December 7th

By Mutt Mulligan

Is your dog’s name tops in 2016?

For pet parents, a lot goes into naming your fur-kid. It’s one of the first big decisions you make, and it has lifelong implications! Rover.com – the online site that connects pet owners and caretakers – recently came out with a list of the most popular dog names of 2016.

Did your pet’s moniker make the list? If not, you’re in good company! TurfMutt – and the superdog’s real-life name, Lucky – didn’t make the cut this time. There’s always next year!

According to the report, 28% of all dog names are human, and this number has been steadily increasing. 53% of dog owners (75% of them millennials!) name their dogs after someone in the pop culture scene. Another interesting finding? Names inspired by powerful women rose more than 13% this year.

So without further ado, here’s the list of the top 5 female and male names. Read more about the report and check out the most popular dog names by city.

TOP FEMALE NAMES 2016

1. Bella
2. Lucy
3. Daisy
4. Lola
5. Luna

TOP MALE NAMES 2016

1. Max
2. Charlie
3. Buddy
4. Cooper
5. Jack