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Looking for the perfect name for that new puppy or adopted friend? Want to know which dog names are the most popular for mixes, purebreds or celebrity dogs? And what do these dog names mean, anyway? Get some great ideas for naming your furry friend in DogChannel.com’s Dog Names Center. See the most popular male and female dog names and the top dog names for your favorite dog breed. Need help getting started? Learn how to choose the perfect name for your dog.

TOP FEMALE DOG NAMES

 

TOP MALE DOG NAMES

Angel Angelic; messenger of God. (Greek)   Bear Strong; brave. (English and German)
Bella Beautiful. (Latin)   Buddy Friend; brother. (English)
Daisy Eye of the day; synonym for Sun. (English)   Buster Hitter; puncher. (English)
Ginger Pep; liveliness. (English)   Charlie Manly; strong; free. (English)
Lucy Light. (Latin)   Duke Leader; noble. (English)
Maggie Pearl. (Greek)   Jack God is gracious. (English)
Molly Star of the sea. (Irish and Latin)   Jake Held by the heel; supplanter. (Hebrew)
Princess Royal daughter. (Latin)   Lucky Fortunate. (English)
Sadie Princess. (English and Hebrew)   Max The greatest. (Latin)
Sophie Wisdom. (Greek)   Rocky One who gives rest; strong, firm. (English)

celebrity dog names

CELEBRITY DOG NAMES

Daisy Jessica Simpson's Maltese-Poodle   Sammy Justin Bieber's Papillon
Lola Hilary Duff's Chihuahua   Mona Jennifer Love Hewitt's Boxer
Mate Miley Cyrus's German Shepherd
  Meatball Adam Sandler's Bulldog
Bambi Paris Hilton's Chihuahua   Baylor
Selena Gomez's Husky mix
Flossie Drew Barrymore's Chow-Labrador mix   Bo President Obama's Portuguese Water Dog

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irish dog names

IRISH DOG NAMES

Ardeen Little height Mellan Lightening
Limerick A witty, humorous poem. Also a city in Ireland Ennis Island
Carrick Rock Blarney Clever, flattering, or coaxing talk
Patrick Nobleman; The patron saint of Ireland Guinness A dark, heavy-bodied Irish Stout

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TOP DOG NAMES BY BREED

See the most popular dog names for your favorite dog breeds!

Top Breeds Names by Breed
American Pit Bull Names   German Shepherd Dog Names
Beagle Names   Golden Retriever Names
Boxer Names
  Labrador Retriever Names
Bulldog Names
  Maltese Names
Cane Corso Names
  Mixed Breed Names
Chihuahua Names
  Rottweiler Names
Dachshund Names
  Yorkshire Terrier Names

Top Dog Names By Size

SMALL DOG NAMES

The most popular dog names for dogs under 20 pounds.

Bailey
Steward; in charge. (English and French)

Bella
Beautiful. (Latin)

Buddy
Friend; brother. (English)

Charlie
Manly; strong; free. (English)

Daisy
Eye of the day; synonym for Sun. (English)

 

Jack
God is gracious. (English)

Lucy
Light. (Latin)

Max
Eye of the day; synonym for sun. (English)

Molly
Star of the sea. (Irish and Latin)

Sadie
Princess. (English and Hebrew)


MEDIUM DOG NAMES

The most popular dog names for dogs under 50 pounds.  

Bailey
Steward; in charge. (English and French)

Bella
Beautiful. (Latin)

Buddy
Friend; brother. (English)

Charlie
Manly; strong; free. (English)

Daisy
Eye of the day; synonym for Sun. (English)

 

Jack
God is gracious. (English

Lucy
Light. (Latin)

Max
Eye of the day; synonym for sun. (English)

Molly
Star of the sea. (Irish and Latin)

Sadie
Princess. (English and Hebrew)


LARGE DOG NAMES

The most popular dog names for large breed dogs over 60 pounds.  

Buddy
Friend; brother. (English))

Bailey
Steward; in charge. (English and French)

Daisy
Eye of the day; synonym for Sun. (English)

Duke
Leader; noble. (English)

Jake
Eye of the day; synonym for Sun. (English)

 

Maggie
Pearl. (Greek)

Max
The greatest. (Latin)

Molly
Star of the sea. (Irish and Latin)

Sadie
Princess. (English and Hebrew)

Shadow
Shade from the sun. (English)



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Nice dog names. Concider putting Paisley and Storm.
Those are the top in my whole school
Davis, springfield, MA
Posted: 5/20/2012 1:22:10 PM
Still waiting for the winners names.
Frances, Blanchard, PA
Posted: 5/8/2012 5:36:47 AM
Waiting impatiently for the winners in the name contest.
Galadriel, Lothlorien, ME
Posted: 4/21/2012 12:15:22 AM
When will you post the winners of the Unique Dog Name contest? Or am I just missing where to look for it?
Carla, Williston, ND
Posted: 4/5/2012 7:23:11 PM
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