What People Are Naming Their Pups These Days
Who's a good Max or Luna? (Getty Images/Arf and Wag Studio)
“Max” has reclaimed its title as the most popular male dog name in the American Kennel Club’s annual ranking, bouncing back after being edged out by “Milo” last year. On the female side, “Luna” rises to the No. 1 spot, continuing its steady climb in popularity.
Naming a new pet is “a fun and important part of the process when acquiring a dog,” AKC chief Gina M. DiNardo said in a statement, according to People. She added that owners often put real thought into choosing a name that suits their pup’s personality.
Here are the dog names topping the lists across the country:
Top Male Dog Names
Max
Hank
Teddy
Cooper
Gus
Bear
Duke
Maverick
Charlie
Finn
Top Female Dog Names
Luna
Bella
Daisy
Lucy
Ruby
Willow
Maggie
Penny
Nova
Sadie
More names that made the top 100 for both male and female dogs can be found through the AKC’s full rankings.