Molly is top dog -- and cat -- when it comes to Britons' favouritename for their pet。

According to Direct Line, Molly was the number one choice ofowners who registered their cats and dogs for their pet insurancepolicies。

Old favourites Charlie and Tigger were the next most popularcats' names with Max and Charlie making up the doggy top three, theinsurer said。

However, people have also been influenced by celebrities。

In the last two years, there has been a 25 percent rise in thenumber of pets named after England soccer star Wayne Rooney and a46 percent increase in the number inspired by pop singer KylieMinogue。

The names seeing the biggest increases were Ozzy for a cat andRocky for a dog, while more unusual monikers included Gandalf,Harry Potter and a moggy called 50 Cent。

TOP CAT NAMES:

1. Molly

2. Charlie

3. Tigger

4. Poppy

5. Oscar

6. Smudge

7. Millie

8. Daisy

9. Max

10. Jasper

TOP DOG NAMES:

1. Molly

2. Max

3. Charlie

4. Holly

5. Poppy

6. Ben

7. Alfie

8. Jack

9. Sam

10. Barney