Max is again the most popular dog name. For the cat, that's Simba. This is apparent from the annual Dogs &Cats Names Top 5 of pet insurer Proteq Dier &Zorg. The name Max has always been in the Top 5, but has not been in 1st place since 2011. Last year Max's popularity was already on the rise with a 2nd place and that is confirmed this year with the number 1 position.
Dog 2015 Cat 2015
1. Max (2) Simba (2)
2. Pip (-) Tommy (4)
3. Bella (-) Boris (-)
4. Diesel (5) Max (-)
5. Lola (1) Gizmo (-)
In brackets is last year's position.
It seems that the popularity of Tijger(tje) as a cat name is definitely over. Last year the decline was already there and this year Tijger(tje) is definitely out of the top 5. Simba is an old acquaintance, was also in 1st place in 2008 and has never been out of the Top 5.
