Phat Daddy? Kitty Gaga?… Goofiest Pet Names for 2012

**By Dr. Becker**

> Pet healthcare insurer VPI Pet Insurance recently published their picks for the wackiest dog and cat names of 2012.
>
> "Chew Barka" took top honors for dog names, and "Pico de Gato" topped the list of creative kitty names.

## Top 25 Wackiest Dog and Cat Names for 2012

**Dog Names**
**Cat Names**

1. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Chew Barka
1. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Pico de Gato

2. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Nigel Nosewhistle
2. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Dingleberry

3. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Sir Maui Sengkey Schwykle
3. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Dumpster Kitty

4. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Spark Pug
4. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Schnickelfritz

5. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Agent 99
5. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Koobenfarben

6. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Stinker Belle
6. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Sassy Pants Huska

7. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Vienna Sausage
7. &nbsp_place_holder; &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Vincent Van Furrball

8. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder; Furnace Hills Dante
8. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder; Kitty Gaga

9. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Senorita Margarita
9. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder; Beefra

10. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Trigonometry
10. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Mister Bigglesworth

11. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Spunky Brewster
11. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Cuddles McCracken

12. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Captain Awesome
12. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Slim Pickens

13. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Peanut Von Strudel
13. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Magnificat

14. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Raising A. Ruckus
14. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;My Girl Catastrophe

15. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Flash T. Trousers
15. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Friar McFergus

16. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Vito Meatball
16. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Mr. Chubsy Buttons

17. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Marcopolo
17. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Fergus McGillicuddy

18. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Otto Itchy Bobo
18. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Captain Skittlehook

19. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Tugboat O'Malley
19. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Haircool Pawrow

20. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Ziggy Stardust Floyd
20. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Bean Bag

21. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Fudge McDreamy
21. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Mr. Moss McCheeks

22. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Dandy Lion
22. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Brown Cactus

23. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Phat Daddy
23. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Tempurra

24. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Pawly D
24. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Sugar Britches

25. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Nacho Cheese
25. &nbsp_place_holder;&nbsp_place_holder;Tiger Blood

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> For the rest of the list and pictures of some of the pets and their stories, visit [VPI Pet Insurance](http://www.petinsurance.com/wackypetnames).
>
> If you need help naming a new pet in your life, here are some fun sites to check out:
>
> * [Bowwow Meow Pet-Names with Personality](http://www.bowwow.com.au/)
> * [Pet Names Place](http://petnamesplace.com/)
> * [LowchensAustralia.com](http://www.lowchensaustralia.com/names.htm)
> * [PetNet](http://www.pet-net.net/namethatpet.htm)
> * [Cat and Dog Names](http://www.cat-dog-names.com/pet-names.html)

Sources:

* [dvm360 August 15, 2012](http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Inspired-dog-and-cat-names-top-wackiest-names-list/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/785140?contextCategoryId=204&ref=25)


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