Naming Your Pet

Dog Names - Male & Female Puppy Names

Choosing a dog name for your male or female puppy. The dog name you choose says as much about you as it does about your dog - puppy. It shows how you view your dog and your relationship with it. Some dog names can cause people to judge a dog - puppy and react positively or negatively/fearfully when meeting it. Depending on whether the dog - puppy is a pet, therapy dog, search & rescue dog, tracking dog or any other dog that works with the public, it is important to use a dog name that conveys the proper image.

Popularity:

The most popular dog name in North America is Sam, Sammie or Samantha (which means "listener"). The second most popular is Max, Maxie, Maxwell or Maxine (which means "the greatest" in Latin). Third is Lady, followed by Bear, Maggie, Buddy, Tasha, Chelsea (or Chelsie), Holly and Shasta. Other very popular names are Brandy, Ginger and Taffy.

Top 20 "Male" Dog Names Top 20 "Female" Dog Names Max Maggie Jake Molly Buddy Lady Bailey Sadie Sam Lucy Rocky Daisy Buster Ginger Casey Abby Cody Sasha Duke Sandy Charlie Dakota Jack Katie Harley Annie Rusty Chelsea Toby Princess Murphy Missy Shelby Sophie Sparky Bo Barney Coco Winston Tasha