The 10 Most Popular Dog Names This Year. Did Your Dog's Name Make The List?

Picking a name for a new pet can be tricky. Choosing a name is a lifelong commitment, one that you most likely want to match their personality. Just like baby names, some dog names tend to be significantly more popular than others.  Here are the 10 most popular dog names of 2021.

1. Luna

The name Luna has become increasingly popular in recent years with both cats and dogs. The name is Latin and it means “moon”.

2. Charlie

The name Charlie is classic and can been used for both female and male dogs. This name comes from the old German word for “free man”.

3. Cooper

Gaining in popularity over the years the name Cooper was originally an occupational name meaning “barrel maker”.

4. Milo

The name Milo has been particularly popular for Jack Russell Terriers. The name originates from England and means soldier.

5. Bella

This elegant name literally translates to “beautiful” in Italian. Interestingly, this also happened to be the third most popular name for cats in 2021 according to TheList.com.

6. Bailey

Bailey is another commonly used unisex name. The origins of this name are English and it translates to “bailiff”.

7. Lucy

The name Lucy is an English and French name that comes from the Latin name Lucius, with the meaning "light".

8. Daisy

The name Daisy is lovely like the flower. The name means "day's eye" and is a nickname for Margaret.

9. Coco

The name coco is influenced by the word “cocoa”. It is an American name that means "chocolate bean". 

10. Max

The name Max has been the most popular dog name in the U.S throughout the 1990s and early 2000s and it’s still going strong today. This name is Latin and means “greatest”.