Choosing your dog’s name is not an easy decision. Here are some of the most popular dog names in 2012 and some ideas to help you to think of a unique or cute name for your dog.
There are a few things to bear in mind when naming your dog. Try to pick a name that your dog or puppy will easily recognise and that will not be confused with a basic command such as Sit, Stay, Down, Come or Fetch. If you have more than one dog in your home, select names that start with different letters and sound significantly different. Dogs tend to respond better to shorter names and it’s easier to shout out a one or two syllable word clearly in the park!
Popular Names for Boy Dogs
Max, Bailey, Buddy, Charlie, Jack, Archie, Rocky, Milo, Harry, Alfie, George, Sam, Oscar, Noah, Ben, Riley, Finlay, Harvey, Toby, Kai, Seb, Ollie, Bobby, Kieran, Dexter, Basil, Pip, Kirby, Badger, Gyp, Harley, Hugo, Buster, Alfie, Angus, Hamish, Alvin, Beanie, Beano, Beazer, Benji, Banjo, Bertie, Bruce, Buzz, Chester, Clyde, Clint, Danny, Dennis, Dave, Digby, Freddie, Harvey, Herbie, Indie, Jamie, Jazz, Jim, Jimmy, King, Laddie, Monty, Ned, Pal, Pepe, Reg, Riley, Ricky, Robin, Spencer, Zak, Jake
Popular Names for Girl Dogs
Bella, Lucy, Molly, Maggie, Daisy, Chloe, Sophie, Sadie, Lady, Princess, Tasha, Biddy, Trixie, Holly, Millie, Abby, Sasha, Sandy, Katie, Annie, Chelsea, Coco, Lily, Amber, Rosie, Cinnamon, Duchess, Jasmine, Muffin, Ruby, Grace, Mia, Evie, Freya, Maisie, Poppy, Ella, Alice, Amy, Bess, Beth, Bonnie, Darcy, Dixie, Dolly, Faith, Ginny, Gabby, Gwen, Gypsy, Hope, Izzy, Jade, Jess, Kerry, Cara, Keira, Layla, Mabel, Nancy, Nellie, Penny, Pippa, Sadie, Tara, Tess, Zoe, Kim, Kizzy, Polly
Cute Dog Names from Popular Characters
Scooby, Scoob, Yogi, Gromit, Pluto, Odie, Snoopy, Snoop, Pongo, Perdie, Tramp, Muttley, Dougal, Shep, Pebbles, Winnie, Sweep, Sooty, Womble, Zippy, Noddy, Pudsey, Muppet, Simba, Thumper, Biggles, Casper, Elmo, Ernie, Gizmo, Marley, Scrappy, Toto, Jumbo, Bolt
Great Dog Names from Famous People
Madge, Kylie, Queenie, Wills and Kate, Xena, Beckham, Brooklyn, Rooney, Elvis, Sherlock, Caesar, Riggs, Cheryl, Beyonce, Bieber, Shakira, Rih-Rih, Britney, Ziggy, Tiger, Jolie, Brad, Bowie, Oprah, Clooney, Whitney, Jacko, Prince, J-Lo, Dylan, Frazer, Hercules, Homer, Houdini, Merlin, Nero, Ozzy, Ringo, Samson, Stig, Tyson, Miley
Posh Dog Names from Designer Brands
Gucci, Radley, Champagne, Mercedes, Chanel, Prada, Bentley, Porsche, Burberry, Tiffany, Rolex, Moet, Fendi, Cartier
Dog Names that bring out your Dog’s Personality
Magic, Mischief, Lucky, Foxy, Sassy, Smartie, Fidget, Sparkle, Bouncer, Poppet, Missy, Rover, Butch, Snuggles, Champ, Flash, Speedy, Sparky, Skippy, Chuckles, Tickle, Merry, Ace, Captain, Chance, Dash, Digger, Hero, Mouse, Puzzle, Rascal, Fly
Dog Names that match your Dog’s Appearance
Ebony, Snowy, Snowball, Raven, Patch, Scruffy, Teddy, Fluffy, Spot, Jumble, Bear, Hazel, Panda, Freckles, Pixie, Copper, Ginger, Blackie, Blaze, Blue, Dusty, Goldie, Jet, Rusty, Midge, Elf, Silver, Red Smoky, Smudge
Scrumptious Dog Names based on Food and Drink
Toffee, Fudge, Candy, Toast, Coffee, Chardonnay, Biscuit, Whisky, Brandy, Sherry, Waffles, Guinness, Olive, Peanut, Pickles, Pepper, Saffron, Crumpet, Honey, Lollipop, Nutmeg, Truffle, Chilli, Chip, Cocoa, Spud, Cookie
Timeless Dog Names from the Natural World
Nature, Skye, Star, Rainbow, Bracken, Bramble, Barley, Ice, Echo, Flora, Flower, Heather, Petal, Midnight, Misty, Ocean, Opal, Storm, Summer, Sunny, Breeze, Galaxy, Shadow
Louise Dolan
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