Top 50 Dog Names of 2016
By epetsure
What’s in a name? Some might argue that by giving something a name, you claim power and authority over that subject. Others might believe that in giving something a name, you are in fact offering it an identity independent of all other things.
One of the first time honored traditions pet parents enjoy when bringing a new puppy or dog home is giving it a name. Some dogs whom you adopt may already have a name, but renaming a recently bought or rescued dog is common practice. Naming your pets is a fun, yet serious matter. Personality, appearance, and sometimes even temperament could be considered when choosing an appropriate name. But there are other factors as well for pet parents to consider, such as the most popular names, the trendiest names and even the most declining names.
Top 25 Male Dog Names
- Max
- Charlie
- Buddy
- Cooper
- Jack
- Rocky
- Toby
- Duke
- Bear
- Tucker
- Oliver
- Jake
- Bentley
- Teddy
- Riley
- Milo
- Bailey
- Buster
- Dexter
- Leo
- Winston
- Murphy
- Louie
- Zeus
- Lucky
Top 25 Female Dog Names
- Bella
- Lucy
- Daisy
- Molly
- Lola
- Sadie
- Maggie
- Sophie
- Chloe
- Bailey
- Luna
- Lily
- Roxy
- Zoey
- Stella
- Penny
- Coco
- Gracie
- Zoe
- Abbie
- Ginger
- Ruby
- Mia
- Sasha
- Lilly
On the other hand, you may not really care about the most popular names, but rather, you want to know the trendiest names.
Top 10 Trendiest Dog Names
Male
- Bentley
- Diesel
- Tank
- Marley
- Milo
- Gunner
- Louie
- Thor
- Cooper
- Leo
Female
- Lola
- Stella
- Luna
- Nala
- Izzy
- Layla
- Lulu
- Ellie
- Piper
- Mia
Of course, names can only stay hot for so long and then they start their inevitable decline.
Top 10 Declining Pet Names
Male
- Dakota
- Pepper
- Casey
- Taz
- Scooter
- Scooby
- Spike
- Sampson
- Bubba
- Rudy
Female
- Brandy
- Casey
- Misty
- Lucky
- Sheeba
- Samantha
- Sandy
- Cassie
- Cleo
- Katie and Shadow (tied)
Although, if you have a pet with one of these names or are just an old soul with a flair for the tried and true, fear not, because no matter what you call your best furry friend, he or she will come to you with licks of love.
On the rare occasion when every name you come upon just doesn’t seem right, you might want to step out of your comfort zone and name your dog after a celebrity’s dog. With names ranging through history from Genghis Khan to Oprah Winfree, food names like Matzoball and Noodles and famous character names like Scarlett and Atticus, these celebrity dog names are sure to inspire a name for your best friend that you both can love.
One last thought to ponder when naming your dog: Does giving your new best furry friend a name after an object, such as a food you eat or drink like Honey or Jack Daniel; or even after a place, like Savannah (Georgia) or Austin (Texas), carry with it a different connotation than giving a more human-related name, like Sara or Pete? Does naming your dog after a thing or place, objectify him or her? Alternatively, does giving your best furry friend a human-like name personify him or her?
epetsure would love to hear what you think!
