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Good dog names have to fill a few requirements: they should be short and distinct, easy for a puppy to learn and recognize, sound good to the family and fit the dog. It's a name you'll be saying many times a day for a long time, so it needs to be one you really like.
Some names fit those requirements better than others. Below is a list of the top 20 dog names in Maricopa County, Arizona, along with their meaning and what breeds they're most commonly used for. How many of these have you met?
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Name |
Meaning |
Common Breeds |
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Buddy |
Friend |
Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds |
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Max |
The Greatest |
Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers |
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Molly |
Sea of Bitterness |
Labrador Retrievers, Shih Tzus, Golden Retrievers |
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Bailey |
Bailiff or Steward |
Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Beagles |
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Daisy |
Daisy flower |
Labrador Retrievers, Chihuahuas, German Shepherds |
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Maggie |
Pearl |
Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds |
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Sadie |
Princess |
Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers |
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Lucy |
Light |
Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds and Dachschunds |
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Jake |
Supplanter |
Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers |
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Shadow |
Shade from sun |
Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers |
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Rocky |
Lots of rocks |
Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, Boxers |
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Bella |
Beautiful |
Labrador Retrievers, Chihuahuas, German Shepherds |
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Lucky |
Fortunate |
Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, Chihuahuas |
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Princess |
Royal Daughter |
Chihuahuas, Labrador Retrievers, Shih Tzus |
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Bear |
Like a bear |
Labrador Retrievers, Chow Chows, German Shepherds |
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Ginger |
Reddish orange color |
Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds |
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Roxy |
Dawn |
Labrador Retrievers, Boxers, German Shepherds |
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Charlie |
Free man |
Labrador Retrievers, Shih Tzus, Golden Retrievers |
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Angel |
Messenger of God |
Labrador Retrievers, Chihuahuas, Golden Retrievers |
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Harley |
From the hare's wood |
Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers |
Some of the names make perfect sense - Chow Chows make their only appearance on the list for "Bear," and Golden Retrievers get named for their color ("Ginger"). And is it any surprise that the most popular name for man's best friend is "Buddy"? As for "Roxy"... I think Boxers get the name that means Dawn because that's when they wake you up to play.
Does your dog have one of these names? Or something else entirely? Join the conversation at the PawPosse.com Facebook page - share with us how you named your dog and other good dog names you like.
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Sources: AZCentral.com "Dog Registration in Maricopa County" and BabyNames.com
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