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 ...

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Naming a family dog is the ultimate group project, one that kids and adults take pretty seriously. Working together, each person tosses out their favs, whether silly (Goober?) or sweet (Clover!). This ...

From Elphie and Oswald to Caesar and Mufasa, pet owners are increasingly turning to entertainment, food and sports for inspiration when naming their canine companions. In 2025, wizard-themed musical ...

The American Kennel Club released its annual list of the most popular dog names, which continues the canines registered with the organization Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been ...

Move over, Fido! According to the stats, it hasn't ranked among the top 10 dog names in years. The American Kennel Club crunched the numbers, and coming in at number one is Luna for female dogs and ...

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 ...

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From the streets of Huntsville to the trails of DeSoto State Park, you might see all kinds of dogs, but the odds are, you're hearing the same few names called out again and again. According to a ...