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What are the Most Popular Dog Names for 2025?

Approximately 2 million dogs are adopted each year, finding their forever home. One of the first and most important decisions is, “What will I name my new family member?” Whether it’s a name that holds a lot of meaning in your family, a name you just love, or they already had the perfect name when adopted, naming your pup is an exciting moment. Here are some of the most popular names as we head into 2025 and some tips on giving your new dog the perfect name.

What are the most popular dog names from 2024?

Here are some of the most popular dog names throughout 2024, clueing us into the trends for 2025:

Top Ten Male Dog Names:

  1. Milo
  2. Max
  3. Teddy
  4. Charlie
  5. Cooper
  6. Bear
  7. Toby
  8. Finn
  9. Tucker
  10. Ollie

Top Ten Female Dog Names:

  1. Luna
  2. Bella
  3. Daisy
  4. Lucy
  5. Willow
  6. Stella
  7. Maggie
  8. Sadie
  9. Lola
  10. Rosie

What are some other trending dog names?

Each year, the top dog names provide a glimpse into some of the year's biggest cultural obsessions. Of course, Bluey was a popular name throughout the year, not hitting the top 10 but rising in popularity. Perhaps the new season of The Bear helped catapult that name to the top 10.

Sports fans chose names like Brunson and Wemby over their favorite NBA stars, while music fans even named pups after their favorite artists, like Taylor Swift and Post Malone.

For those who are equally cat lovers, the most common cat names followed the same pattern, with Milo and Luna being the top two cat names in 2024.

2025 dog names on the rise

We may be surprised by what people name their dogs in 2025. While favorites like Charlie and Luna are sure to remain popular, there are some other names we predict will rise in popularity.

After the release of the new Superman trailer featuring a very adorable white-furred pup, we can only imagine Krypto will become even more popular once the movie is released. With other Superhero movies like Captain America and Fantastic Four releasing this year, maybe Cap, Sam, Storm, and Ben will become more common dog names.

Book fans may latch onto some favorite returning characters this year, such as Haymitch (The Hunger Games) or Violet (The Fourth Wing).

Could another Chiefs championship make Travis or Chief a more common name? Maybe the Winter Olympics will make our new athlete obsessions perfect for our furry friends.

Tips on naming your dog

If you are adopting a new dog this year, there are plenty of ways to choose a name.

  • Get creative: Let your imagination run wild! Find a name unique to your pup that isn’t too similar to other dogs or family members you may have.
  • Think about your favorite things: If you love a particular food or hobby, try picking a name that reminds you of that. A dog named Noodle may be perfect for a pasta-loving family or Cappuccino for the coffee-obsessed parent. Think about your favorite fictional characters, movies, or famous people.
  • Go classic: Sometimes, the best name is a classic favorite. If you love a name, don’t shy away from it just because it is common. It’s popular for a reason.
  • Keep it short: If you have a fun, unique name that is more than two syllables, it can get confusing for your dog to remember and make it hard for you to help them learn it. If you are set on a long name, pick a nickname that you’ll call them by that is easy for them to hear and remember.
  • Avoid confusing words: You don’t want to name your dog any name that may confuse them with common commands, like Kit, Tay, or Joe.
  • Make it unique to them: Does your dog have a cool personality trait or unique patterns on their fur? Name them something that really describes them, like Spot for a particularly spotty Dalmatian or Speedy for a pup that seems to always have the zoomies.

Sometimes, the right name will just feel right for you and your dog. It will take time for them to learn their new name, but with patience and positive reinforcement, your pup will be happy whenever they hear their name.

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