I love puppies. Is there really anything better than a new little dog? They run full speed until exhaustion, then collapse. But what about a name? There’s a lot of choices when it comes to dog names.

It’s not something you want to rush in to. This is going to be your best friend for quite awhile. So you want the name to match. Or do you want to have fun with it. Name your dog Superman so you can yell for him ‘Superman where are you?” Or, name your dog “shark” and take him to the beach. I once had a friend who named his cat “Dog” and his dog ‘Cat. He was an odd person. I have a six pound Yorkie (two pounds when I got her) and I wanted to name her something fun. Something with a Florida feel to it. Alas, I’m not in charge of such things. My girl decided that the dog’s name is Daisy. And that’s that.

So what’s it going to be? A normal dog name, or something truly unique. Here’s what I’ll do. The American Kennel Club (AKC) has released its list of the most popular male and female dog names from 2022. Since we’re at the beginning of 2023 I’m guessing things haven’t changed much. Here’s the top dog names from their list.

 

  • Top Girl Dog Names

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  • 1. Luna

    Luna means ‘moon’.

  • 2. Bella

    Italian for ‘beautiful’.

  • 3. Daisy

    In Norse mythology, the daisy is known as the sacred flower for the goddess of love, beauty and fertility.

  • 4. Lucy

    Derived from the Latin word meaning ‘light’.

  • 5. Willow

    From the elegant willow tree.

  • 6. Penny

    Like the coin.

  • 7. Sadie

    From the Hebrew word meaning ‘princess’.

  • 8. Maggie

    Derived from the Greek word meaning ‘Pearl’.

  • 9. Rosie

    From the Latin word Rosa, meaning ‘Rose’. Also an AC/DC song.

  • 10. Ruby

    Rubies have signified passion, protection, and wealth.  The ruby has become a symbol of love and commitment.

  • Top Boy Dog Names

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  • 1. Max

    Literally means “to the greatest extent possible”. Which explains a lot of puppies.

  • 2. Milo

    In Slavic languages, the root mil- means “dear” or “beloved.”

  • 3. Cooper

    The name means “barrel maker.” Yeah, I don’t get it either.

  • 4. Charlie

    From German origins meaning “free man.”

  • 5. Teddy

    Teddy, which has French origins, means “wealthy protector,” “brave people,” and “God’s gift.”

  • 6. Tucker

    If your dog is rough and tumble, you should consider naming him Tucker.

  • 7. Buddy

    A close friend.

  • 8. Bear

    Strong and brave.

  • 9. Rocky

    Means rest or peace.

  • 10. Leo

    The lion.

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