Most Popular Dog Names In 2021 (From Online Authorities)

5 Top Dog Name Lists

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Naming your dog is a big decision. We looked at some of the most popular dog names in 2021. A lot of them are people names, and some of them are fun and interesting! (Our list of favorite dog names is at the end!)

There is no end to the types of dog names you can look for. Are they funny? Goofy? Super serious? Quiet? These 2021 dog names as listed by a number of popular dog sites has a little bit of everything! The traits that make them unique are often the seeds of inspiration for our canine companion names.

Most Popular Dog Names 2021

1. This is the list released by Trupanion for 2021 in recognition of National Dog Day in August:

  •  Bella
  • Luna
  • Charlie
  • Lucy
  • Max
  • Daisy
  • Bailey
  • Cooper
  • Molly
  • Lola

2. Here is a list of 8 top names from Dog Lovers Blog.

  • Buddy
  • Milo
  • Bear
  • Axel
  • Duke
  • Max
  • Rocky
  • Cooper

3. Here is a good list of unique dog names! This one comes from CT Breeder.

BOY NAMES
Satchmo
Balto
Beowulf
Woodstock
Zorro
Caspian
Apollo
Dante
Gulliver
Loki
GIRL NAMES
Amarillo
Camille
Kalani
Leona
Lola
Nyla
Pasha
Tandy
Ulani
Zola

4. This list is from Chewy…as usual, they have a lot to say! They have posted the top 400 dog and puppy names!

5. Another great list from DogTime with the top 100 male and female dog names:

BOY DOGS
Bailey
Max
Charlie
Buddy
Rocky
Jake
Jack
Toby
Cody
Buster
GIRL DOGS
Bella
Lucy
Molly
Daisy
Maggie
Sophie
Sadie
Chloe
Bailey
Lola

We have our own list of names, pulled from our own list of companions over the years:

  1. King
  2. Tyson
  3. Bo
  4. Huckleberry
  5. Willie
  6. Nika
  7. Watson
  8. Elliott
  9. Brick
  10. Bonnie

No matter what breed, size or personality dogs have, their names are etched in our minds and hearts forever.