10 most popular dog names – for boys and girls
The most popular dog names have been revealed – courtesy of the annual Dogs Trust census.
We all know how difficult naming an animal can be, but it seems there are familiar favourites – for both male and female dogs – that pet owners are drawn to again and again.
In fact, while trends may come and go, the same pool of names continues to dominate the rankings. Although, there is more movement on the boys list this year.
According to the findings, Poppy tops the list of girl dog names once again for 2024, with Luna and Bella claiming second and third positions.
However, for the first time, Teddy takes the crown for the boys as the most popular name, knocking last year’s favourite, Alfie, off the top spot to second place while Milo scoops third.
Also, the previously popular Oscar has dropped out of the nation’s top ten entirely and has been replaced by Monty.
Daisy and Ruby round off the top five names for the girls, while Buddy and Charlie take fourth and fifth place for the boys.
Interestingly, most names on both lists have two syllables and many feature a 'Y' at the end – which experts say is a popular choice because it can help owners with recall.
This year’s Dogs Trust survey – the UK’s largest dog census – saw over 400,000 respondents offering insights on their pets. What's more, the results will go on to help the dog welfare charity continue to shape services to help owners across the UK.
Alongside the nation’s favourite names, the data also highlighted the most popular dog breed in the UK; a Labrador Retriever.
Top female dog names
Poppy
Luna
Bella
Daisy
Ruby
Lola
Molly
Rosie
Willow
Millie
Top male dog names
Teddy
Alfie
Milo
Buddy
Charlie
Max
Bailey
Barney
Archie
Monty
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