The 20 Most Popular Puppy Names
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While we’re still on the subject of puppy names I did a little research on some of the most popular puppy names. After looking over several most popular puppy names lists I noticed only one name (for males) beginning with the letter “D” inside the top 20. “Duke” was listed as the number 10 most popular puppy name. Duke was one of the puppy names I sent to GDA for approval for my “D” puppy. “Dakota” was listed as the 11th most popular female name.
I did notice that Max was number 1 on most of the lists I found. When I picked up Linus from the shelter Max was the first name my ex-girlfriend wanted to name him. At the time I thought Max seemed like a very common name and didn’t really want to name my new puppy Max. I guess I was right since Max is number 1 on the list
Top 20 Most Popular Puppy Names
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When I think of the puppies in our guide dog group the majority of the names do not show up on the top 20 most popular puppy names list. It seems that our group goes with more original choices including names like Noelani, Houston, Naomi, Ulie, Journey, Cash, Stetson, Nyah, Dustin, Verrina, Darla, Paisley…etc.
Two names I do remember from our GDA group that I see on the popular puppy name list are Bailey and Buster.
A couple of our newest GDA puppies in training:
Violet
Here’s a picture of Violet chewing on her bone. Violet is a female Golden Retriever from our Guide Dog group. Violet’s puppy name was not on the top 20 puppy name list.
Ace
Here’s a picture of Ace. A male yellow Labrador Retriever from our Guide Dog group. His puppy name did not make the top 20 puppy name list.
Puppy Names Honorable Mention
These list vary quite a bit from year to year. I just wanted to list a few other names that showed up on some lists, but not others.
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When I was a kid I always wanted to have a dog named “Jake”. Number 2 on the list. I have another friend who told me they’ve always wanted to get a yellow Labrador Retriever and name him “Bailey”. Number 5 on the list. You don’t always have to choose one of the most popular names. My friends son, who really likes dinosaurs named his puppy Tyrannosaurus Rex. They call him T-Rex or Rex for short.
Here on puppy in training we have a large list of puppy names sorted alphabetically. If the most popular puppy names don’t suit your taste then take a look at our alphabetical list of puppy names. I’m sure you’ll find a name that fits your personality.
Most puppy names seem to have some kind of meaning to there owner. What did you name your puppy and why?
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Misty, Marlie, Sammie, Rex, Bella, and Oreo… Some other’s we have had.. Trouble, Rader, Licorice, Kaylia, Wee Shawn, Tippy, Ranger, .. can’t remember all of them
That’s a lot of pups! Thanks for sharing the names.
I had a beautiful Dalmatian named Tasha. She lived to be almost sixteen. Before her, two little mixed breed pups named Sheila and Lisa. 🙂 Bailey and Max are the most common in my personal circle, but I have known dogs with all the names listed.
We have a Tasha in our guide dog group! She’s a cute little Yellow Labrador Retriever puppy!
Hi and thank you for this wonderful and very instructive blog.
We are thinking of adopting a 6 month old puppy labradoodle .
His familly is relocating and cannot bring him along. His name is Spencer , is it too late to change his name or can we find one with the a similar sounds or, can” Milou ”work? …
Hi Marie,
While it’s probably easier to stick with his original name you shouldn’t have a problem changing his name. Take a look at this article we wrote on how to teach your puppy his name: https://puppyintraining.com/how-to-teach-your-puppy-his-name/
Good luck with your training!
Colby