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Reggie1, Flickr Ever wonder if your pet's name is really as unique or creative as it seemed back when you dreamed it up? Now you can find out: Petfinder has surveyed its massive database of adoptable cats and dogs to put together a list of 2010's most popular pet names. Obviously, choosing the right name for your pet is important, because it says a lot about the pet -- and even more about the pet owner. You want your pet's name to be original, because you don't want a whole pack of dogs to answer to your dog's name at the dog park. However, you don't want your pet's name to be too obscure or hard to pronounce. And, of course, you want it to be something you're comfortable yelling in ...

Getty What do veterinarians think of the names we give our pets? Do they snicker or roll their eyes when they meet a cat named Meatball Jesus or a dog named Hannah Montana? Do they find the choice of Snowball or Fluffy to be a bit boring? The answer appears to be yes. In a recent USA Today article, "Less-than-fetching pet names can reflect back on owners," Florida-based veterinarian Dr. Patty Khuly says that what a cat or dog is named can reveal quite a bit about the pet parent. "Pet owners always seem to go with dramatic names for their pets," writes Dr. Khuly, citing such gems as Ghetto-Fabulous, Shrapnel and RazzleDazzle. "Maybe they represent names they are unwilling or unable to ...

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. ...