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!











Amanda George
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Boudreaux did not make the list.
Lorraine Macomber
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Marcy, do you know where I might get a mini-beagle?
Cindy Wedel
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Currently own my sweet “Busy Izzy. Previously had my “Kazilla” (my son was little it was his way of saying Godzilla) and my loyal “Devas”. (“Saved” backwards.
Cindy Wedel
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My dog sits like this too. 🙂
Amberly Dickenson
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Thumper <3
Tessy Baustert
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This is Shaco
Tessy Baustert
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This is Amy
Gale Williams
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Ginger
Jamie Wright
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Cesar
Bonnie Felker
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Our son named our boxer Dodger because he is a big LA Dodgers fan
Pam Burman
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Dylan
Sue Groover Russell
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Sadie and Sally.
Pam Burman
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Inka
Pam Burman
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Izzie
TL Richardson
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Chupacabra and Buster
Ollivia Shayanne Fuerstenau
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Crowley my little fur baby makes me so happy
Tracy Collado-Detrick
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Our Pug is named “Sally” Nightmare Before Christmas.
Kaye Taylor
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Mickey
Dawn Hosey
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Gordon ❤
Julie Smith
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My Ziva
Michael Piercefield
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too cute
Midge Canavan
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Copper.
April Walters
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OK, we’ve got Bilbo, Kirby, George, Jack, Froggy, Mr. Pickles & Gizzy. 😀
Tracey Marsh
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Grissom
Billy Keys
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My weiner/Jack Russell mix is named Squirrel!!!!
Christina Loftfield
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Molly
Erika Webber
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Willie
Robyn McQuoid-Powers
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Rosie (Mama) , and Rebel
Karen Mettner-Gobin
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Our Boston is Ezzel. He is a rescue and his name was Diesel which I didn’t like but he was 5 years old and we didn’t want a drastic change so we dropped the “D” and changed the spelling. He has not complained. We have had him for 5 year and he is OK with it.
Anthony Nelson
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Charlie
Taylor Kerr
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Cecilia Wood
Cathy Johnson
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TJ and Katie Bug!
Kimberly Baker Hagstrom
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Stitch, Gizmo and Leroy- all Bostons!
Paula Therrien
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My Yorkie is Peppermint Patty!
Karen Casto
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Binky
Ronald Lynn Reilender
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Oscar !!!!
Lori Finch Coyne
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Dexter
Ashley Marquez
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Lulu
Diane Johnson Blakley
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Our baby is Rudy
Serena Rae Quihuis
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Went the traditional route with his name.. nothing fancy or frou frou… my Ben 🙂
Donna Kay Winscott Groskopf
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We didn’t name Peanut for a food we named her because she’s nuts
Goldie Cuff
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Charlie
Melissa Jamieson
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Princess Kamille!
Diana Watkins
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Harley
Janet Pelto
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Molly
Sandy Gubenko
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Stella
Tricia Dwinnells-Shultz
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Our rescues, not sisters by birth but by love!!! Gracie and Chloe!!!
Tricia Dwinnells-Shultz
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Awesome name!!!
Grace Batey
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Soldier
Amanda Prep
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My princess pug name is Matilda is not in the list. That’s ok