by Tabitha Easley

Created on: February 09, 2010

So you’ve decided to add a puppy into the family. Now that you have the cute little guy or girl, it’s time to choose a name for your little pal. Choosing a name comes easy to some; one look at the pup and the perfect name pops into mind. However, there are some new pet owners that find it quite difficult to choose the correct name. Let’s take a look at the most popular dog names and see if a certain one strikes your interest.

Females

Bella, Daisy, Sadie, Molly, Lucy and Chloe are among the top names for a female dog. If neither of these names sound like something you are looking for, there is also Zoe, Abby, Gracie, Princess, Angel, Lily and Emma. Choosing the right name for your pet is important. Owners want to choose a simple name that is easy to pronounce, ideally a name with only one syllable.

Males

Rover is not considered the most popular male dog name. The name Max has topped the list of the top 20 male dogs name according to VPI Pet Insurance. More popular male dog names are names such as Buddy, Jake, Jack, Charlie, Buster, Duke, Harley and Bear. The name you choose for your dog should be easy to pronounce, especially if there are young children in the home. Children enjoy playing with family pets and it might be a great idea to include them in deciding on a name for the family’s new addition.

More Great Male & Female Dog Names

Cooper, Tucker, Murphy, Lucky, Bandit, Coco, Roxy, Sasha, Lexi, Lulu, Luke, Boomer, Romeo, Bruno, Sparky, Rocco, Holly, Penny, Madison, Rosie, Annie, Katie, Missy, Lady and Ginger.

Tips on Choosing the Perfect Name

Try to avoid choosing a name that sounds like a common command.

Don’t rush to choose a name. It may be best to wait and see what type of personality your pet has.

Search popular names for the type of breed of your new pet.

In the beginning, test out a few different names, eventually you will find the one that fits the best.

Don’t turn name choosing into a stressful situation. Don’t rush, take your time, you want to make sure you decide on a name that works and is easy to remember, as well as grow with the dog. Most of all have fun with it! Happy name hunting!

http://dogtime.com/top-100-dog-names.html

http://www.bowwow.com.au/find-a-name-for-your-pet/na ming-tips.aspx

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