The Top Dog Names For 2023

I love puppies. Is there really anything better than a new little dog? They run full speed until exhaustion, then collapse. But what about a name? There's a lot of choices when it comes to dog names.

It's not something you want to rush in to. This is going to be your best friend for quite awhile. So you want the name to match. Or do you want to have fun with it. Name your dog Superman so you can yell for him 'Superman where are you?" Or, name your dog "shark" and take him to the beach. I once had a friend who named his cat "Dog" and his dog 'Cat. He was an odd person. I have a six pound Yorkie (two pounds when I got her) and I wanted to name her something fun. Something with a Florida feel to it. Alas, I'm not in charge of such things. My girl decided that the dog's name is Daisy. And that's that.

So what's it going to be? A normal dog name, or something truly unique. Here's what I'll do. The American Kennel Club (AKC) has released its list of the most popular male and female dog names from 2022. Since we're at the beginning of 2023 I'm guessing things haven't changed much. Here's the top dog names from their list.

Luna means 'moon'.

Italian for 'beautiful'.

In Norse mythology, the daisy is known as the sacred flower for the goddess of love, beauty and fertility.

Derived from the Latin word meaning 'light'.

From the elegant willow tree.

Like the coin.

From the Hebrew word meaning 'princess'.

Derived from the Greek word meaning 'Pearl'.

From the Latin word Rosa, meaning 'Rose'. Also an AC/DC song.

Rubies have signified passion, protection, and wealth.  The ruby has become a symbol of love and commitment.

Literally means "to the greatest extent possible". Which explains a lot of puppies.

In Slavic languages, the root mil- means “dear” or “beloved.”

The name means "barrel maker." Yeah, I don't get it either.

From German origins meaning "free man."

Teddy, which has French origins, means "wealthy protector," "brave people," and "God's gift."

If your dog is rough and tumble, you should consider naming him Tucker.

A close friend.

Strong and brave.

Means rest or peace.

The lion.