For male dogs, Max remained the most popular name given, while Luna emerged as a new favorite choice for female dogs, according to pet care company Rover's 2022 Top Dog Names list.
Dog names have evolved over the years. We've even seen major changes in pet-name trends since President Ronald Reagan introduced his family dog, Lucky, in 1985. Nowadays, that name ranks way down, at No. 99, on this list.
King Shepherds are protective of their families, but they're not aggressive dogs. The King Shepherd is a combination of several possible breeds but must include the German Shepherd. Most often, they are blended with the Alaskan Malamute and/or Great Pyrenees, and some older lines trace back to the Akita.
Best Sounds for Dogs
A name that starts with a D, T or K sound will be easy for your dog to pick up. A name that starts with an S or F, which has a softer beginning, could be a little more confusing for them. A dog's name will also work best if it ends with a sharp “a” or long “e” sound.
Fido: Latin, translates to “loyal” Amin: Arabic, translates to “trustworthy” Fidel: Latin, translates to “loyal” Jeong: Korean, translates to “loyal”
The name Bo has Chinese origins and means precious. Typically, this name as it's spelled if used for females but Bo Obama is a Portuguese Water Spaniel male. Bo first made his appearance to the world as the First Dog of the First Family in 2009.
Kama: Sanskrit, translates to “love” Sajan: Hindi, translates to “beloved” Kiefer: Gaelic, translates to “beloved” Luthando: Zulu, translates to “love”
This year's list of the most popular names of 2022 is out. Luna tops the list, followed by Bella. Third is Daisy, then Lucy and Lily round out the top five. And for the boy dogs, Max is top dog, then Charlie, Cooper sliding in at the third spot, followed by Milo, and number five is Buddy.
German Shepherd
Whether it's sniffing out bombs for the army or controlling crowds for the police, German Shepherds are the bravest of all the dog breeds. As a family pet they will happily put their life on the line to keep you safe.
Worth nearly half a billion dollars, the German Shepherd named Gunther VI is selling his Miami estate that was once owned by Madonna for $31.75 million.
The Golden Retriever is a sturdy, muscular dog of medium size, famous for the dense, lustrous coat of gold that gives the breed its name. The broad head, with its friendly and intelligent eyes, short ears, and straight muzzle, is a breed hallmark.
Amber, Clover and Sapphire are all considered good luck charms in many cultures and they also make lovely baby names. For boys, Felix, Madoc (from which the popular Maddox is derived) and Asher are all considered lucky names.
Along with Asher and Felicity, other names that mean luck in the US Top 1000 include Benedict, Bennett, Chance, Evangeline, Felix, Fisher, Iris, and Jade. Other lucky baby names you may consider include Beatrix, Clover, Penny, or even Lucky itself.
The number 1 lucky name, Iris, was the goddess of the rainbow in Greek mythology.