According to Lavelle there are some “really fun dog name trends” going on this year; for example, food-inspired names are ...

Move over, Fido! According to the stats, it hasn't ranked among the top 10 dog names in years. The American Kennel Club ...

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 ...

Jiffy: In a very short time, quick. It’s also the name of a popular brand of peanut butter, which dogs love! Valkryie: Flying ...

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 ...

The results are in! Here are the top dog names for 2025. Naming a family dog is the ultimate group project, one that kids and adults take pretty seriously. Working together, each person tosses out ...

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 ...

A dog named Ron Weasley? How about a cat named after Xaden from "Fourth Wing"? Here are the top trending pet names for booklovers this year.

Ireland is a country with a rich culture and a long and storied history dating back thousands of years. While the Irish people have endured much over the years, their culture remains influential ...