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Top 10 most popular dog names that dominated all of 2025

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Pets at Home has discovered the most popular dog names of 2025, basing its results on eight million pet owners across the UK; those who have signed up to its Pets Club members will have been included in the newfound research.

Whether you're OK with a common name for your pet pooch, or believe yours to be ever-so-original that it can't possibly be replicated, Pets at Home has unveiled the top 10 most recurrent dog names of 2025. And, for those who plan to get a puppy this year, perhaps this list can be used as inspiration on what (or what not) to call your dog.

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10. Willow

The name willow is associated with grace and freedom - no wonder it's a popular name.

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9. Buddy

An endearing term for a friend, a dog truly can be a buddy, so why not name them accordingly?

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8. Coco

The Disney film Coco might be the reasoning behind this name trending in 2025.

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7. Daisy

The name Daisy symbolises innocence and purity, even if your pooch may not be.

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6. Lola

This is the more popular shortened version of the name Dolores.

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5. Poppy

The name of Latin origin means red flower, which might be popular if you have a dog of reddish colouring.

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4. Milo

A name meaning soldier, it could be the best name if you want your pup to grow up as a protector.

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3. Teddy

Teddy means God's gift - and your pooch might really be just that.

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2. Bella

Bella is the Italian word for beautiful - and who doesn't agree that certain puppies are beautiful?

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1. Luna

Harry Potter fans are in abundance, which might explain why many pups are called after Luna Lovegood from the magical movies.