July 30, 2026

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What's In a Name - Doggie Edition?

As pet owners we agonize over selecting just the right names for our furry friends. Sometimes even more so than for our children. ;o) Some name them based on their looks. Some based on their personality. Some based on their breeds. And some based on family favorites.

According to the American Kennel Club, here are the 15 most popular boy dog names in 2026:

1. Max
2. Hank
3. Teddy
4. Cooper
5. Gus
6. Bear
7. Duke
8. Maverick
9. Whiskey
10. Charlie
11. Finn
12. Rockie
13. Milo
14. Moose
15. Winston

And here are the 15 most popular girl dog names:

1. Luna
2. Bella
3. Daisy
4. Lucy
5. Ruby
6. Willow
7. Bailey
8. Maggie
9. Rosie
10. Penny
11. Nova
12. Sadie
13. Rosie
14. Millie
15. Poppy

We'd love to hear the names of your pets. Go to our Facebook page and comment on the pet name post so we can see if your pet's name is in the top 15 list or is a bit more clever than those popular monikers.

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