We all have been there. Brainstorming and spending countless hours and lots of thought into coming up with the perfect name for our new dog or puppy…
…because we know that the name we choose for our new dog or puppy speaks volumes about our own personality, taste, insights, wit and/or sense of humor.
For instance, if you've ever heard a woman calling for her dog at the dog park saying, “Bella, over here Bella!”, she maybe a fellow Twilight fanatic just like you and maybe the beginning of a conversation and a lifelong friendship… all because of the name she chose for her dog!
It does take a lot of time and thought in naming our new furry friend, but it's also a fun and important task for every dog parent.
According to data from Veterinary Pet Insurance, the largest pet insurance company, Max and Bella remain at the top of the 100 most popular dog names.
Whether you end up naming your dog something quirky or opt for a classic, your dog’s name is an integral part of their personality. From Angus to Ziggy and everything in between, Rover.com dug into their database to discover the most popular dog names in America—and stumbled across some surprising trends along the way.
Move on to the next page to see if your unique dog name made the cut!











Mel Smith
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Ziggie
Carol Laird
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Gorgeous Frank
Cathy Cooper Statti
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Yep mine did…
Tracey Taylor
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My big boy is called Hunter and my little boy is Diefenbaker!
Lorraine Trimby
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Brave, Riot, Trevor, Dixon, Dolly Mixture, Chaos.
Regina Wright
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That little silver dapple looks like my wonderful little patches
Kara Bell
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Harvey (named for the Mets pitcher) did not make the list.
Jeanette Mir
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Gwen ❤️
Lorna Hitchen
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Frank the sausage x
Janette Mapes
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Our many wieners: Dixie, Dodger, Peanut, Ranger, and Beans! We also have labs: Buddy, Bear, Misty, Bella, and Daisy.
Glenn Haynes
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Bean, Sandy, Rudy and Sable
Chris Markle
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My pugs r Jazzmine & Lily Boo….iam 1 of those pug crazy people..lol
Michele Silverstein-klein
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Fiona and Phebe
Tonya Konger
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Stella Luna
Penelope-Clare Bear Scrivner
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Pugsy, Paddington, Cherokee, Bert & Ernie and Ozzie..☺️
Miriam Feliciano
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Mooshu
Miriam Feliciano
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My pug us 14 as well
Tasha Penwell
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My Effie made The Hunger Games list 🙂 Although she really wasn’t named after that!
Chantal Cuylle
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Bailey
Karen Ann Vardy Kent
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I love the name Sherman as in tank lol
John Murphy
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Scheissle(Shiza for short), Schnitzel(Snitz for short), Hooch, Snickers, & Josie.
Dotti Bolen
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Greta Garbo..
Amber Williams
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Rosie and Bacon
Shell Wolfram
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Gordie
Shell Wolfram
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Presley
Andrea Hicks Nance
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Jagger. He LOVES to ride!
Sara Anne McIntire
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This is Doris, we call her Dori sometimes. 🙂
Chandra Franklin Austin
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My sweet boy Jesse James <3
Tracey Jackson
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Blodwyn
Pam Jarvis
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Lola
Tina Hitchcock
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Annabelle
Johanna Young
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Brizo
Christy Bray Nuss
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Bonnie and Clyde
Christine Batty
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My two beautiful pugs are called sasha and doug
Jean Westendorf McGree
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Benny
Abbie Morrow
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My Bailey
Rayda L. Metts Regalado
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Margarita ♡♡
Jackie Scott
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Buttermilk Biscuit didn’t make the list but she doesn’t mind
Adrianna Sanchez
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Our bulldog is named Missy but her nicknames include Fatniss Everdeen and Fatty Wap!
Patrick McCabe
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Mike the boxer and Dorie the mutt, just chillin’!
Flora Smith
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Finn and Mitch
Kimberley Fredricks
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Disco and Rowdy!
Jenny Jolin
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Here’s Murphy…he’s not on the list
Marivelle Seefeldt
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Rocky
Andy Lomax
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Rose
Connie Anderson
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Ozzy, April and Gus.
Joanne Babbitt Dixon
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Ramsey Athens Dixon! Ramsey Hall the athletic hall at UGA, Athens that’s simple Athens Georgia, Dixon well that’s my Ramsey’s last name! We love Football!
Jenny Gill Doyle
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I have a Winston too!!
Judith Smith
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Henry playing at being a meerkat
Jenny Gill Doyle
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Sir Winston