If you recently adopted a cat and need help coming up with a name this list of popular ones can definitely be useful.

The Most Used Cat Names In Illinois

I have no problem admitting that I'm a cat person but I wasn't always that way. I grew up with dogs. My only experience with cats was as a young child. My grandma had one and it was really mean. I had been bitten and scratched many times by that animal.

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That experience with my grandma's cat scarred me for a long time. I didn't want to get anywhere near one let alone have it as a pet. I was told by many friends and family members that I should give the animal another chance but I wasn't ready for a long time.

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When I first started dating my wife, she had a cat named Desi. I was forced to be around one. I wasn't comfortable at first but that pet grew on me and we soon became friends. My attitude towards them quickly changed. We've had a few different kitties since then.

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Besides properly caring for an animal, the next most important thing about having a pet is its name. The wrong one can give a bad vibe to the whole situation. Your cat's name will reflect the personality of both you and the kitty.

For example, my cats have been named Payton (Walter), Ozzy (Osbourne), and Sabbath (Black Sabbath). I thought those were all pretty cool. I know they're unusual. What are the most popular cat names in Illinois? Here are your top ten.

Whisker

10. Max

9. Nala

8. Lucy

7. Charlie

6. Bella

5. Leo

4. Oliver

3. Loki

2. Milo

1. Luna

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