--- title: Best Dog Names description: Find out what pet owners think the best dog names are, and get some inspiration on what and how to name yours. authors: - name: Emily Gutarra role: Writer url: https://money.com/author/emily-gutarra/ bio: Emily Gutarra is a former staff writer at Money Group, specializing in personal finance topics and product reviews with a focus on delivering clear, practical guidance. education: University of Puerto Rico - Río Piedras at_money_since: 2023 articles: 42 covers: - Pets - Credit - Housing - Identity Theft - Insurance former_staff: true editors: - name: José Omar Rodríguez role: Content Manager url: https://money.com/author/jose-omar-rodriguez/ bio: As an editor, José Omar specializes in personal finance topics and in-depth company reviews. His work has been featured in publications such as the Sacramento Bee, the Miami Herald, and the Kansas City Star. education: University of Puerto Rico at_money_since: 2019 articles: 21 covers: - Pets - Banking - Business - Career Advice - Credit - Credit Cards - Economy and Politics - Housing - Identity Theft - Insurance - Investing - Lifestyle - Loans - Mortgages - Professional Services - Retirement - Taxes - Technology published: '2024-03-05T15:27:17.000Z' modified: '2025-02-18T14:53:11.000Z' section: Pets word_count: 339 canonical: https://money.com/best-dog-names/ type: Article source: structured-blocks --- > **Disclosure:** We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. [Learn more](https://money.com/page/disclaimer/). ![Best Dog Names](https://img.money.com/2024/02/Best-Dog-Names.jpg?quality=85&w=1012&h=569&crop=1) * * * Deciding what to name a new dog can be a tough call to make for both new and seasoned pet parents, especially considering all the possibilities out there. Dog owners can choose from a myriad of options, including funny dog names, pop culture references, human names and more. Read on for some tips on how to choose the best dog name for your furry baby. ## Embrace Pet Insurance — for when the unexpected happens ### Personalize your pet’s policy to get the best for their needs and your budget. Get up to 90% reimbursement — just click on your state to get started. [View Plans](https://money.com/pr/c08cef208145?ap_referrer=%2Fbest-dog-names%2F) ## Last year’s top dog names If you want to draw inspiration from the latest trends for your new puppy’s name or if you’d like to make sure you’re choosing a unique dog name, check out the table below. Here we list the most popular dog names in 2023 according to investigations by Rover and the American Kennel Club. | **Popular female dog names** | **Popular male dog names** | | --- | --- | | Lola Luna Bailey Sadie Bella Daisy Willow Rosie Lucy Maggie Lily Zoe Stella | Cooper Max Buddy Charlie Teddy Bear Ollie Milo Rocky Duke Finn Leo | Other notable mentions include names like Ginger, Pepper, Molly and Jack, which are among AKC’s top 150 puppy names. Rover’s report reveals interesting trends in food, drink, celebrity, pop culture and sports-inspired dog names, which are also worth looking at. ## Do’s and don'ts of naming your dog Choosing a name for your pooch doesn’t necessarily have to be a difficult decision. Owners should keep in mind that, apart from being easily understood by their dogs, their name doesn’t really need to fill any requirements or even fit how they look or act. You can have a small, cute dog and name them something like Zeus or Megatron. Conversely, you could have a big dog, like a German shepherd or a pitbull, and call them Bubbles. It really doesn’t matter as long as you love it. Here are some tips we believe will help you through the process of picking a name: ## Ensure your pet’s well-being with Embrace ### The company’s pet insurance policies provide quality coverage with up to 90% reimbursement. Get a quote that fits within your budget today. [GET FREE QUOTE](https://money.com/pr/n3fb8951cd6f?ap_referrer=%2Fbest-dog-names%2F) | **Do** | **Don’t** | | --- | --- | | Have fun with the process Consider how easy it will be for them to register Get name ideas from things you love (books, movies, tv shows, etc.) Try out your new pup’s name and see if they respond well to it Remember you will be calling it out in dog parks and other public spaces Name your pup something that makes you happy | Stress over finding the perfect name Name them after family members or friends without asking first Focus on whether it sounds like a girl dog name or a boy dog name Worry about what other dog parents are naming their dogs Burden yourself trying to fit the name to your dog’s breed | ## Summary of Money’s Best Dog Names - Dog owners can look for inspiration for dog names in the latest U.S. trends. - Pet names are often inspired by food items, sports figures and teams, artists, pop culture references, and more. - Dog names don’t necessarily have to reflect how a dog acts or looks. - The best dog names are those dogs respond well to and the owner loves. ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://money.com/best-dog-names/#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://money.com" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Pets", "item": "https://money.com/pets/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Pet Adoption", "item": "https://money.com/pet-adoption/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Best Dog Names" } ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://money.com/#website", "url": "https://money.com", "name": "Money", "publisher": { "@id": "https://money.com/#organization" } }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://money.com/best-dog-names/#webpage", "url": "https://money.com/best-dog-names/", "name": "Best Dog Names", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://money.com/#website" }, "datePublished": "2024-03-05T15:27:17.000Z", "mainEntity": { "@id": "https://money.com/best-dog-names/" }, "inLanguage": "en-US", "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://money.com/best-dog-names/#breadcrumb" }, "dateModified": "2025-02-18T14:53:11.000Z" }, { "@type": "Article", "headline": "Best Dog Names", "articleSection": "Pets", "image": [ { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2024/02/Best-Dog-Names.jpg?quality=85", "width": 8216, "height": 5477 } ], "author": [ { "@type": "Person", "name": "Emily Gutarra", "url": "https://money.com/author/emily-gutarra/", "@id": "https://money.com/author/emily-gutarra/#author", "description": "Emily Gutarra is a former staff writer at Money Group, specializing in personal finance topics and product reviews with a focus on delivering clear, practical guidance.\r\n\r\n", "image": "https://img.money.com/2023/09/emily.png?w=350&h=430&crop=1", "alumniOf": "University of Puerto Rico - Río Piedras" } ], "publisher": "https://money.com/#organization", "datePublished": "2024-03-05T15:27:17.000Z", "description": "Find out what pet owners think the best dog names are, and get some inspiration on what and how to name yours.", "abstract": "Find out what pet owners think the best dog names are, and get some inspiration on what and how to name yours.", "@id": "https://money.com/best-dog-names/", "inLanguage": "en-US", "dateModified": "2025-02-18T14:53:11.000Z", "editor": [ { "@type": "Person", "name": "José Omar Rodríguez", "url": "https://money.com/author/jose-omar-rodriguez/", "@id": "https://money.com/author/jose-omar-rodriguez/#author", "description": "As an editor, José Omar specializes in personal finance topics and in-depth company reviews. 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