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The 112 Most Popular Labrador Retriever Names

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The 112 Most Popular Labrador Retriever Names

Updated April 1, 2022 | Getting a Dog
By Rover Staff

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Labrador retrievers are the most popular dog breed in America for over two decades, and who can disagree with that? These happy, playful, energetic dogs come in yellow, chocolate, or black, are the cutest puppies you ever saw, and want nothing more than to please you (or a treat). We’ve rounded up the most popular Labrador Retriever names of the year from our enormous Rover.com database of dog names nationwide. Yes, these are real names given by Lab owners coast to coast. Did your dog’s name make the list?

Looking for a dog name for your new puppy or adopted family member? Have fun, use your imagination, and be sure to check out other ideas from our wide selection of dog name lists.

The 112 Most Popular Labrador Names

  1. Bella
  2. Luna
  3. Charlie
  4. Bailey
  5. Lucy
  6. Max
  7. Cooper
  8. Sadie
  9. Daisy
  10. Bear
  11. Buddy
  12. Duke
  13. Molly
  14. Tucker
  15. Maggie
  16. Lola
  17. Moose
  18. Stell
  19. Nala
  20. Shadow
  21. Ellie
  22. Jack
  23. Harley
  24. Coco
  25. Riley
  26. Rocky
  27. Zoey
  28. Marley
  29. Milo
  30. Finn
  31. Scout
  32. Lily
  33. Jax
  34. Jake
  35. Kona
  36. Chloe
  37. Murphy
  38. Koda
  39. Penny
  40. Hank
  41. Gunner
  42. Leo
  43. Sophie
  44. Piper
  45. Rosie
  46. Beau
  47. Gracie
  48. Oakley
  49. Bo
  50. Millie
  51. Maverick
  52. Willow
  53. Toby
  54. Ruby
  55. Zeus
  56. Bentley
  57. Blue
  58. Abby
  59. Remi
  60. Pepper
  61. Gus
  62. Roxy
  63. Sam
  64. Cash
  65. Ollie
  66. Oliver
  67. Dixie
  68. Ace
  69. Jackson
  70. Layla
  71. Apollo
  72. Loki
  73. Dakota
  74. Luke
  75. Hunter
  76. Nova
  77. Hazel
  78. Mia
  79. Lucky
  80. Bruno
  81. Thor
  82. Winnie
  83. Louie
  84. Dexter
  85. River
  86. Diesel
  87. Sammy
  88. Raven
  89. Lilly
  90. Lexi
  91. Brody
  92. Winston
  93. Henry
  94. Ranger
  95. Maya
  96. Buster
  97. Emma
  98. Remy
  99. Hershey
  100. Annie
  101. Ruger
  102. Cody
  103. Jasper
  104. Olive
  105. Cali
  106. Callie
  107. Lady
  108. Harper
  109. Otis
  110. Izzy
  111. Belle
  112. Boomer

Labrador Retriever Name Trends

Labs are so popular, the top names given to these dogs reflect the top names nationwide. There are some definite trends among Lab owners, however. One is that names ending with an “ee” sound are more popular for Labs, perhaps because of their playful, bouncy quality.

Human names are popular for dogs no matter the breed, but interestingly, all of the top 10 Labrador names are decidedly human. This is likely a nod to their overall popularity as family members across America and beyond.

Labrador Retriever Puppy Name Advice

If you’re having trouble deciding, keep in mind that great Labrador names can come from many different sources of inspiration, such as your favorite foods, books, celebrities, your heritage, or even dog breed history. For example, your puppy might sport a mythology name like Athena or a color-themed moniker like Midnight.

Another consideration when choosing your Lab’s name? Dog training. This is of particular importance for puppies. When you’re teaching your new dog to respond to commands like sit, stay, or come, you’ll want to be sure their name isn’t a source of confusion. In other words, avoid puppy names that sound like a common dog training cue, such as “Bit,” which could easily be misheard as “sit.”

Of course, what matters most is that the dog name you choose rolls off your tongue. The best Labrador names will make you happy. We’re fans of the “backdoor test” for dog name selection. It’s pretty much what it sounds like: stand at the back door and call out your new dog‘s potential name. Saying “Bailey, it’s time for dinner!” or “Roxy, leave it!” helps take the name out of your imagination and into reality.

All Dog Names, All the Time

As dog lovers through and through here at Rover, we find dog names absolutely fascinating, and we love searching our data on the topic to discover hot trends, quirky choices, and unique twists on classics. Over the years, we’ve compiled plenty of names for you to peruse—and we keep our lists updated with new data each year.

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