Australia’s favourite feline names for 2025 have been revealed — and it’s Luna and Leo leading the clowder.

Pet Insurance Australia released its annual list this week, analysing thousands of insured pets nationwide.

The results showed Australians were sticking with classic favourites — but a few quirky newcomers have started climbing the charts.

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The top contenders for the most popular female cat name include, Luna, Lucy and Daisy with Willow and Bella close behind.

On the boy front — Leo and Milo remain strong, while Bluey, Billy and Simba also feature prominently.

“Luna continues its reign as Australia’s favourite female cat name, appearing in nearly every state’s top three,” Pet Insurance Australia spokesperson Nadia Crighton said.

Leo and Luna are the most popular cat names for 2025. Credit: AAP

Pet Insurance Australia said the data reflected how people are increasingly see their pets as family members.

Human baby names such as Lucy, Annie, Archie and Max are surging, while food‑themed names such as Mochi, Oreo, Muffin and Honey are proving popular.

Fantasy and mythology were also influencing choices, with Merlin, Loki and Zeus gaining ground as name choices across multiple states while the “Bluey effect” continues, with the beloved Aussie cartoon inspiring cat owners nationwide.

Looking at names by state, there was a a difference between cat names on the east coast of Australia versus the west coast.

In NSW, Luna and Leo topped the lists, with Oreo and Mochi showing a rise in playful food names.

In Victoria, a name inspired by Japanese culture made its way into the list with Yuki a top pick alongside classics like Daisy and Archie.

Meanwhile in Queensland, mythical names such as Loki and Merlin were trending, paired with family‑friendly favourites like Lucy and Billy.

For South Australia, quirky choices such as Bubbles, Sparky and Flash stood out, balanced by Bella and Simba.

WA’s favourites were Boots, Miso and Muffin while George and Lady were also on the list.

Crighton said naming pets has become “an emotionally significant moment” for families.

“More than ever, pets are being treated as true family members, and their names absolutely reflect that,” she said.

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