These are the 10 most popular puppy names for adorable dogs in the UK
Many of us made the decision to welcome new puppies into our homes last year – according to Kennel Club figures, dog ownership has soared by nearly eight percent – and demand for four-legged friends after the lock remains high.
There is a huge selection of 221 different purebred dog breeds to choose from, as well as plenty of crossbreeds, so there is a lot of thought to be done before selecting the latest addition to your family.
But even when you have chosen a type of dog, there is still the delicate task of choosing a name.
If you’re having trouble, the www.rover.com Animal Sitter and Dog Walkers Network has researched the most popular dog names in the UK.
Here are their 10 best female dog names in Britain.
Meaning “beautiful” in many languages ââ- including Italian, Spanish, Greek, Portuguese and Latin – Bella is the UK’s most popular dog name.
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Luna was a moon goddess in Roman mythology and is the second most popular female dog name in the UK.
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Poppy wins bronze medal for female dog names in UK. It is perhaps not surprising that the name means “red flower” in Latin.
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The fourth most popular female dog name in Britain is Lola. Many owners may not realize that he has a less than happy derivation, being an abbreviated version of Dolores, meaning ‘heartbreak’.
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