Having analysed responses from across the country, Dogs Trust has published the most popular names of 2026.
Would your dog's name make the top ten?
The 10 most popular female dog names
This year's list saw the comeback of of traditional names, with Winnie and Mabel increasing in popularity for newly named dogs.
- Poppy
- Luna
- Bella
- Daisy
- Ruby
- Rosie
- Willow
- Molly
- Mabel
- Lola
The 10 most popular male dog names
The top ten stayed largely the same for male dogs, with Milo overtaking Teddy to earn top spot.
- Milo
- Teddy
- Buddy
- Alfie
- Charlie
- Max
- Bertie
- Monty
- Barney
- Bailey
Owners can also see how their dog's name sits on the wider list, by using the Dogs Trust online name search tool. This is based on 180,000 responses, and can be narrowed down by breed and size.
