Inspired by Halloween, VPI analyzed its database of more than 500,000 insured pets to find out how many pet owners opted for spooky or sweet monikers when naming their furry friend. As it turns out, VPI has thousands of dogs and cats with monikers that match tasty treats, while others match some of the scariest movie characters in the history of cinema.
Below is a list of the most common pet names in VPI’s database that were inspired by spine-chilling movie characters (total number of pets sharing that name in parenthesis):
Most Common Pet Names Inspired by Scary Movie Characters
1. Jack (2218) – “The Shining”
2. Ripley (175) – “Alien”
3. Norman (136) – “Psycho”
4. Freddy (125) – “Nightmare on Elm Street”
5. Salem (68) – “Salem’s Lot”
6. Cujo (61) – “Cujo”
7. Michael (47) – “Halloween”
8. Carrie (32) – “Carrie”
9. Damien (30) – “The Omen”
10. Jason (25) – “Friday the 13th”
11. Chucky (23) – “Child’s Play”
12. Regan (23) – “The Exorcist”
13. Hannibal (14) – “Silence of the Lambs”
14. Jaws (8) – “Jaws”
15. Voldemort (1) – “Harry Potter”
Among the other spooky pet names in the VPI database are “Black Shadow,” “Bones,” “Creepy,” and “Ghost.” Not to be outdone, plenty of pet owners opt for a candy-inspired name for the four-legged friend. Below is a list of the most common monikers on the list (total number of pets sharing that name in parenthesis):
Most Common Pet Names Inspired by Candy
1. Snickers (528)
2. Hershey (409)
3. Reese (246)
4. Skittles (103)
5. Twix (49)
6. Kit Kat (30)
7. Tootsie Roll (9)
8. Crunch (7)
9. Milky Way (4)
10. Candy Corn (3)
“Almond Joy,” “Butterfinger,” “Mounds,” and “Starburst” were all represented by one pet in VPI’s database. To view some of the most creative monikers selected for VPI’s Top 10 Most Unusual Pet Names of 2013, visit www.wackypetnames.com.
If you’re looking for a more conventional name for your pet, visit VPI’s tips for choosing the perfect pet name.
Can you think of any scary movie characters or Halloween treats that we might have missed? If so, tell us in the comments below.
