I adopted my dog, Louie, a few years ago. While some people opt to change the name of their adopted pet, I decided to keep mine. Louie’s name kind of fit him. He is a sweet, affectionate, and loyal dog that brings me immense joy daily. Plus, it is a really fun name to say. I don’t think there is a better name for him but I do sometimes wonder about what I would have called him if I had decided to change his name when he first joined my pack. Some of the names that have crossed my mind are Max, Thor, and Marty. I will save these for my next dog.

The names we give our pets say a lot about us. Their names reflect our personalities, interests, passions, current events, and popular culture among others. Rover.com - an online marketplace for pet care - compiled a list of the 100 most popular male and female dog names based on information in its database. Let’s explore which names top the list. We bet you know a few dogs with names in the top 10.

Superheroes, trees, and Pokémon

We know what you are asking. What do superheroes, trees, Pokémon have in common? The answer is simple. They inspired many dog owners to name their pets after them. According to Rover.com, the most popular dog names in 2021 inspired by DC and Marvel characters are Loki, Pepper, Thor, Storm, and Quinn. While the top three tree-inspired names are Willow, Maple, and Cedar. There is no doubt that Pokémon is popular in Canada as many of the top trending names are inspired by Pokémon characters. In fact, 17 of the top 20 trending names in Canada can be traced back to the Pokémon franchise.

If you are looking to adopt or purchase a new dog and searching for the perfect name for it, check out the full list Rover has compiled. You will surely find some inspiration.