Florida: Our Most Popular Dog Name Is The Same As 36 Other States

Dogs, in most cases, are not just pets. They are a part of the family, therefore, a lot goes into selecting the proper name. Earlier this week, U.S. News and World Report released the most popular dog names in every state, and in Florida, the name is also the winner in 36 other states.

“We analyzed dog names from Alaska to Florida and every state in-between to uncover Americans’ favorite pup names,” Scott Nyerges, U.S. News’ 360 Reviews senior editor said, in a quote released in the report. In total, over 800,000 data points were reviewed and analyzed to determine this information.

Here is what you need to know about Florida's selection. Of East Coast states, only Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont do not agree with Florida. However, every other state on East Coast does. Iowa, who has "Lucy" as their most popular dog name, is the state closest to Florida that selected a different dog name.

"Americans in 2023 are big fans of name references from books in modern pop culture and ancient mythology,” Nyerges continued. Twilight and the Nickelodeon show Bella and The Bulldogs are two examples of infamous Bella fictional characters in the mainstream. Actress Bella Thorne is from Florida

In addition to the Sunshine State, "Bella" also rules the southeast and the southwest (minus California). It's a name that can be short for "Isabella" or stand completely on its own. According to Baby Names, "The name Bella is primarily a female name of Italian origin that means Beautiful."

The most common name referencing food is "Oreo." Three of the five states that love the name "Luna" were based in New England. Hawaii had the most unique name, with "Boo" being the most popular across the islands. Montana also had "Luna" as its top choice, but it tied with "Molly," so this was the only state where two names were crowned. Names that made a single appearance include "Lucy" and "Cooper."

Christmas is a special time of year, filled with fun, friends and family. The holidays are also a great time to travel. Also, if you're really in the festive spirit, why not travel to see one of the most iconic Christmas trees in America? Here are some of the most iconic Christmas trees that always draw a crowd, and for good reason. They're simply spectacular. Oh, and one Florida tree is on this list, because it's really that awesome.

Before we get into some of the smaller, yet still fantastic, Christmas trees across America, let's look at the big two. The White House Christmas Tree, Washington, D.C. is really the quintessential Christmas tree for America. The White House Christmas Tree is simply iconic. It's a representation of the holidays in the U.S. Each year, the White House staff displays the tree in the Blue Room. Lots of decorating goes into it, too. What's more, as for this year's tree, a press release explains, "Christmas tree growers Amber Scott and Alex Church, Cline Church Nursery, Fleetwood, NC waited for the arrival of special guests from our nation's capital who were sent to select the 2023 White House Christmas tree."

Also, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in New York City is iconic. Next to the White House Christmas Tree, the Rockefeller Center in New York City is the next most iconic Christmas tree in America. Each year, the selected tree towers over New York City, placed right in the Rockefeller Center. Furthermore, it's definitely one of the most iconic Christmas trees in America.

So, what are some of the other most iconic Christmas trees in America? Read on for the list. What's your favorite holiday display and Christmas tree? Reach out to us on social media with your picks for all things Christmas. Happy holidays.

Boston is a major city, and it needs some major holiday spirit in December. Also, the Christmas tree at the Faneuil Hall Marketplace is simply dazzling. While you're there, shop, eat and enjoy other activities. Find more information via this link.

https://faneuilhallmarketplace.com/

If you're looking for a beautiful, old-fashioned Christmas tree, look no further than Perkasie Borough, Pennsylvania. What's more, the spot says they host America's oldest community tree lighting ceremony, and it draws a huge crowd every year. For more information, go here.

https://perkasieborough.org

The Atlanta airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. After all, it's a Delta hub. Each holiday season, travelers come through this airport, so they also deck it out with a great, festive Christmas tree.

The Christmas season in Detroit always starts with the Detroit Tree Lighting at Campus Martius Park, presented by Downtown Detroit Partnership and DTE Energy Foundation. The ceremony always takes place the Friday before thanksgiving. Find more information here.

The 100 foot Christmas Tree on Delray Beach is always exciting. Moreover, Santa helps light the tree every season. What's more, it's been going on for 30 years. Find more information here.