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:
- King
- Tyson
- Bo
- Huckleberry
- Willie
- Nika
- Watson
- Elliott
- Brick
- Bonnie
No matter what breed, size or personality dogs have, their names are etched in our minds and hearts forever.