Almost half of American pet owners gave an animal a human-like name, such as Jack or Sophie, according to an -Petside.com poll.

Some of the more unusual names: Hollywood and Chichi Mittens, both cats; Vegas the Labrador Retriever; Jibber Jack the dog; the Beagle named Talulublue, and Louis XIV, the Yorkie.

In all, 49 percent of respondents had given at least one of their pets a human-like name.

There has been a move away from classic dog names such as Spot and Lassie, according to Veterinary Pet Insurance spokesman Curtis Steinhoff. There were 13 Fidos in VPI’s database in 2008, placing the name at No. 2,866. Rover was No. 2,534, behind names like Grendel, Ginger Snap and Munchie.

Steinhoff said the trend reflects a stronger bond between people and pets.

Pet owners who give their pets human names are more likely to see them as full members of the family, said Wayne Eldridge, veterinarian and author of “The Best Pet Name Book Ever!”