Popular Names for a Dog, Puppy 2012
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I tried to enter a new name for a dog and it wouldn't accept the name because I was told it was already on the list and it's not. The name which I tried to enter is Tiki, and I see the name "Tike" is on the list but NOT Tiki.0
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What's in a Dog Name?March 22, 2012 Boy Name #5 - A.J.A.J. has become a popular human name in its own right, though originally the initials probably stood for something. Perhaps perfect for the puppy that is an “awesome jumper”? Boy Name #4 - ByronByron is yet another human name, possibly coming from poet Lord Byron, famous for his wildness and debauchery. A terrific puppy name for any rambunctious pup. Boy Name #3 - MaxMax is Latin for “greatest” and a popular baby boy name as well, making it another popular human name for “great” boy puppies. Boy Name #2 - AztecPossibly named after the Aztec civilization, Aztec is not a common moniker for children, making it a unique puppy name (except for the fact that it made our list of popular boy puppy names). Boy Name #1 - AceAce is a human moniker commonly given to dogs. Two of the most famous Aces include dog actor, Ace the Wonder Dog, and Batman’s loyal pooch, Ace the Bat-Hound. Girl Name #5 - DaisyA daisy is a flower, and a name commonly given to baby girls throughout the 20th century. Daisy’s popularity briefly declined, but is now rising again. Girl Name #4 - ButtonsA long-standing favorite for dog names, Buttons may come from the phrase “cute as a button.” Girl Name #3 - ZoeyMeaning “life” in Greek, who wouldn’t want to name their puppy Zoey? For baby girls, the name has risen in popularity from 409th in 2000 to 47th in 2010. Girl Name #2 - AbbyShort for Abigail; consistently one of the more popular girl’s names given to babies. Girl Name #1 - BellaBella is French for “very pretty.” Though these days, girl puppies (and babies) named Bella are likely named after the main character from the very popular Twilight series of books and movies. Are We Missing Any?Can't find your dog's name on the list? Add female names and male names to our Puppy Center. And please don't forget let us know what your dog's name means to you.
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