After many years of caring for every kind of dog, Pet search has disclosed Australia’s 100 leading Pooch Names.
The list draws inspiration from surprising places like thirst-piquing drinks and names you would find in your Facebook friends lists. This article also outlines Australia’s most popular pooch breeds, which are just as diverse as they’re adorable.
Read on to find out if your dog’s breed or name appears on the list.
Top 10 Male Dog Names
- Charlie
- Buddy
- Max
- Archie
- Milo
- Oscar
- Ollie
- Alfie
- Teddy
- Leo
Top 10 Female Dog Names
- Bella
- Coco
- Luna
- Molly
- Ruby
- Daisy
- Frankie
- Lola
- Rosie
- Lucy
The name Bella claimed Australia’s most popular pooch name for the 6th year in a row. Save for Victoria state (where Charlie was the no.1 fido name), Bella claimed the top position in all states and territories.
Let’s Drink (Clink Clink)
Australian pooch owners have divulged a love of drink-inspired fido names. A quarter of the Top twenty pooch names got inspiration from drinks. Intriguingly, this pattern isn’t evident among the names in lower positions.
This implies that Australian pooch owners have a policy of “all or nothing” in matters relating to drinks and fido names. Condiments also made it to the list, with “Chilli” and “Pepper” taking the 108th and 29th positions respectively.
Pop Culture Flops
The pop culture-inspired names took a slump compared to previous top dog names lists. The pop-culture names were noticeably absent among the Top twenty fido names save for Luna (Harry Potter).
Nevertheless, pop culture still influences naming options in the Top a hundred. Loki (alias the Norse of God Mischief) moved 42 positions from the past years, claiming the 48th position. Maybe Norse myths are experiencing a resurgence, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe is responsible for this escalation.
Note: Simba and Nala also appear in the top 100 due to The Lion King’s live-action remake. They’ll likely stay popular in Australia for a while.
Basically Human
Australia has experienced a tidal wave of human names in regards to rising trends among pooch names. This pattern is associated with fidos’ growing roles in their owners’ lives.
With many millennials choosing animals over kids, pooches progressively evolve into their owners’ companions. Following this, pet owners are humanising their pooches now more than ever before.
For the same reason, classic pooch names are way less prevalent than anyone might expect. The normal suspects like “Fido” and “Rover” didn’t claim even one position in the Top 100 pooch names.
Top Pooch Breeds
Even though the Poodle-crosses appear to be all over, the ever-loving Labrador Retriever earned the top dog breeds ranking. While the Cavoodle claimed the 2nd position, it was more outdoorsy canines that experienced a popularity surge. This is a result of the country’s “micro dog wave” that responded to more compact living conditions for the commoner in Australia.
The popularity of more outdoor-oriented dog breeds can signify a shift towards a more active lifestyle for Australia’s average pooch owner. As a result, it’s essential to sign up your dog for an extensive pet insurance plan to protect them in case of an outdoor emergency.
- Labrador Retriever
- Cavoodle
- Border Collie
- English Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Poodle
- American Staffordshire Terrier
- Jack Russell Terrier
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- Golden Retriever
- Australian Kelpie
Top Pooch Names in Australia
Here is a list of Australia’s leading pooch names. If you were raised in Australia, you could be pardoned for thinking you’re going through your senior high yearbook.
Top 100 Pooch Names
- Bella
- Charlie
- Luna
- Coco
- Ruby
- Max
- Buddy
- Molly
- Archie
- Milo
- Daisy
- Frankie
- Lola
- Lucy
- Ollie
- Rosie
- Teddy
- Minnie
- Oscar
- Rocky
- Leo
- Bailey
- Nala
- Millie
- Alfie
- Poppy
- Bear
- Jasper
- Pepper
- Roxy
- Lily
- Mia
- Willow
- Ziggy
- Lulu
- Tilly
- Jack
- Bonnie
- Harry
- Hugo
- Cooper
- Maggie
- Marley
- Missy
- George
- Harley
- Simba
- Loki
- Toby
- Winnie
- Benji
- Billy
- Louie
- Zeus
- Lilly
- Penny
- Henry
- Shadow
- Monty
- Murphy
- Honey
- Chloe
- Cleo
- Cookie
- Lexi
- Gus
- Bruno
- Charlie
- Ellie
- Stella
- Winston
- Sasha
- Diesel
- Milly
- Dexter
- Rusty
- Koda
- Duke
- Zoe
- Bruce
- Billie
- Pippa
- Sam
- Harvey
- Baxter
- Scout
- Louis
- Evie
- Jessie
- Ralph
- Banjo
- Lucky
- Ella
- Dusty
- Arlo
- Barney
- Holly
- Rex
- Jax
- Oreo