Top 10 dog names for male and female dogs

Did you know that more than half (50%) of all dog and puppy names are either human names or nicknames? People generally name their animals as they would name themselves or their children.

One fifth or 20% of dog names are based on the Pets appearance or personality. A black cat becomes Pepper or Midnight, and active dog Comet or Flash.

Top 10 male dog names

  1. Max
  2. Jake
  3. Buddy
  4. Bear
  5. Bailey
  6. Shadow
  7. Sam
  8. Lucky
  9. Rocky
  10. Buster

Top 10 female dog names

  1. Maggie
  2. Bear
  3. Molly
  4. Shadow
  5. Lady
  6. Sadie
  7. Lucky
  8. Lucy
  9. Daisy
  10. Brandy