Luna topped the list for female dogs, followed by human-inspired names including Daisy, Bella and Ruby. Coco and Molly took fifth and sixth positions respectively, with The Lion King-inspired Nala making an appearance in the top 10, alongside Lola, Winnie and Maggie.
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.
After claiming the top spot for nine years in a row, Bella was eclipsed by Luna in 2022 as the most popular female dog name, the report said. Luna was also the top name for female cats. Max marked ten consecutive years of earning the top spot for male dogs, while Oliver ranked first for male cats.
The 2022 Great Australian Dog Survey has also revealed cavoodles are our most popular dog breed and the most common name for dogs is Luna. Aussies are also happy to splash cash on their pups, with 74 per cent purchasing their dog for more than $1000.
For male dogs, the name Max took the top spot for the 10th year in a row, while Oliver was the most popular name for male cats. Below are the top ten names for male cats and dogs and female cats and dogs in 2022. ... Most Popular Female Dog Names (by volume)
We fondly recall Shane (Shayno), Steve (Stevo), Peter (Poida), Lance (Lancey boy) and Greg (Greggo). Don't forget Lyn, Debbie, Sue, Carol, Janet, Charlene, Charmaine and Raelene. Going further back in time, we had Beryl, Hazel, Madge, Dorothy, Beverley (Bev), Betty, Shirley and Joyce (Joycie).
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.
If your dog has a calm demeanor and tends to be always at peace, you can either choose a name that directly means “calm” or one that means “serene” or “peaceful.” Great examples of such names are “Milo” and “Tully” for male dogs or “Irene” and “Olive” for female dogs.
