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Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular breeds in the world and for good reason. They’re the quintessential family dog with joyful personalities and the cutest faces around—and all that cuteness deserves a fabulous dog name! We’ve rounded up the most popular Golden Retriever names of the year from our enormous Rover.com database of dog names nationwide. Find them below, listed in order of popularity. Yes, these are real names given by Golden Retriever owners. Did your dog’s name make the list?
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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.
Most Popular Golden Retriever Names
- Charlie
- Luna
- Bella
- Daisy
- Tucker
- Max
- Bailey
- Murphy
- Lucy
- Buddy
- Leo
- Finn
- Maggie
- Rosie
- Molly
- Nala
- Ellie
- Beau
- Lily
- Milo
- Oliver
- Stella
- Duke
- Penny
- Bear
- Teddy
- Willow
- Ruby
- Simba
- Millie
- Zoe
- Ollie
- Sophie
- Honey
- Lola
- Piper
- Winston
- Archie
- Winnie
- Jax
- Henry
- Charlie
- Moose
- Gus
- Oakley
- Hank
- Riley
- Chloe
- Toby
- Ginger
- Scout
- Jack
- Bailey
- Rocky
- Louie
- Jake
- Cody
- Riley
- Blu
- Sunny
- Sunny
- Thor
- Jackson
- Ranger
- Roxy
- Harper
- Brady
- Benny
- Abby
- Copper
- Kobe
- Luke
- Marley
- Sam
- Rusty
- Hazel
- Poppy
- Apollo
- Ella
- Scout
- Maple
- Marley
- Goose
- Olive
- Ace
- Jasper
- Nova
- Belle
- Loki
- Bruno
- Lady
- Lucky
- Emma
- Phoebe
- Boomer
- Holly
- Oakley
- Hunter
- Josie
- Chance
- Leia
- Dixie
- Mac
- Baxter
- Lulu
- Sandy
- Coco
- Otis
- Dakota
- Rex
- Chase
- River
- Maddie
- Wally
- Ozzy
- Buster
- Dolly
- Levi
- Chief
- Goldie
- Georgia
- Boone
- Ivy
- Cosmo
- Chester
- Samson
- Maui
- River
- Oscar
- Bruce
- Champ
- Bowie
- Chewy
- Pepper
- June
- Macy
- Kevin
- Biscuit
Golden Retriever Name Advice
If you’re having trouble deciding, keep in mind that great golden retriever 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 water-inspired name like River or a rock star-themed moniker like Bowie.
Another consideration when choosing your golden retriever’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 golden retriever 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 “Penny, it’s time for dinner!” or “Chance, leave it!” helps take the name out of your imagination and into reality.
Found just the right name for your golden? Show it off to the world (while also properly tagging your pup for safety) with useful, monogrammed dog accessories such as LL Bean’s reflective collar or a colorful and durable leather collar.
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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