Dog name lists / By Style
Best Dog Names
The best dog names aren't a matter of opinion here — these are the ones the most licensed dogs actually carry, the tried-and-true picks that never feel dated. Ranked by real popularity.
| Name | Gender | Trend | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bella Year after year, the most-licensed name there is. | Girl | ||
| 2 | Luna The name that rocketed to the top of the charts. | Girl | ||
| 3 | Charlie The friendliest all-rounder — boy or girl. | Boy | ||
| 4 | Max Short, strong, and eternally popular. | Boy | ||
| 5 | Lucy Bright and classic, never out of style. | Girl | ||
| 6 | Daisy Sunny and beloved for generations. | Girl | ||
| 7 | Milo Small name, huge popularity. | Boy | ||
| 8 | Rocky The underdog champ everyone roots for. | Boy | ||
| 9 | Lola Playful with real staying power. | Girl | ||
| 10 | Buddy The original good boy. | Boy | ||
| 11 | Bailey Easygoing and endlessly popular. | Either | ||
| 12 | Molly Sweet, sturdy, and always in the top ranks. | Girl | ||
| 13 | Cooper Wholesome and wag-happy. | Boy | ||
| 14 | Leo Lionhearted and rising fast. | Boy | ||
| 15 | Ruby A gem of a name that never dulls. | Girl | ||
| 16 | Oliver Refined and reliably popular. | Boy | ||
| 17 | Stella Starry and stylish. | Girl | ||
| 18 | Bear Big, cuddly, and a perennial favorite. | Boy | ||
| 19 | Sadie Down-to-earth and well-loved. | Girl | ||
| 20 | Riley Friendly, unisex, and always a safe bet. | Either | ||
| 21 | Zeus Top-dog energy in one syllable. | Boy | ||
| 22 | Winston Dignified and forever in fashion. | Boy | ||
| 23 | Duke Regal without trying too hard. | Boy | ||
| 24 | Gus Old-school charm, modern favorite. | Boy |