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We all know how important it is – and how difficult it can be – to find the right name for your pet.

We look back on the top ten most popular dog and cat names for 2011 (as compiled by www.petfinder.com).

Does your pet’s name appear on the list? Or have you gone for something a little more unusual – let us know by commenting below!

We wonder what names will be popular in 2012...

2011 top 10 most popular dog names

1.   Buddy
2.   Max
3.   Daisy
4.   Bella
5.   Lucy
6.   Molly
7.   Charlie
8.   Jack
9.   Sadie
10. Rocky

2011 top 10 most popular cat names

1.   Lucy
2.   Smokey
3.   Bella
4.   Charlie
5.   Tiger
6.   Oreo
7.   Daisy
8.   Molly
9.   Max
10. Midnight