The results are in for the top dog names of 2020. If you’ve ever named a dog, you know how important it is to find the perfect name to suit your pup’s personality.
Like baby names, dog names tend to rise and fall each year. There was a surge in dog adoptions in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which means there are quite a few newly named dogs out there.
Every year, Rover.com analyzes millions of user-submitted dog names to determine the most popular ones.
Here are the top dog names according to Rover.com.
Top Female Dog Names
- Bella
- Luna
- Lucy
- Daisy
- Lola
- Sadie
- Molly
- Bailey
- Stella
- Maggie
Top Male Dog Names
- Max
- Charlie
- Cooper
- Buddy
- Milo
- Bear
- Rocky
- Duke
- Tucker
- Jack
Dog Naming Trends
Rover.com also analyzes dog names to determine unique naming trends cropping up during the year. Here are some interesting dog naming trends.
Dog names inspired by the pandemic
(Yes, really!)
- Covi
- Rona
- Corona
- Covie
Celebrity-inspired dog names
- Chrissy
- Mila
- Giselle
- Tom
- Legend
- Kim
- Ashton
- Beyonce
- Ciara
- Russell
- Keanu
- Elon
Musician-inspired dog names
- Taylor Swift
- Lizzo
- Blake
- Gwen
- Nas
- Drake
- Elton
- Rhianna
- Lil’ Kim
- Biggie Paws
Television-inspired dog names
- Tiger King
- Joe
- Ellen
- Khloe
- Kourtney
- Kim
- Kylie
- Rob
- Ramona
- Tinsley
- Sonja
- Luann
Binge-watching television inspired dog names
- Phoebe
- Chandler
- Ross
- Rachel
- Monica
- Joey
- Geralt (The Witcher)
- Mando (The Mandalorian)
- Carole (Tiger King)
- Alexander Hamilton
- Thomas Jefferson
Video game inspired dog names
- Midas (Fortnite)
- Hanzo (Overwatch)
- Shep (Animal Crossing)
- Griggs (Call of Duty)
- Gaz (Call of Duty)
Food-inspired dog names
- Roti
- Tart
- Arepa
- Pumpernickel
- Crackers
Liquor-inspired dog names
- Pinot Noir
- Whiskey Girl
- Whiskey Bear
- Pinot G
- Sazerac
- Rose
- Gimlet
- Cider
- Gin
- Pinot Grigio
- Beer
- Spritz
- Amber
- Sidecar
- Chuggington
- Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
- Beerus
Coffee-inspired dog names
- Cortado
- Barista
- Espresso
- Crème
- Coffee
- Brew
- Cappuccino
- Café
- Latte
- Macchiato
Sports-inspired dog names
- Neymar
- Novak
- Sloane
- Kobe
- Mamba
- Black Mamba
- Gianna
- Cavalier
- Spark
- Aces
- Sun
- Hornet
- Raptor
- Laker
- Storm
- Texan
- Eagle
- Saint
- Charger
Marijuana-inspired dog names
- Ganja
- Hash
- Sativa
- Haze
- Dank
Vintage dog names by breed
- Greyhounds – Quinn
- Mini Australian Shepherds – Penelope
- Goldendoodles – Arthur
- Terriers – Alice
- Golden Retrievers – Hazel
- German Shepherds – Otis
Trending dog names by city
- San Antonio – Empress
- Eugene – Chewbacca
- Dallas – Biggie Smalls
- San Diego – Winston Furchill
Love-inspired dog names
- Habibi (Arabic for “my love”)
- Amor (Spanish)
- Love (English)
- Liefde (Dutch)
To get the full report of how animal lovers are naming their pooches, read Rover’s full report.
Adopting a new puppy? Check out these Canine Campus resources to help make things easier:
- New Puppy Checklist: Supplies You Need When Bringing a Puppy Home
- How to Puppy-Proof Your Home
- Should You Feed Your Puppy Adult Dog Food?
- 20 Uncomplicated Do’s and Don’ts for House Training Your New Puppy
- How To Choose the Best Daycare for Your Puppy
- 6 Steps to Keep Your Puppy from Jumping Up
- 10 Things You Forgot About Raising A Puppy
What inspired you to give your dog his or her name? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below.
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