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The Most Popular Male Dog Names in the US

Info About the Most Popular Top Ten Boy Dog Names
The majority of the following popular dog names have passed the test of time. The Top 10 male and female dog names have included the same dog and puppy names for most of the last century. The most recent additions have been the inclusion of the male dog names Rocky and Bailey - Rocky achieved its popularity due to the Sylvester Stallone series of Movies with the central character featuring this name.
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List of Most Popular Male Dog Names in the US - Top Ten Boy Dog Names
Market Research has indicated that the following list of Top 10 Boy Dog Names are the most popular male canine names in the US.

  1. Max

  2. Sam

  3. Buddy

  4. Jake

  5. Ben

  6. Duke

  7. Rocky

  8. Toby

  9. Bailey

  10. Buster

List of Most Popular Female Dog Names in the US - Top Ten Girl Dog Names

Top Ten Girl Dog Names

Facts about Dogs & Puppies

Popular Names for specific breeds of dogs
The most popular boy dog names have a trend towards being short and would be easily recognisable by a dog. Specific breeds of dogs have different levels of popularity. The most popular US names for the Golden Retriever are Goldie and Sandy - Top 10 dog names can therefore change to reflect the physical appearance of the dog. The most popular Top Ten US names for Teacup dogs therefore include Tiny in their Top 10 - some owners with large hounds display their sense of humour by also calling their male hound dog Tiny!

Important considerations when choosing Male Dog Names
Your dog's name will be used hundreds of times every week - make sure you are quite happy with your choice

  • Dog and Puppy Names should be short - preferably one or two syllables

  • Dog and Puppy Names should not sound like any other name within the family or close friends - total confusion will arise
  • Dog and Puppy Names should not sound like any commands - even more confusion will arise!
  • One of the cute, exotic or cool boy Dog Names may be great for a tiny puppy but will this suit a full grown dog?

These are all important considerations when choosing Boy Dog names - which is why the popular names are such good guidelines.

Types of Male Dog Names
Boy Dog Names fall into various categories:

  • Descriptive - Male Dog Names that reflect the physical appearance of the dog - colour - Facts about Size - markings - coat - distinct attributes

  • Descriptive (Personality / Character)
  • Boy Dog names that reflect the personality and character of the pet
  • Occupational Names ( Working or Hunting names )
  • Male Dog names that reflect the work that a dog might be expected to undertake
  • Descriptive of Sex (Male or Female Dog Names, for example Fella or Lady)
  • Country / Place of Origin - German or French dog names are becoming popular

Male Dog Names
There are thousands of Boy Dog Names to choose from the following links provide access to, what we consider to be, the most comprehensive Dog and Puppy websites on the Internet.
 

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