 4. Bailey 5. Rocky 6. Charlie 7. Jack 8. Toby 9. Cody 10. Buster Read on for the top 10 female dog names. ...