Top Dogs Names 2019

10 Top Dog Names for Males 

#1 Charlie

#2 Max

#3 Buddy

#4 Oscar

#5 Milo

#6 Archie

#7 Ollie

#8 Toby

#9 Jack

#10 Teddy

10 Top Dog Names for Females

#1 Bella

#2 Molly

#3 Coco

#4 Ruby

#5 Lucy

#6 Bailey

#7 Daisy

#8 Rosie

#9 Lola

#10 Frankie

For the third year in a row, the name Bella claimed the title of Australia’s most popular dog name. Indeed, with the exception of Victoria (in which Charlie proved to be the #1 top dog name), Bella earned the top ranking in every state and territory. All hail Bella. Long may she reign. 

Clink clink, let’s drink

In a thirst-quenching turn of events, Australia saw a shift towards drink-inspired dog names in 2018. In fact, one third of the year’s Top 15 dog names were inspired by drinks. Interestingly, this pattern doesn’t continue among the lower ranked names. This suggests that, as far as dogs and drinks are concerned, Australian Dog Owners have an “all or nothing” policy. Condiments also made a cameo, with “Pepper” and “Chilli” taking the 32st and 95th spots, respectively.   

Pop Culture Takes a Slump 

Compared to previous years, the popularity of pop culture-inspired names saw a decline. Amidst the Top 20 Names, pop culture references were conspicuously absent.

However, pop culture does still hold some sway over naming choices in the Top 100. 

(NB: we’re glad to see Simba and Nala are still ranking in the Top 100. With a live-action remake of The Lion King set for release next year, we’re hopeful they’ll reach the Top 20!)  

 

Human After All

 

When it comes to surging trends among dog monikers, 2018 saw a tidal wave of human names. It’s a pattern that walks hand-in-hand with the growing role dogs play in the lives of their Owners. 

 

With more and more Millennials opting for animals over children, dogs are increasingly evolving into companions for their Owners. As such, Pet Owners are now humanising their dogs more than ever. 

 

By the same token, classic dog names suffered a sharp downturn in prevalence. The usual suspects, such as “Rover” and “Fido”, didn’t earn a single ranking in the 100 Top Dog Names. 

 

Top Dog Breeds

 

While Poodle-crosses have dominated breed lists in the past, it was the ever-loving Labrador Retriever that took 2018’s top spot. Moreover, larger and more outdoorsy dog breeds enjoyed a surge in popularity across the board. This follows 2016’s “micro dog wave”, which was a response to more compact living conditions for the average Australian. 

 

The prevalence of more outdoor-oriented breeds could suggest a move towards a more active lifestyle for the average Dog Owner. 

 

#1 Labrador Retriever

#2 Staffordshire Bull Terrier

#3 Maltese

#4 Poodle

#5 Border Collie

#6 Jack Russell Terrier

#7 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

#8 Australian Kelpie

#9 American Staffordshire Terrier

#10 Golden Retriever

 

 

 

Below we’ve listed 2018’s top dog names. If you grew up in Australia, you could be forgiven for thinking you were looking at your high school year book. 

 

100 Top Dog Names

#1 Bella

#2 Charlie

#3 Max

#4 Molly

#5 Coco

#6 Buddy

#7 Ruby

#8 Oscar

#9 Lucy

#10 Bailey

#11 Milo

#12 Daisy

#13 Archie

#14 Ollie

#15 Rosie

#16 Lola

#17 Frankie

#18 Toby

#19 Roxy

#20 Poppy

#21 Luna

#22 Jack

#23 Millie

#24 Teddy

#25 Harry

#26 Cooper

#27 Bear

#28 Rocky

#29 Alfie

#30 Hugo

#31 Bonnie

#32 Pepper

#33 Lily

#34 Tilly

#35 Leo

#36 Maggie

#37 George

#38 Mia

#39 Marley

#40 Harley

#41 Chloe

#42 Lulu

#43 Missy

#44 Jasper

#45 Billy

#46 Nala

#47 Monty

#48 Ziggy

#49 Winston

#50 Zeus

#51 Zoe

#52 Stella

#53 Sasha

#54 Rusty

#55 Gus

#56 Baxter

#57 Dexter

#58 Diesel

#59 Willow

#60 Barney

#61 Bruno

#62 Penny

#63 Honey

#64 Milly

#65 Murphy

#66 Simba

#67 Holly

#68 Benji

#69 Henry

#70 Lilly

#71 Pippa

#72 Shadow

#73 Sam

#74 Buster

#75 Lucky

#76 Ellie

#77 Duke

#78 Jessie

#79 Cookie

#80 Harvey

#81 Bruce

#82 Jax

#83 Rex

#84 Louie

#85 Bentley

#86 Jet

#87 Banjo

#88 Beau

#89 Ella

#90 Ralph

#91 Loki

#92 Lexi

#93 Chester

#94 Sophie

#95 Chilli

#96 Billie

#97 Louis

#98 Scout

#99 Charlie (female)

#100 Cleo

 

Source: madpaws.com.au/blog/top-dog-names/