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Things to consider when naming your dog

  1. Keep the name short, preferably one or two syllables. This will be easier for your dog to learn and remember.
  2. Match the name to your dog’s personality. A noble hound may be fit to be King; a timid pooch may solicit the name Fluffy.
  3. Possibly name your dog the honor of being named after your favorite food: Brownie, Sugar, Cream Puff.
  4. Use a your sense of humor. Name your happy Lab, Spike, or a growling bulldog Cuddles, or your Great Dane Tiny.
  5. Be creative: Take your dog’s name from the title of your favorite book, your current or a past lover, the name of your favorite actor, a line from your favorite song, the street where you grew up.

According to the data from VPI pet insurance, Max and Bella remain at the top of the 100 most popular dog names. Curious as to the other 98?

Check out the list below.

Most Popular Male Dog Names

  1. Max
  2. Buddy
  3. Rocky
  4. Bailey
  5. Jake
  6. Charlie
  7. Jack
  8. Toby
  9. Cody
  10. Buster
  11. Duke
  12. Cooper
  13. Riley
  14. Harley
  15. Bear
  16. Tucker
  17. Murphy
  18. Lucky
  19. Oliver
  20. Sam
  21. Oscar
  22. Teddy
  23. Winston
  24. Sammy
  25. Rusty
  26. Shadow
  27. Gizmo
  28. Bentley
  29. Zeus
  30. Jackson
  31. Baxter
  32. Bandit
  33. Gus
  34. Samson
  35. Milo
  36. Rudy
  37. Louie
  38. Hunter
  39. Casey
  40. Rocco
  41. Sparky
  42. Joey
  43. Bruno
  44. Beau
  45. Dakota
  46. Maximus
  47. Romeo
  48. Boomer
  49. Luke
  50. Henry

Top female dog names

  1. Bella
  2. Molly
  3. Lucy
  4. Maggie
  5. Daisy
  6. Sophie
  7. Sadie
  8. Chloe
  9. Bailey
  10. Lola
  11. Zoe
  12. Abby
  13. Ginger
  14. Roxy
  15. Gracie
  16. Coco
  17. Sasha
  18. Lily
  19. Angel
  20. Princess
  21. Emma
  22. Annie
  23. Rosie
  24. Ruby
  25. Lady
  26. Missy
  27. Lilly
  28. Mia
  29. Katie
  30. Zoey
  31. Madison
  32. Stella
  33. Penny
  34. Belle
  35. Casey
  36. Samantha
  37. Holly
  38. Lexi
  39. Lulu
  40. Brandy
  41. Jasmine
  42. Shelby
  43. Sandy
  44. Roxie
  45. Pepper
  46. Heidi
  47. Luna
  48. Dixie
  49. Honey
  50. Dakota

About Holly Ramsey, Ph.D

Country Girl, Animal Enthusiast, and Breed Preservationist
I have been a part of a dog-loving family from the day I was born. My parents began a hobby/show kennel in 1977; I was born three years later and grew up with Collies, Rottweilers, and German Shepherd Dogs. My father also had a cattery where he bred and showed Persian and Himalayan cats. We enjoyed the antics of the cats and kittens until it was determined that I was highly allergic to cat dander.

I started in the dog show fancy at age 13, showing Collies and Rottweilers. My family then moved from the big dogs, except Collies, and started in Dachshunds and Poodles (Minis and Toys). Through the years, there have been many special dogs and dog breeds pass through my life and my home including the Yorkshire Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Japanese Chin, Shih Tzu, and Pomeranian. Read more about me.