These Are the Most Popular Dog Names of 2020
Want to know which dog names were most popular this past year? Rover's list of top dog names for 2020 included classic names like Max and Bella that continued to trend, but some surprisingly creative new ones that have never before graced the list also made it to the top this time.
Rover's annual list of top dog names is based on the brand's database of millions of pets, and contains many tried-and-true suggestions as well as some that may surprise you (let's be honest though, nothing surprises us anymore in 2020). While Bella, Luna, Max, and Charlie were some of the most popular names for dogs back in 2019, see which names topped the list this year.
Top 100 Male Dog Names 2020
The classics prevailed in this category, and according to Rover, Oliver and Leo trended up since last year. Did your favorite boy dog name make it in the top 100?
Max
Charlie
Cooper
Buddy
Milo
Bear
Rocky
Duke
Tucker
Jack
Oliver
Teddy
Leo
Bentley
Zeus
Jax
Toby
Winston
Ollie
Louie
Finn
Murphy
Moose
Loki
Gus
Hank
Koda
Blue
Apollo
Dexter
Beau
Bruno
Henry
Thor
Buster
Ace
Jake
Maverick
Diesel
Bandit
Archie
Gunner
Harley
Bailey
Lucky
Jackson
Benji
Oscar
Bo
Scout
Jasper
Otis
Simba
Cash
Baxter
Kobe
Shadow
Tank
Riley
Rex
Gizmo
Sam
Benny
Brody
Theo
Sammy
Rocco
Cody
Luke
Boomer
Ranger
Roscoe
Oakley
George
Copper
King
Ziggy
Chance
Marley
Prince
Oreo
Odin
Hunter
Coco
Zeke
Chewy
Bruce
Tyson
Frankie
Chase
Rudy
Rusty
Ruger
Walter
Romeo
Joey
Mac
Remy
Bubba
Peanut
Purple Collar Pet Photography / Getty With ears standing at attention, the bright border collie is always alert.
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Top 100 Female Dog Names 2020
It's no surprise that Bella is #1 again this year, given that Isabella is also in the top 10 most popular girl baby names for 2020, as dog owners across the country expand their families (with both human kids and fur kids). Though Rover says that Stella and Chloe have risen in popularity, while Lily dropped from #5 in 2019 to #15 this year.
Bella
Luna
Lucy
Daisy
Lola
Sadie
Molly
Bailey
Stella
Maggie
Chloe
Penny
Nala
Zoey
Lily
Coco
Sophie
Rosie
Ellie
Ruby
Piper
Mia
Roxy
Gracie
Millie
Willow
Lulu
Pepper
Ginger
Harley
Abby
Winnie
Nova
Kona
Riley
Zoe
Lilly
Dixie
Lady
Izzy
Hazel
Layla
Olive
Charlie
Sasha
Maya
Honey
Athena
Lexi
Cali
Annie
Belle
Princess
Phoebe
Emma
Ella
Cookie
Marley
Callie
Scout
Roxie
Remi
Minnie
Maddie
Dakota
Leia
Poppy
Josie
Harper
Mila
Angel
Holly
Ava
Ivy
Mocha
Gigi
Paisley
Koda
Cleo
Penelope
Bonnie
Missy
Frankie
Sugar
Aspen
Xena
Shelby
Fiona
Dolly
Georgia
Shadow
Delilah
Peanut
Grace
Rose
Skye
Pearl
Jasmine
Juno
Trixie
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Food Dog Names Trending in 2020
Amid the pandemic quarantine, many of us took up new hobbies like baking bread (#noregrets) and have spent more time cooking and eating at home vs. going out to restaurants. That trend seems to have trickled into this year's top dog names, with adorable food-based names topping the list, including the name Sourdough for the first time!
Sourdough
Waffles
Wheatie
Croissant
Toast
Roti
Tart
Arepa
Pumpernickel
Crackers
Pinot Noir (Our other BFF in quarantine besides our dogs)
Pinot G
Whiskey Girl
Whiskey Bear
Sazerac
Rose
Gimlet
Cider
Cortado
Barista
Espresso
Coffee
Brew
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Dog Names Inspired by Trending Celebrities and Entertainment in 2020
From actors, to musicians, to athletes, to video game characters, pet parents were some of these entertainers' biggest fans this past year.
Chrissy
Kanye
Mila
Jay-Z
Giselle
Tom Brady
Blake Shelton
Gwen Stefani
Keanu
Elon
Betty White
Lizzo
Nas
Taylor Swift
Kesha
Elton
Rhianna
Lil' Kim
Biggie Paws
Tupac
Carol Baskin
RuPaul
Jinkx
Raja
Charisma
Ramona
Tinsley
Sonja
Ellen
Phoebe
Chandler
Ross
Rachel
Monica
Geralt
Alexander
Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Mando
Kobe
Gianna
Midas (Fortnite)
Hanzo (Overwatch)
Shep (Animal Crossing)
Griggs (Call of Duty)
Gaz (Call of Duty)
Though they're not part of Rover's list, we'd like to give 2020 National Dog Show winner Claire the Scottish Deerhound, TikTok famous sheepadoodle Bunny the talking dog, Jennifer Aniston's new puppy Lord Chesterfield, and Reese Witherspoon's French bulldog puppy Minnie Pearl honorable mentions for dog name inspiration.
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Most Popular Dog Names in 2020 for Sporty Dogs
These names are for the doggos that perk up when you start putting on your running shoes.
Cavalier
Spark
Aces
Sun
Hornet
Raptor
Laker
Mamba
Black Mamba
Storm
Texan
Eagle
Saint
Steeler
Charger
Neymar
Novak
Sloane
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Unique Dog Names in 2020
The one thing always top-of-mind this past year, some pet parents literally named their new dogs after the pandemic (*cringe*). But luckily that's not the only source of creativity for distinctive dog owners in 2020.
Covi or Covie (up 1,159% this year!)
Rona
Corona (a name fit only for 2020 … though we don't recommend it)
Dr. Fauci
Chuggington
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Beerus
Sohla
Chewbacca
Empress
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Cutest Dog Names Trending in 2020
Babe
Sugar Baby
Sweet Pea
Angel Baby
Creme
Cappuccino (might we instead suggest Puppuccino?)
Love
Amor (Spanish for "my love")
Habibi (Arabic for "my love")
Liefde (Dutch for "my love")
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Top Pun Names for Dogs in 2020
These punny names will have you absolutely rolling over in your chair and barking with laughter!
Sherlock Bones
Karl Barx
Bark Wahlberg
Ozzy Pawsborn
Winston Furchill
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Our Tips for Choosing the Perfect Name for Your Dog
If you still need a name for your new furry family member, keep putting thought into it. What you name your dog matters, as the sound of the name can influence how easy it is to train your dog to come when called, and just like with human baby names, help gives your pup a unique identity! Here are some tips to help you pick the perfect name for your pooch:
Choose a name that's easy to pronounce and easy for your dog to distinguish among other words so you can better train her to come when called.
You really love your pet, so incorporate other things you're passionate about to show your pup you love her, too!
Incorporate your family history or cultural heritage to give your dog a name that ensures she is truly a member of the family.
Use coat color to inspire her name, like Shadow for a black dog, Snow for a white dog, Cocoa for a brown dog, or Domino for a dual-toned black-and-white pup.
Your favorite movies and TV shows and the characters that make them great can be a fun source of name inspiration. A name like Hermione for the Harry Potter fan or Lady, Lilo, or Jasmine make magical names for dogs with Disney fanatic parents.
