Congrats on winning life. If you’re here, that most likely means you’ve become a new puppy parent, and that’s worthy of alllll the celebration. While I’m sure you’re doing quite a bit to get your new furbaby acquainted with their new home, stop everything for just a moment. If they’re still nameless, all the rest of your efforts won’t matter! (But still, like, take them to get their shots and all that jazz, please.) Naming is of the utmost importance and requires some serious deliberation! Don’t stress though—we’re here to assist.

Are you aware there are dog name trend cycles? Yup, just like handbags and high-rise jeans, some names kinda just fade into the background over time (my apologies, Bingo…). So if you’re going with a trendy moniker, it should be one that you’ll still love if it falls from popularity. Rue, for instance, is a precious name that will be just as adorable even if Euphoria stops trending (as if that’ll happen). Allow me to break down what’s hot right now. According to Rover, some of 2023’s trendiest pup names include Bella, Lucy, Max, Charlie, Milo, and Daisy. Fruit-inspired names have really been on the uptick as well! Don’t be shocked to meet a Mango or Coconut trotting around the neighborhood.

If you simply can’t decide what to name your newest addition, no worries! We’ve searched high and low for not only the popular picks but also a ton of other name categories for your furry BFF to be sure there’s something for every pup and pet owner. Looking for a whimsical, ethereal name? We’ve got ya covered in our cottagecore-inspired section. Is your furbaby a surefire diva? The celeb category is for you. (There is nothing funnier than a dog named Doja Cat, IMO.) Check out all the best dog names we’ve rounded up—you’re def going to find the perfect fit for your bb pup.

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For the flower-loving pups

  1. Daisy
  2. Magnolia
  3. Iris
  4. Rosie
  5. Dahlia
  6. Poppy
  7. Jasmine
  8. Azalea
  9. Lily
  10. Tulip
  11. Zinnia

For the most colorful doggos

  1. Violet
  2. Lavender
  3. Hazel
  4. Scarlet
  5. Coral
  6. Blue
  7. Amber
  8. Mauve
  9. Olive
  10. Indigo
  11. Pinky
  12. Kelly

For the pet parent who’s super into crystals

  1. Jade
  2. Jasper
  3. Amethyst
  4. Sapphire
  5. Onyx
  6. Opal
  7. Emerald
  8. Garnet
  9. Topaz
  10. Ruby

For the sport fanatic canines

  1. Mia
  2. Shaq
  3. Serena
  4. Ronaldo
  5. Ali
  6. Pele
  7. Billie
  8. Kobe
  9. Tiger
  10. Venus
  11. Boomer
  12. Mookie
  13. Larry
  14. Wilt
  15. Magic
  16. Barkley
  17. Scottie
  18. Pippin
  19. Wrigley

For the pups who travel (or wish their parents would take them)

  1. Paris
  2. Sydney
  3. Santiago
  4. Valencia
  5. Cairo
  6. Oslo
  7. Milan
  8. Siena
  9. Mali
  10. Rio
  11. York
  12. Diego
  13. Dublin

For the doggos who prefer the United States

  1. Dakota
  2. Virginia
  3. Dallas
  4. Maui
  5. Brooklyn
  6. Carolina
  7. Georgia
  8. Austin
  9. Nola
  10. Aspen
  11. Chicago
  12. Vail

For the dogs who might as well be outdoor pets

  1. Sky
  2. River
  3. Blossom
  4. Maple
  5. Cloud
  6. Chestnut
  7. Glacier
  8. Pebbles
  9. Meadow
  10. Cliff
  11. Pearl

For the pet parents who love a classic read

  1. Gatsby
  2. Ernest
  3. Romeo
  4. Homer
  5. Finn
  6. Alice
  7. Woolf
  8. Toni
  9. Walt
  10. Hugo

For the dog parent who can’t go without caffeine

  1. Chai
  2. Latte
  3. Brew
  4. Beanie
  5. Fredo
  6. Java
  7. Mocha
  8. Sugar
  9. Brulee
  10. Cocoa

For the pup who’s friendly with all animals

  1. Bear
  2. Panther
  3. Badger
  4. Otter
  5. Grizzly
  6. Moose
  7. Fox
  8. Fawn
  9. Beaver
  10. Panda
  11. Tuna

For the furparent who totally reads their pup’s birth chart

  1. Celeste
  2. Comet
  3. Cosmo
  4. Stella
  5. Galileo
  6. Leo
  7. Luna
  8. Nova
  9. Pluto
  10. Ursa

For the punny pups

  1. Jimmy Chew
  2. Arf Vader
  3. Bark Obama
  4. Chew Barka
  5. Furby
  6. Bark Ruffalo
  7. Mutt Damon
  8. Mary Puppins
  9. Sarah Jessica Barker
  10. Harry Pawter
  11. Charles Barkley

For the badass good boys

  1. Beast
  2. Blaze
  3. Bruiser
  4. Cash
  5. Diesel
  6. Hercules
  7. Koda
  8. Spike
  9. Storm
  10. Thor
  11. Ziggy

For the doge who loves to eat

  1. Pickles
  2. Basil
  3. Tofu
  4. Coconut
  5. Pepper
  6. Miso
  7. Mango
  8. Noodle
  9. Nugget
  10. Peanut
  11. Pepper
  12. Paprika

For dog moms who majored in art history

  1. Basquiat
  2. Claude
  3. Diego
  4. Frida
  5. Matisse
  6. Michelangelo
  7. Monet
  8. Pablo
  9. Van Gogh
  10. Warhol

For the Disney-addicted dog mama

  1. Simba
  2. Buzz
  3. Chewie
  4. Freckles
  5. Genie
  6. Lilo
  7. Mickey
  8. Mushu
  9. Nala
  10. Tinkerbell
  11. Woody

For dog moms with a cottagecore aesthetic

  1. Lilac
  2. Buttercup
  3. Clover
  4. Fleur
  5. Willow
  6. Ivy
  7. Lilith
  8. Periwinkle
  9. Petunia
  10. Sage

For the doggo with an oddly human face

  1. Arthur
  2. Ben
  3. Nancy
  4. Hank
  5. Frankie
  6. Josie
  7. Lucy
  8. Max
  9. Phoebe
  10. Sawyer
  11. Sammy

For the goodest rescue rock star

  1. Doja Cat
  2. Bowie
  3. Cardi
  4. Elton
  5. Elvis
  6. Gaga
  7. Jagger
  8. Yoko
  9. Madonna
  10. RiRi
  11. Ramone
  12. Harry

For the basic classic

  1. Lola
  2. Birdie
  3. Buddy
  4. Scout
  5. Goose
  6. Lady
  7. Lassie
  8. Marley
  9. Milo
  10. Scooby