Top pet names for 2015: from the weirdest to the most popular

Your family's first pet is a big, exciting decision.

Whatever pet you decide on, choosing the perfect name can be tricky .

While certain rules tend to apply to naming humans, it's a free-for-all when it comes to naming a pet and nothing is off limits.

A list of the top cat and dog names in 2015, compiled by Medibank Pet Insurance, revealed the most popular names in Australia.

Top ten names for dog

1. Bella
2. Charlie
3. Max
4. Molly
5. Ruby
6. Coco
7. Buddy
8. Oscar
9. Lucy
10. Toby

Top ten names for cats

1. Bella
2. Charlie
3. Oscar
4. Max
5. Molly
6. Coco
7. Missy
8. Mia
9. Tiger
10. Jasper

In the United States, Pet Insurance saw a similar trend with Bella and Max taking first and second spot for both cats and dogs. The pet insurance company went one step further to create a list of the most popular 'wacky' dog and cat names.

Top ten wacky names for dogs

1. Baron Von Furry Pants
2. Artoo Dogtoo
3. Rosie Picklebottom
4. Parker the Barker
5. Abigail Carmichael Spartacus
6. Smiley Cyrus
7. Nutmeg Spice O' Paris
8. Abraham Lincoln Continental
9. Bizkit Au Chocolat
10. Scuddles Unterfuss

Top ten wacky names for cats

1. Leonardo DiCatprio
2. Fuzz Lightyear
3. Captain Pancake
4. Sir Nigel Meowmittens of Oscelot Court
5. Ziggy Ollyoxenfree
6. Zelda Nacho
7. Sophistikitty
8. Cornelius McPudness Vandercat
9. Sir Theodorable Purrsalot
10. Star Wars Steve

In the lead up to the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the most popular Star Wars inspired pet names were also revealed.

1. Luke
2. Yoda
3. Chewbacca
4. Leia
5. Rebel
6. Vader
7. Obi Wan
8. Han Solo
9. Jedi
10. Boba Fett