Top Dog Names of 2018 - Canine Campus Dog Daycare & Boarding

Get ready to meet a lot of dogs named Max or Bella. Those were the top male and female dog names of 2018.

Administrators of Rover.com, the largest network of dog walkers and in-home pet sitters, poured over more than one million dog names on their extensive database. Some of the names are more traditional, and some are more on the trendy side.

People took inspiration from the royal wedding; the names Harry and Meghan increased by 130 percent this year. Music idols also were in favor – names like Cardi B, Freddie Mercury and Berry (for Chuck Berry) were popular choices.

The majority of pet owners chose a human name or a name that describes the personality or physical attribute of their dog.

Nearly half of dog owners chose a human name
Almost 33 percent chose a personality-related name, like Twister, Sweetie and Trouble
23 percent chose names that describe their physical appearance, such as Brownie, Snowball or Spot
About 18 percent choose names after a famous person, like Cher or Sylvester

Without further ado, here are the top 10 dog names of 2018 for male and female puppies.

Top 10 Male Dog Names

Max
Charlie
Cooper
Buddy
Jack
Rocky
Duke
Bear
Tucker
Oliver

Top 10 Female Dog Names

Bella
Lucy
Luna
Daisy
Lola
Sadie
Molly
Bailey
Maggie
Stella

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More Popular Dog Names for Males

Still haven’t decided on a name for your little boy? Here are some more adorable names to inspire you!

Becks
Toby
Henry
Scout
Marley
Monty
Leo
Finn
Dexter
Barney
Alfie
Angus
Milo
Oscar
Shadow
Sam
Gus
Murphy
Harry
Hunter
Teddy
Jasper
Brodie
Rufus
Jake
Winston
Loki
Kona
Bruce
Zeus
Ben
Ollie
Bruno

Top Male Dog Names that are Popular Human Boys Names Too

People like to name their dogs after people, possibly because they are thinking of them as a part of the family. Afterall, in our hearts, our dogs have the same status as people.

Thomas
Caleb
Lucas
Jackson
Wyatt
Evan
Gabriel
Carter
Asher
Dylan

Unusual Names for Male Dogs

These names aren’t too common, but they’d all be good boy dog names.

Zyron
Hurricane
Odin
Corvus
Inchyra
Stirling
Lulworth
Hobbs
Auster
Fisher
Moss
Ash
Seamus
Heath
Alistair
Beckett
Bayer
Darwin
Huxley
Logan
Falstaff
Womble
Sunny
Tanner

Cute Boy Dog Names

These names are perfect for a dog that is always going to be seen as the baby in the family, even when he’s fully grown.

Angel
Beau
Prince
Jesse
Bodhi
Blue
Zebedee
Neo
Fuzz
Cupid

Cool Dog Names for Males

Is your dog going to be a legend in his own time? Check out these cool boy dog names.

Ace
Maverick
Ryker
Bix
Frank
Cash
Toro
Bogart
Dylan
Jet
Orion
Loki

Strong Male Dog Names

Does your dog have a seemingly unlimited amount of energy, stamina and muscle? Perhaps a strong name is in order.

Mason
Hunter
Chase
Atlas
Aaron
Magnar
Angus
Ryker
Obelix
Zeke
Virtus

More Popular Dog Names for Females

Didn’t find what you were looking for in the top 10 for girl puppies? Here are more popular female dog names to inspire you.

Coco
Poppy
Ruby
Holly
Willow
Harley
Lilly (or Lily)
Millie
Abby
Riley
Annie
Amber
Penny
Pepper
Ellie
Tilly
Gracie
Stella
Dakota
Lexi
Sophie
Casey
Maisie
Rosie
Skye
Layla
Pippa
Ginger
Honey
Roxy
Chelsea

Cute Puppy Names for Girl Dogs

Check out this list of cute female puppy names – you may just find the perfect cuteness match for your sweet girl on this list!

PomPom
Bindi
Pumpkin
ChiChi
Poppet
Sadie Mae
Lolli
Mia
Teddie
Lilly Bell
Phoebe
Windy
Trixie
Sally Sue
Angel
Ruth
Anna
Serenity
Bambi
Rachel
Charity
Faith
Grace
Harmony
Mercy
Grazia
Daphne
Nellie
Sunny
Chloe
Allie
Kiki
Lacee
Iggy
Ginger
Portia
Kassidy
Jess
Abigail
Gibby
Madison
Maddy

Unusual Female Dog Names

Here are some inventive female dog names to give your brainstorming a jump start!

Sundance
Chai
Anna Banana
Clementine
Jelly Belly
Karma Chameleon
Cherry
Lady Bird + (your last name)
Conchita
Margarita
Savannah
Ruby Redd
Buffy Summers
Holly Golightly
Nikita
Honeysuckle Rose
Gypsy
Queen Nefertiti
Cleopatra
Scarlett
Jane Austen
Liesel
Diamond
Ella Rose Mae
Buttercup
Junebug
Whoopsi
Betty White
Mary Puppins
Twinkie
Trixie Pop
Billie Hawliday
Funny Girl
Lady Muttilda

Cool Female Dog Names

Is your dog stylish, trendy and too cool? These cool puppy names may match your growing girl’s panache and flair.

Mancy
Arya
Isabelle
Liz
Jolene
Belle
Kate
Josie
Dakota
Lacey
Reagan
Josey
Imogen
Jazzy
Gabi

Strong Female Dog Names

Does your puppy have a hard time sitting still? Does she want to see, do and experience everything around her? Clearly you have a strong pup that needs a fierce, forceful and strong girl puppy names.

Blaze
Delilah
Xena
Annie Oakley
Raquel
Mae West
Harley
Lolita
Godiva
Quinn
Rosemary
Glory

Adorable Female Dog Names

These adorable female puppy names might just be the perfect fit for your adorable, sweet pooch.

Dory
Lady
Minnie
Aurora
Beauty
Daisy Mae
Jewel
Georgette
Merida
Tiana
Fancy
Sofia
Wendy
Alice
Melody
Bailee
Shelbie
Joy
Opal
Pixie
Andie
Candie
Esme (pronounced es-may)
Stardust
Jemma
Happy
Elsie
Riri

I hope you have enjoyed reading through this curated list of potential puppy names for your pooch.

Wondering how to choose the best daycare for your puppy or dog? Check out this post (includes a free download for you to reference or share.)

We were super busy over the holidays – thank you to all who made reservations ahead of time! We appreciate each and every one of you who bring your dog to Canine Campus. We are continuing to stay pretty full so we recommend you call in advance (if at all possible) for overnight boarding services. Our number is 719-996-4800.

What name did you choose for your pup? Why did you select that name? We’d love to hear from you so please leave a comment below.