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The Most Popular Dog Names Of 2017

Powerful women, "Stranger Things" and '90s nostalgia all inspired this year's top dog names. See if your pooch's name made the list.

If you have a dog named Khaleesi, you're not alone. A recent study from pet-sitting and dog-walking network Rover.com found that people have been getting dog name ideas from just about everywhere this year — and the beloved "Game of Thrones" character is no exception.

A few big name trends emerged from the hundreds of thousands of dogs surveyed in 2017. The term "fur baby" has clearly gone to a whole new level this year, as 44 percent of dogs were given human names like Max, Molly and Sophie. Other dog owners went in the complete opposite direction, choosing decidedly doggish names like Woofer and Floof.

While "Game of Thrones" dog names increased by 12 percent this year, it's not the only show dog owners seem to love. "Stranger Things" dog names are also on the rise, with characters Barb and Eleven leading the pack.

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Feminism, the Merriam-Webster word of the year, has definitely carried over into the canine world. Strong women — both real and fictional —like Oprah, Katniss, and Madonna were big this year, and "Wonder Woman" themed names were up by 45 percent.

Another dog name trend of 2017? The '90s. Lots of owners gave their dogs nostalgic names like Buffy and Nirvana. Plenty have even named their dogs after their favorite Spice Girl (Ginger Spice is the most popular on that front).

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Check the list below to see the most popular male and female dog names of 2017, and find out if your pup's name is on-trend or totally unique:


Top Male Dog Names

  1. Max
  2. Charlie
  3. Cooper
  4. Buddy
  5. Jack
  6. Rocky
  7. Oliver
  8. Bear
  9. Duke
  10. Tucker

Top Female Dog Names

  1. Bella
  2. Lucy
  3. Daisy
  4. Luna
  5. Lola
  6. Sadie
  7. Molly
  8. Maggie
  9. Bailey
  10. Sophie

See the full list of 2017's Most Popular Dog Names here.



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