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Cute Dog Names

Written by Michelle Bruns

Pet parents will tell you that finding a cute dog name is almost as important as naming your baby-to-be. These darling doggies may make their mark on every tree and fire hydrant they meet, but they also make their ways into our hearts. It is no wonder that some tail wagers are treated as part of the family with all the personality and love a dog can show a family. That’s why it’s important to find just the right name for your pup.

Popular Dog Names

According to data collected by VPI Pet Insurance, popular dog names for 2008 are:

Boy Dog Names
1. Max 2. Buddy 3. Rocky 4. Bailey 5. Jake

Girl Dog Names
1. Bella 2. Molly 3. Lucy 4. Maggie 5. Daisy

Famous Dog Names

If you’re looking to give your pet a name that inspires him or her, you might want to consider pulling a name from famous dogs in history. Balto is the name of a Siberian husky that led his team 650 miles carrying Diptheria serum. Or, Buddy, the name of the first seeing eye dog may be the hero your pooch can aspire to be. A name like Laika, which means “bark” in Russian, after the first dog in space, may be the perfect mark if you’re sure your doggie is destined for greatness.

Cartoon Dog Names

Some dogs just have a sense of humor that is almost human-like. Perhaps you can find a namesake for your fur ball from the animated hounds of cartoons and comic strips. Take funny-dog names such as Ace, Astro, Auggie, Axel, Barfly, Barkley, , Belvedere, Bitsy, Blue, Bolivar, Bolt, Brian, Buckles, Charlie B. Barkin, Deputy Dawg, Dodger, Dogbert, Droopy, Dynomutt, Earl, Edgar, Electra, Eliot Shag, Farley, Fifi, Goofy, Grimm, Gromit, Hotdog, Huckleberry Hound, Kewpie, Kipper, Krypto, Lady, Ladybird, Magenta, Marmaduke, Martha ,McGruff, Milo, Mr. Peabody, Odie, Otto, Perdita, Pluto, Pongo, Porkchop, Roscoe, Ruff, Scamp, Scooby Doo, Slinky, Snert, Snoopy, Sparky, Spike, Spot, Spunky, Tramp, or Vivian for a walk around the block and you may find the name you are looking for.

Acting Dog Names

Whether your loyal watchdog is Hollywood material or just sure to win at the local talent show, let dogs in showbiz be the inspiration for the perfect name for your canine. Big screen and television doggies include character, and real names, such as Alex, Apollo, Asta, Bandit, Beasley, Beethoven, Benji, Big Mo, Bingo, Blood, Brandon, Brutus, Buck, Bullet, Bullseye, Cheffon, Claude, Cleo, Coal, Comet, Cujo, Dinky aka Gidgit, Dog, Dreyfuss, Duke, Eddie, Fang, Flash, Freeway, Greyfriars Bobby, Happy, Harvey, Hooch, Hubble, Jack Bandit, King, Ladadog, Lassie, Lord Nelson, Marley, Max, Mignon, Molly, Moose, Murray aka Maui, Nipper, Nunzio, Old Yeller, Otis, Paul Anka, Petey, Red, Rin Tin Tin, Samantha, Skip, Spuds Mackenzie aka Honey Tree Evil Eye, Stinky, Tiger, Toto, Winn-Dixie, Wishbone aka Soccer, or Zeus.

Presidential Dog Names

First-dogs of the White House live a good life. From press conferences to greeting the Presidential family on the front lawn, pampered Presidential pooches have proudly came running to names that include Barney, Beagle and Little Beagle, Blackie, Blanco, Butterlfy, Charlie, Checkers, Clipper, Fala, Grits, Heidi, Him and Her, King Timahoe, Liberty, Lucky, Millie, Miss Beazley, Pasha, Pete, Pushinka, Ranger, Rex, Shannon, Spot, Streaker, Vicky, White Tips, Wolf, and Yuki.

Why stop at one name? Pick a combo of your favorites and give your pet a first and middle name, too. Whatever name(s) you choose, just remember that it needs to fit on a dog tag!

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