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 ...

Adopted a puppy? Check out this list of cute boy dog names! Classics, plus names inspired by TV, movies, and more cute ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Inducting a new pet into the family is such an exciting moment! But what makes your furry friend an ...

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 word "Bella" means "beautiful" in Italian and Spanish. Bella is now the most popular dog name in Kansas, said a study conducted this year by U.S. News & World Report, which had also done a study ...

Approximately 68 million U.S. households have a dog, according to the 2025 American Pet Product Association's National Pet Owners Survey. The name pet owners in the U.S. are most likely to bestow upon ...

As for the most popular dog names in the United States, Bela and Max have reigned supreme for two decades, but this year Luna and Charlie have soared to the top. Approximately 60 million households in ...

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 ...