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Pet ownership comes with endless responsibilities and commitment lasting years, and the first choice often begins with a name. Deciding on a name for your pet is crucial, as it becomes the starting ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Naming a pet is a venerated family tradition. In case ...

Move over, Fido! According to the stats, it hasn't ranked among the top 10 dog names in years. The American Kennel Club crunched the numbers, and coming in at number one is Luna for female dogs and ...

Just like baby names, dog names ebb and flow in popularity each year depending on pop culture, traditions and more. One year, you may run into dozens of dogs named Ollie at the dog park, just for lots ...

The American Kennel Club released its annual list of most popular dog names, and Max and Luna have beaten other contestants to claim the top spot. The not-for-profit organization, which touts itself ...

Truth: Americans love their pets—and dogs most of all, per a recent survey from the American Pet Products Association (APPA), which tallied 68 million canines in U.S. homes in 2025. We happily spend ...

Picking the perfect name for your new dog is a big decision—one that reflects personality, family culture, and sometimes even the latest pop culture craze. After all, it’s a name you’ll be calling out ...

America’s most-popular dog names for 2025 have been revealed. Many believe a pup’s name can tell you a lot about their owner. Stephen Zawistowski, an animal behaviorist with the ASPCA, is a firm ...

Happy Valentine’s Day! If you’re a fan of this love-filled day and also happen to be thinking about becoming a pet parent to a cute pup, you might be thinking of dog names you can use. After all, if ...