These are the most popular dog names of 2020 - can you spot your pet on the list?

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By Jess Beech published 9 December 20

You’ve got the bed, the toys, the food - but what about a name for your dog? If you’re about to hear the pitter patter of paws in your home, you might need some help deciding on a moniker for your new arrival.

Deciding on a name is tricky business. Does it suit the personality of your pet? Would you feel embarrassed shouting it in the street? Is the name too popular, meaning you’re likely to be met with a whole herd of dogs when you call their name in a packed park? See - there’s plenty to consider.

To make things a little easier, Rover.com have put together an extensive list of the top 100 female and male dog names for 2020. And we weren’t surprised to spot some very topical ones.

Maggie and Boris both made the cut - perhaps an homage to the British political system, or maybe we’ve all just been watching too much of The Crown. On that note, Princess came in at number 97.

And while they didn’t make the top 100, comfort food names like Hobnob, Brownie and Cupcake have all increased in popularity. It’s clear to see how most of us spent lockdown…

But for those of us that haven’t spent the year baking, sporting dog names are on the rise too. With Pele, Tyson and Kobe all seeing spikes.

Scroll on for the top 30 dog names for females and males. You never know, you might just spot the one.

Top 30 Female Dog Names 2020

1. Bella
2. Luna
3. Poppy
4. Lola
5. Daisy
6. Ruby
7. Molly
8. Rosie
9. Lily
10. Coco
11. Millie
12. Tilly
13. Willow
14. Roxy
15. Nala
16. Lexi
17. Lucy
18. Bonnie
19. Honey
20. Maggie
21. Lottie
22. Winnie
23. Penny
24. Mia
25. Belle
26. Bailey
27. Holly
28. Pepper
29. Skye
30. Mabel

Top 30 Male Dog Names 2020

1. Alfie
2. Charlie
3. Milo
4. Max
5. Teddy
6. Buddy
7. Oscar
8. Bailey
9. Archie
10. Hugo
11. Barney
12. Monty
13. Toby
14. Bear
15. Rocky
16. Marley
17. Jack
18. Bertie
19. Cooper
20. Ralph
21. Reggie
22. Ollie
23. Buster
24. Dexter
25. Benji
26. Freddie
27. Bruno
28. Frank
29. Jasper
30. Ted

Which is your favourite?

Jess Beech

Jess Beech is an experienced fashion and beauty editor, with more than eight years experience in the publishing industry. She has written for woman&home, GoodtoKnow, Now, Woman, Woman’s Weekly, Woman’s Own and Chat, and is currently Deputy Fashion & Beauty Editor at Future PLC.

She caught the magazine bug during a stint as Fashion Editor of her university newspaper alongside her English degree, and hasn’t looked back since. As for the fashion bug, that came as part and parcel of growing up in the 90s, but the less said about that the better!

Jess’ average day in the office is spent researching the latest fashion trends, chatting to industry tastemakers and scouring the internet to bring you this season’s must-buy pieces - as well as advice on how to wear them. Weekends are equally fashion-focused, and Jess has been known to visit no less than five Zara stores in a single day in search of the perfect occasion dress.

The only thing that comes close to a buzz of finally tracking down that much-coveted dress is the joy of discovering a new beauty wonder product or hero ingredient. A beauty obsessive, Jess has tried everything from cryotherapy to chemical peels (minus the Samantha in Sex and The City-worthy redness) and interviewed experts including Jo Malone and Trinny Woodall.