How did you decide what to name your dog? Whether the name is silly or serious, most pet parents are influenced by names that remind them of their favourite things or trending pop culture moments.
To see what pet parents are naming their pups in 2023, we dug into Rover’s database of millions of pet parents to uncover the top trending dog names across the country. Take a look to see how the things that matter most to us show up in how we choose to name our pets.
Top 10 Male Dog Names
- Charlie
- Milo
- Max
- Cooper
- Leo
- Teddy
- Rocky
- Buddy
- Winston
- Beau
Top 10 Female Dog Names
- Luna
- Bella
- Daisy
- Molly
- Lucy
- Lola
- Lily
- Rosie
- Stella
- Willow
Celebrity-Inspired Dog Names
Pop culture consistently has a huge influence on pet names, and this year is no exception.
Celebrity-Inspired Names
- Donnie (211%)
- Elton (191%)
- Ed (141%)
- Kylie (105%)
- Jamie (74%)
- Harry (72%)
- Tom (60%)
- Becca (58%)
- Ray (53%)
- Johnny (47%)
Pedro is up for dogs by 51% this year. There are also dogs named Doja, Barker, and Oprah. Other fun names include Stallion, Yeezy, and Suga.
The Hit Box Office Dog Names of 2023
This year was all about Barbie! Barbie is up for dogs by 34% and Sasha is up 18%. Beach is also on the list this year, probably because dogs are good at beach.
The Marvel Universe Continues To inspire Pet Names
The top trending pet names from Marvel movies include Viper, Thanos, Mystique, Pyro, Coulson, Groot, and Fury.
- Rocket, Loki, and Peter Parker are down this year.
- Raza, Triton, and Deadpool are new to the list this year.
Top Trending Food-Based Names
Top 10 Trending Food Names
- Cupcake (358%)
- Almond (291%)
- Yuka (224%)
- Banana (131%)
- Toast (116%)
- Kimchi (91%)
- Schnitzel (91%)
- Chilli (81%)
- Waffle (66%)
- Brisket (62%)
Some of our other tasty favorites this year include Maple Syrup, Tomato, Morel, Sardine, and Brussel Sprout.
Quench Your Thirst for Dog Names Inspired by Drinks
Top 10 Trending Drink Names
- Whisky (78%)
- Soda (75%)
- Brandy (48%)
- Scotch (27%)
- Boba (19%)
- Cider (16%)
- Whiskey (15%)
- Cosmo (14%)
- Matcha (5%)
- Mocha (2%)
Music-Inspired Dog Names Top the Charts in 2023
Trending Musician Names
- Harry (72%)
- Elvis (31%)
- Nelson (10%)
- Willie (8%)
- Summer (5%)
- Billie (2%)
- Taylor (2%)
Pet Parents Are in Their Dog Names Era
- Karma (66%)
- Betty (9%)
- August (9%)
- Midnight (-30%)
- James (-37%)
Lover, Swifty, and Shimmer are new to the list for dogs this year.
In the battle of the exes, John is down 26%, Jake is down 21%, and Jonas is down 92%. Her ex/not ex Joe is up 15%. A new Love Story? The name Travis has jumped 31% this year.
Highly Rated TV Names for 2023
This is the way! Names inspired by The Mandalorian are still popular.
- Grogu is up 91%. Mandalorian also made the list this year.
We’re Gonna Tell You a Little Secret: Yellowstone Names are Trending Up
The mega drama inspired by Big Sky Country has also inspired pet parents when it comes to dog names. Beth is up 391%, followed by Tate (366%), Beth (29%), Jamie (74%), and Jimmy (32%).
- Montana is up 58% and Wheeler made the list this year.
Wednesday Might be Altogether Creepy, but Dog Names Inspired by the Series are Cute
The name Wednesday is trending up 49% for dogs. Other names inspired by the streaming series include Gomez (191%), Enid, and Morticia.
Technological Advances in Dog Names
Dog names inspired by tech include Chip (up 7%), Pixel (up 69%), and Apple (up 11%). Dog names inspired by virtual assistants include Siri (up 91%) and Alexa (up 41%).
The Sportiest Names On the List
- Trey (1091%)
- Deebo (691%)
- Ramsey (266%)
- Lebron (224%)
- Raider (191%)
- Tatum (141%)
- Viktor (141%)
- Joker (131%)
- Kyle (105%)
- Cowboy (98%)
Adley, Allen, Padre, and Steph are all new to the list for dog names this year. Hawk (-99%), Brian (-96%), and Russel (-96) are all trending down this year.
It’s Always 420 for These Dog Names
Blaze and Pax still lead the pack in popular cannabis-inspired dog names. Doobie (41%) and Khan (11%) are trending up this year, while Hash is a new dog name on the list.
Royal Names for Regal Dogs
The Top Trending Royal-inspired Names in 2023 are:
- William (358%)
- Harry (72%)
- Queen (58%)
- Lizzie (31%)
- Lili (23%)
- Louis (21%)
- Lady 17%)
- Charlotte (-0.6%)
- Archie (-1%)
- Prince (-1%)
Gaming-Inspired Names Are Leveling Up
Classic video game character names lead the pack this year.
Top 10 Trending Video Game Names
- Yoshi (72%)
- Luigi (66%)
- Tom (60%)
- Zelda (48%)
- Mable (41%)
- Sable (31%)
- Daisy (18%)
- Harvey (13%)
- Link (11%)
- Tommy (4%)
Video game names inspired by the Super Mario Brothers include Princess Peach (up by 41%) and Luigi (up by 66%). Mario is down -30%.
Zelda and Link are both up for dog names, possibly inspired by the Tears of the Kingdom release this year.
Names Inspired by Locations Around the World
Destination Dog Names
- Berlin (148%)
- Bali (62%)
- Cairo (39%)
- Brooklyn (25%)
- Sydney (14%)
- Florence (2%)
- Maui (-2%)
- Paris (-2%)
- Vegas (-9)
- London (-25%)
- India is up for dogs by 71%. There are also dogs named Miami and Bombay this year.
The Ring of Power Influences Dog Names in 2023
The Lord of the Rings inspired names for dogs are on the rise! Samwise is up 62%, followed by Gimli (16%), Arwen (16%), Pippin (3%), and Frodo (2%).
For feline star-studded names, read our report on the most popular cat names in Canada.
The Top Pet Names 2023 report was developed by Rover between September and October 2023. Results are based on analysis of millions of user-submitted pet names provided by pet parents on Rover.com. This report is not endorsed or sponsored by any of the brands, celebrities and businesses mentioned within.
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