The 8 Most Popular Dog Names

What are the most popular dog names?Have you ever yelled the name Max at the dog park and had several dogs come running to you?
According to Vetstreet, Max is the most common name for male dogs. From German Shepherds to Yorkshire Terriers, the name Max reigns supreme.

The most surprising finding was the number one pick for female dogs. What name do you think won that coveted spot?

Bella! Yes, the Twilight-inspired name was number one for each of the top 10 breeds, and it's a name that's grown increasingly popular with humans too, coming in at number 26 on the list for most popular baby names of 2011.

Check out what other pets names made the list!







ChihuahuaChihuahua
Of course, the Chihuahua list would be adorable! Peanut and Gizmo are just so cute!
Top Boy Name: Chico
Runner-Ups: Max, Peanut, Buddy and Gizmo
Top Girl Name: Bella
Runner-Ups: Chloe, Daisy, Princess and Coco













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Labrador RetrieverLabrador Retriever
Labs tend to have strong yet approachable names. The number one boy name is "Buddy," which sounds like it would belong to a kind animal. Other names such as Duke, Molly and Daisy seem more playful and complement a lab's friendly temperament.
Top Boy Name: Buddy
Runner-Ups: Max, Bear, Duke and Jake
Top Girl Name: Bella
Runner-Ups: Molly, Daisy, Lucy and Sadie








American Pit Bull TerrierAmerican Pit Bull Terrier
Blue may not be as masculine a name as Zeus or Rocky (the runner-ups), but it's appropriate. American Pit Bull Terriers tend to have a bluish tint to their fur.
Top Boy Name: Blue
Runner-Ups: Zeus, Diesel, Rocky and King
Top Girl Name: Bella
Runner-Ups: Diamond, Princess, Roxy and Daisy












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German ShepherdGerman Shepherd
German Shepherds are strong dogs often with equally strong names. It is a bit funny, though, that the name Max is popular with both Chihuahuas and German Shepherds!
Top Boy Name: Max
Runner-Ups: Bear, Duke, Rocky and Zeus
Top Girl Name: Bella
Runner-Ups: Sadie, Sasha, Daisy and Roxy














Yorkshire TerrierYorkshire Terrier
The Yorkshire Terrier is an adorable dog, so it's surprising that there weren't more cutesy names on the list.
Top Boy Name: Max
Runner-Ups: Bentley, Charlie, Teddy and Gizmo
Top Girl Name: Bella
Runner-Ups: Sophie, Chloe, Lucy and Zoey












Shih TzuShih Tzu
Their faces are just as precious as their top names!
Top Boy Name: Gizmo
Runner-Ups: Max, Bentley, Oreo and Charlie
Top Girl Name: Bella
Runner-Ups: Sophie, Chloe, Lucy and Coco














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BoxerBoxer
The boy Boxer names are - well - very boxer-ish. I'm referring, of course, to people who jump into the ring for a living. The girls' names are far more feminine.
Top Boy Name: Rocky
Runner-Ups: Tyson, Max, Duke and Diesel
Top Girl Name: Bella
Runner-Ups: Roxy, Daisy, Bailey and Lucy














DachshundDachshund
Oscar is the top name for dachshunds. Perhaps in tribute to Oscar Meyer's iconic hot dog shape? The other names are more generic.
Top Boy Name: Oscar
Runner-Ups: Charlie, Max, Buddy and Cooper
Top Girl Name: Bella
Runner-Ups: Daisy, Lucy, Molly and Sophie












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