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Just What Are The Most Popular Dog Names?


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Just what are the most popular dog names commonly given to such a beloved family member as one’s pooch? Needless to say, Fido or Bowser thankfully didn’t make the list, but there are definite trends showing that people are favoring giving human names to their furry friends.

I’m not sure why this is, but if you choose to give your pup a human name, please be kind to your pooch and name him or her after someone you’re fond of. Also, should you decide to name your dog after a living friend or relative, be sure you get their approval first…. Your dog might run around in circles with excitement when he hears that Max is his new name, but Uncle Max might not.

As far as the list of the Top 10 Dog Names goes, The good people at the Veterinary Pet Insurance Company have announced that based on an analysis of over 360,000 pet insurance policies, that in 2008 the most popular dog names were…

  1. Buddy
  2. Max
  3. Sadie
  4. Jack
  5. Daisy
  6. Lucy
  7. Lady
  8. Charlie
  9. Rocky
 10. Duke

Shown below are their names for 2007, with the side by side listings of the most popular female names along with the most popular male names. As you can see, many of the top dog names for 2006 remained popular, as well as the trend to name them after people.

MALE FEMALE

Max Molly
Buddy Maggie
Jake Daisy
Rocky Lucy
Bailey Sadie
Buster Ginger
Cody Chloe
Charlie Bailey
Bear Sophie
Jack Zoe
Toby Princess
Duke Bella
Lucky Angel
Sam Lady
Harley Sasha
Shadow Abby
Rusty Roxy
Murphy Missy
Sammy Brandy
Zeus Coco
Riley Annie
Oscar Katie
Winston Samantha
Casey Casey
Tucker Gracie
Teddy Rosie
Gizmo Misty
Samson Emma
Oliver Sandy
Bandit Heidi

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