What’s in a name? When it comes to naming our pets, there are a lot of factors to consider. What is the cutest dog’s name you can think of? What names match your pet’s personality? What pet name are you comfortable shouting across a dog park on a daily basis?
Whether you’re getting ready to adopt a pet or dreaming of sweet four-legged best friends in your future, choosing the right name can be tricky. To help, Rover dug into their database of more than a million pet parents to find the most popular dog names of 2022 — here are the highlights.
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What are the most popular dog names in 2022?
According to Rover, the 10 most popular boy dog names this year are:
- Max
- Charlie
- Cooper
- Milo
- Buddy
- Rocky
- Bear
- Teddy
- Duke
- Leo
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And the 10 most popular girl dog names this year are:
- Luna
- Bella
- Daisy
- Lucy
- Lily
- Zoe
- Lola
- Sadie
- Bailey
- Stella
Interestingly, the top “trending” dog name for 2022 has a pop culture connection: it’s Fezco — we suspect it’s inspired by Angus Cloud’s character on Euphoria.
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