The Most Popular Dog Names

If you are a dog owner, or indeed have any pets you will know that choosing a name for your dog is a big deal. Some opt for strange and original names while others go for more conventional common names. The Independent have conducted a survey of the most common dog names, both male and female in the UK & USA in 2018. See if you can guess any of the top 10 - some of them may surprise you.

Male Top 10 Dog Names - UK

1. Alfie
2. Charlie
3. Max
4. Oscar
5. Buddy
6. Archie
7. Bailey
8. Teddy
9. Milo
10. Toby

Female Top 10 Dog Names - UK

1. Poppy
2. Bella
3. Molly
4. Daisy
5. Lola
6. Ruby
7. Millie
8. Rosie
9. Tilly
10. Roxy

The top lists in the USA are different although as you will see quite a few of the names appear in both the top UK and top USA lists.

Male Top 10 Dog Names - USA

1. Max
2. Charlie
3. Cooper
4. Buddy
5. Jack
6. Rocky
7. Bear
8. Tucker
9. Oliver
10. Duke

Female Top 10 Dog Names - UK

1. Bella
2. Lucy
3. Daisy
4. Luna
5. Lola
6. Sadie
7. Molly
8. Bailey
9. Maggie
10. Sophie

So, what do you think? Any names that stand out to you or names that you thought would appear on the list but aren't? Hopefully this will give you some inspiration as to your next dogs name.