We can’t believe it’s almost 2016! As part of Rover.com’s, the nation’s AirBnb for dogs, year-end tradition, they just released the most popular dog names of 2015.
Among the dog name trends this year, naming dog’s “human” or “children” names is growing, probably as more and more dog owners consider themselves pet parents.
Another popular theme in dog names is pop culture. Dogs named after Hunger Games, Harry Potter and Star Wars are still big. Other, once popular dog names are on the downfall, including names from Twilight, The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones.
Food dog names are always popular. In fact, they make up the third most popular category according to Rover.com.
Then there are the techy dog names or dog names that have to do with marijuana. They are also popular, especially it seems in states where it’s NOT legal.
Finally, political pet names are always common and 90’s nostalgia is starting to crop up with dogs getting named after famous 90’s people, games and TV characters.
So what were the top 10 dog names in 2015 according to Rover.com? They are listed below. Despite all the trends mentioned above, these names are pretty traditional. There is one notable commonality – they are all “human” names. Is your dog’s name on the list?
#1 – Bella
I think we would all be shocked if Bella ever lost its number one ranking. There are so many adorable Bellas out there, we are pretty sure this will always be the number one dog name. After all, it means “beautiful” — what else would you want to name your dog?
#2 – Lucy
This old-fashioned name has really grown in popularity as a dog name in recent years.
#3 – Max
Like Bella, it would be a shock if Max ever stopped being a top dog name. It’s the archetypal dog name. Along with Fido, which is rarely heard any more.
#4 – Charlie
Charles, Charlie Bear, Charlie – it’s a cute name belonging to lots of cute dogs.
#5 – Bailey
This name is a popular one for both male and female dogs. Rover.com notes that while the name doesn’t make top 10 list of male and female individually, it does make the top 10 list combined.
#6 – Buddy
Another traditional name, dogs named Buddy have been around as long as anyone can remember.
#7 – Daisy
The female dog names are all so cute and Daisy is no exception. It’s a cute, traditional name that fits a lot of dogs.
#8 – Molly
Any dog named Molly is going to be a sweetheart, it’s just a given. Another old-fashioned name that has risen to the top of dog name popularity.
#9 – Lola
As a dog’s name, Lola has been on the list forever it seems. This is the lowest we have seen it, actually. It’s a cute name for a girl dog with some sass.
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#10 -Sadie
Like Lola, Sadie used to be one of the most popular dog names. It’s definitely dropped in popularity over the years, but you still hear it quite often. It’s a nice name that’s easy to say.
