Do you have a new best friend in your family and you just can’t come up with a name? Laurren Darr, Founder of the International Association of Pet Fashion Professionals, has given us the list of the top 15 dog name of this year. Any of these names are sure to garner attention when you introduce him (or her) to the dog park crew. Which name would you chose? Tell us in the comments!
#1 – Cecil
Considering the massive social media outrage over the killing of the beloved Cecil the Lion, naming a dog after him will honor his memory.
#2 – Hemsworth
Doesn’t this sound sophisticated? It’s, of course, after Chris Hemsworth who was named “Sexiest Man of the Year” by People magazine last year plus he’s in “Avengers: Age of Ultron“ this year.
#3 – Francis
The popularity of Pope Francis and the change he has influenced cannot be denied.
#4 – Royce
Because Prince Royce is an artist that has crossed cultural lines, his name resonates.
#5 – Fritz
Disney’s “Inside Out” movie had the highest accolades of the year. Fritz is a character played by the longtime Disney voice John Ratzenberger who always creates memorable characters.
#6 – McDreamy
Killing off the main character in “Grey’s Anatomy” has its fans in an uproar. They’ll let his memory live on thru the naming of their dogs.
#7 – Kermit
With The Muppets returning to prime-time, this name should spike in popularity.
#8 – Selena
Many are taking note of Selena Gomez and her new music, which has been at the top of the downloads.
#9 – Riley
The name of the main character in Inside Out is Riley Anderson.
#10 – North or Northy
The most popular and fashionable toddler on Instagram is North West, daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.
How gorgeous is North? Rocking her Balmain blazer like her mom #Proud Happy 4th of July
Posted by North West Kardashian on Saturday, July 4, 2015
#11 – Mamie
Daughter of Meryl Streep and co-star of Ricki and the Flash, Mamie Gummer is one of the most searched names online.
#12 – Mireille
Coming out in the fall, The Catch, has plenty of hype for star Mireille Enos.
#13 – Cookie
One of the most memorable characters of 2015 played by Teraji P Henson is Cookie of Empire.
#14 – Amy
Not only has she become a star with her movie Trainwreck in addition to being a comedian, Amy Schumer has become an advocate because of the shooting during the premiere of her film.
#15 – Swift
Taking the last name of the massively popular musical artist, Taylor Swift, is a name that is gender neutral.
