We’re a nation of cat lovers - with more than 10 million feline friends belonging to households across Britain.
It means they are the second most popular household pet after dogs, with a whole range of different breeds to choose from.
Acording to The International Cat Association there are 73 ‘standardised breeds’, along with a bewildering number of crosses.
So it’s worth doing a bit of research before choosing your perfect pet.
Of course, once you’ve picked your cat, there’s the tricky matter of picking the perfect name - you’ll certainly be shouting it enough (often followed by a largely-ingored ‘NO’).
To help you out Pet Health Club, the UK’s leading pet health plan provider, has revealed the most popular cat names of the year so far.
They’ve analysed data from across their nationwide network of over 800 vet practices who care for tens of thousands of pups.
Here are the 10 most popular.
5. Charlie
Completing our top five is Charlie. Short for Charles, it's and English and German name that means 'free man'. Or 'free cat'. | Canva/Getty Images
6. Willow
Sixth spot goes to Willow. It's an English name that comes from the tree of the same name. | Canva/Getty Images
7. Daisy
Another botanical name in seventh place. Daisy is an old English name meaning 'day's eye'. | Canva/Getty Images
8. Coco
Coco takes eighth place. It's a French name, meaning a number of things, including 'darling' - which seems right for cats. | Canva/Getty Images