Top Dog Names

Top Dog Names

Just What Are The Most Popular Dog Names?

So what are the top 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.

We're 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.

1. Buddy

2. Max

3. Sadie

4. Jack

5. Daisy

6. Lucy

7. Lady

8. Charlie

9. Rocky

10. Duke

   1. Buddy

 2. Max

    3. Sadie

4. Jack

  5. Daisy

 6. Lucy

7. Lady

 8. Charlie

 9. Rocky

Shown below are their names for 2009, 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 2010 remained popular, as well as the trend to name them after people.

    MALE NAMES       FEMALE NAMES

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