Popular Dog Names – Where To Find Them

It's not an easy task to choose one name out of great number of dog names even within one dog name category.

We suggest that you read articles about choosing a dog name and naming tips before you read the lists of popular dog names. Make sure that you know the right procedure of choosing a name for a dog. No matter whether you are looking for a boy dog name or girl dog name you should now the meaning of the name. It's really important because if your dog's name meaning does not fit your pet, you'll feel it sharply rather quickly. Remember that both you and your dog have not only to live with a chosen name but also love it. In case you do everything right, your dog will be happy to hear its name and you will be happy to call this name every day during many years of your co-existence.

Every year the Health Department in New York City announces top popular dog names used by dog owners who licensed their pets and top dog breeds.

Top 10 Most Popular Dog Names (Male )

1. Max
Maximillian (Latin origin) – the greatest

2. Jake
The name of adventurous and brave mouse in “The Rescuers” (Disney's cartoon)

3. Buddy
Friendly and welcoming / Buddy Holly (1938-1959) American rock'n'roll singer

4. Lucky
The one who is favorable to have a master like you

5. Sam
Short for Samuel – ancient Jew judge, leader and prophet

6. Rocky
The word of Italian origin which means stallion / Famous movie personage played by Sylvester Stallone

7. Bailey
The word of French origin which means  bailiff

8. Cody
The little boy personage in The Rescuers” (Disney's cartoon)

9. Casey
The word of Irish Gaelic origin which means brave, cautious
 
10. Duke
Nobleman of the highest rank

Top 10 Most Popular Dog Names (Female)

1. Maggie
The word of Greek origin (short for Margaret) which means pearl

2. Molly
The word of Irish origin which means a woman of courteous manners

3. Lady
Elegant and perfect; royal title in European aristocracy; dog personage in “The Lady and the Tramp” (Walt Disney movie)

4. Daisy
Donald Duck's object of adoration

5. Lucy
Widely spread name of movie and cartoon characters

6. Sandy
The name of Greek origin, short for Alexandra

7. Ginger
A spice, Asian tropical plant

8. Abby
The word of Hebrew origin which means the father of merriment

9. Chloe
The word of Greek origin which means  young plant

10. Bailey
The word of French origin which means  bailiff