Nationwide Reveals the Wackiest Pet Names of 2018
Winners selected from a pool of 700,000 dog and cat monikers
BREA, Calif. (May 3, 2018) – – Isabella Miss Worldwide Boo Boo nosed out Franklin Woofsevelt in the dog division, while Pablo Purrcasso purred past Sir Pounce A Lot in the cat category to earn the distinction of the Wackiest Pet Names of 2018. Each year, Nationwide, the nation’s first and largest provider of pet health insurance, recognizes the most clever, creative and quirky pet names across the nation. After a thorough selection process, the top 10 dog and cat monikers were chosen from Nationwide’s database of more than 700,000 insured pets and put to a public vote.
Below are the top 10 Wackiest Pet Names of 2018:
| Dogs |
Cats |
| 1. Isabella Miss Worldwide Boo Boo |
1. Pablo Purrcasso |
| 2. Franklin Woofsevelt |
2. Sir Pounce A Lot |
| 3. Ruffy the Vampire Slayer |
3. Mewpocalypse Yarn Killer |
| 4. Vladimir Poochin |
4. Edward Scissorpaws |
| 5. Sir Lix A Lot |
5. Sir Reginald Fluffybutt |
| 6. Chauncey Von Poops a Lot |
6. Princess Consuela Bananahammock |
| 7. Madame Squishy Van Wrinkleface |
7. Bobcat the Builder |
| 8. Lord Stanley the Pup |
8. Colonel Puff Puff |
| 9. Little Bunny Foo Foo |
9. Majesticoons Carefree Dior Blue Knight |
| 10. Sylvester Stud Puddin’ Pop |
10. Banana Pawz |
“The results from our Wacky Pet Names competition illustrate the thought and creativity pet owners put into naming their furry family members,” said Scott Liles, president and chief pet insurance officer for Nationwide. “Pets hold a special place in our members’ hearts, and while some of these names are assigned just for laughs, many of these monikers hold a special meaning or story behind them.”
For photos and background stories of the top 10 wackiest dog and cat names, visit www.wackypetnames.com.
About Nationwide pet insurance
With more than 700,000 insured pets, pet insurance from Nationwide is the first and largest pet health insurance provider in the United States. Since 1982, Nationwide has helped provide pet owners with peace of mind and is committed to being the trusted choice of America’s pet lovers.
Nationwide plans cover dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets for multiple medical problems and conditions relating to accidents, illnesses and injuries. Medical plans are available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Insurance plans are offered and administered by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company in California and DVM Insurance Agency in all other states. Underwritten by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company (CA), Brea, CA, an A.M. Best A+ rated company (2016); National Casualty Company (all other states), Columbus, OH, an A.M. Best A+ rated company (2016). Pet owners can find Nationwide pet insurance on Facebook or follow on Twitter. For more information about Nationwide pet insurance, call 800-USA-PETS (800-872-7387) or visit petinsurance.com.
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