The Most Popular Dog Names Have Been Unleashed and We Can’t Pick a Favorite
Any dog owner knows choosing a name for your four-legged best friend can be challenging. After all, no two dogs are exactly alike, so you want to be sure that your pooch has a name that fits its unique personality. And, as a new report suggests, many of us also want to make sure our dogs’ names reflect that they are truly a member of the family.
In fact, a whopping 94 percent of Americans consider their pup part of the family, according to a new report released by Rover, an online network for pet sitters and dog walkers. Judging by the names people often give their pets, we’d say it definitely shows. The top 10 names for both male and female dogs are reminiscent of names we usually give our human family members. For example, the top male dog name is Max, and the top female name is Bella. Sounds like names we wouldn’t mind giving our own kids!
“This year, more than ever, we’re seeing pet ownership redefining the modern definition of family and home life. Many of today’s dog owners call themselves ‘pet parents,’ a huge signal of the familial relationship modern pet owners have developed with their dogs,” said Brandie Gonzales, pet lifestyle expert for Rover. “In that same vein, pet parents have become more thoughtful about the dog naming process, as is typical for a parental figure. They use it as an opportunity to express something about themselves and the way they feel about their dog.”
To any ‘pet parent’ out there, this makes perfect sense. Now, without further ado, here are the most popular dog names of 2017 (plus some puptastic pics of name representatives from WeRateDogs, one of our favorite things ever). See if your pup’s name is on the list!
The Top 10 Male Dog Names in 2017
1. Max
https://twitter.com/dog_rates/status/910177273894117376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw2. Charlie
This is Charlie. His blindness gives him a perpetual look of cautious fascination. Other good boy characteristics clearly heightened. 14/10 pic.twitter.com/7wNkjseE99
— WeRateDogs® (@dog_rates) November 7, 2017
3. Cooper
This is Cooper. He built the picket fence himself. Needed a break from the rest of the world. 13/10 relatable af pic.twitter.com/rVqmXrpUae
— WeRateDogs® (@dog_rates) September 9, 2017
4. Buddy
@dog_rates This is Buddy. He loves to cuddle, to go on walks and, for some reason, to sleep in boxes. He might be a cat… 🤔♥️ pic.twitter.com/Sny8nHmYuY
— Mamane Lesego (@LoveMeSome_Pie) October 4, 2017
5. Jack
@dog_rates I know is only cocoon, but plz rate so that he may become good pupperfly.
— sweryn' I've been good (@girlloveswords) October 28, 2017
(This is Jack, a rescue. He lets me tuck him in.) <3 pic.twitter.com/ylhuII27em
6. Rocky
https://twitter.com/dog_rates/status/925512753179009024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw7. Oliver
This is Oliver. He wanted you to have these flowers. Picked them out himself. Hopes they’re your favorite color. 14/10 thank you Oliver pic.twitter.com/JO5fTEaIPc
— WeRateDogs® (@dog_rates) November 14, 2017
8. Bear
This is Bear. He can hear a butterfly burp from half a mile away. 12/10 would alternate boops and belly rubs pic.twitter.com/eDK4CetlG0
— WeRateDogs® (@dog_rates) October 16, 2017
9. Duke
This is Duke, he's a good boy pic.twitter.com/Snj4OfOLPC
— Kayla (@kayjohns123) September 13, 2017
10. Tucker
@dog_rates this is Tucker. He's 3. He's very happy on his walk. pic.twitter.com/XaGcAwsyP7
— Daniel Garcia (@DanielxXxGarcia) March 23, 2017
The Top 10 Female Dog Names in 2017
1. Bella
Meet Bella. She was a world renowned pupfessional stick taster. A legend in her field. Always had the snazziest bandanas. 14/10 RIP Bella ❤️ pic.twitter.com/PKX2rFZr6U
— WeRateDogs® (@dog_rates) October 27, 2017
2. Lucy
This is Lucy. She is a skater girl, she said see ya later boy. She was way too good for him. 13/10 would kickflip into the sunset with pic.twitter.com/gZ9toK9T0q
— WeRateDogs® (@dog_rates) October 4, 2017
3. Daisy
@dog_rates this is Daisy when she found out today is #WeRateDogs book day!! 😊🎉 (we high fived out of excitement) pic.twitter.com/mU7Ktkwus8
— Sarah Rung (@SarahRung) October 3, 2017
4. Luna
Can you rate my pupperoni? This is Luna, she really likes getting her picture taken 💕 @dog_rates pic.twitter.com/cTnwBP80v1
— 𝙽𝚊𝚗𝚊𝙼𝚘𝚎 ● (@MorganH_12) September 2, 2017
5. Lola
Lola would like you to know she is thoroughly unimpressed with how this day is going. @dog_rates pic.twitter.com/nGpVbQBfcY
— C (she/her/hers) (@iamsqueeisback) November 11, 2017
6. Sadie
#SeniorPupSaturday @dog_rates This is Sadie!🐾 she’s got a few gray hairs! pic.twitter.com/dSKu2cLEJ4
— Sarah Gold (@sarahgoldd) December 3, 2017
7. Molly
@dog_rates This is Molly my seizure detection service dog. She is my everything. pic.twitter.com/36yUXOdlvh
— uh (@xPaintTheSkyx) October 20, 2017
8. Maggie
https://twitter.com/dog_rates/status/925555767591157760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw9. Bailey
https://twitter.com/dog_rates/status/937095805034524672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw10. Sophie
This is Sophie. She’s a unicorg. Worked really hard on her costume. Hopes you like it. 13/10 magical af pic.twitter.com/3HKNQnS0fi
— WeRateDogs® (@dog_rates) October 31, 2017
If you’re interested, you can see the top 100 dog names on Rover. And what a doggone cute list it is!
h/t Fox News
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