The Most Popular Dog Names for 2026

The top names for dogs trending this year, plus state, breed, and pop culture favorites.

By Chewy Editors

Updated

Jan. 7, 2026

A new dog looking into the camera, awaiting their new dog name.

Photo by Chewy

Choosing the perfect name for your new pup is one of the first—and most fun—decisions you’ll make as a pet parent. Whether you’re inspired by pop culture, looking for something timeless, or want a name that reflects your dog’s unique personality, the trends of 2026 offer something for everyone.

We analyzed thousands of Chewy pet profiles to uncover the most popular dog names of the year, plus the trendiest rising stars, regional favorites, and names tailored to specific breeds. From top picks like Luna and Max to newcomers like Brisket and Andarna, here’s what pet parents are loving right now.

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Key Takeaways

Luna tops the list as the most popular dog name of 2026, followed closely by Bella and Daisy.
Food, fantasy, and vintage-inspired names are growing in popularity.
Bella is the top dog name in almost every U.S. state, except Massachusetts (Joey) and Washington, D.C. (Luna).
Breed matters—popular names vary significantly depending on the dog’s breed.

Top 10 Most Popular Dog Names of 2026

Looking for a tried-and-true favorite? These are the dog names Chewy pet parents chose most for 2026:

Luna
Bella
Daisy
Charlie
Lucy
Max
Cooper
Milo
Bailey
Buddy

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Trendiest Dog Names of 2026

If you’re looking for something more modern, here are the names that had the biggest surge in popularity this year:

Andarna
Rosie
Remi
Gus
Jasper
Honey
Poppi
Nox
Brisket
Bandit

Top Dog Names by State

If your dog is named Bella, they’re in good company. Bella is the No. 1 name in almost every state in the U.S., according to our database. The only outliers:

Massachusetts, where the most popular dog name is Joey
Washington, D.C., where the most popular dog name is Luna

Top Dog Names by Breed

Breed can influence a dog’s name choice more than you might think. Here’s a sample of Chewy customers’ most popular names by dog breed:


Breed	Top Name
Airedale Terrier	Lucy
Akita	Kuma
Alaskan Malamute	Koda
American Bulldog	Bella
American Eskimo Dog	Bella
American Foxhound	Daisy
American Pit Bull Terrier	Bella
American Staffordshire Terrier	Bella
Anatolian Shepherd	Bella
Australian Cattle Dog	Luna
Australian Kelpie	Luna
Australian Shepherd	Luna
Basenji	Bella
Basset Hound	Daisy
Beagle	Daisy
Beauceron	Bella
Bedlington Terrier	Lucy
Belgian Malinois	Luna
Belgian Sheepdog	Luna
Bernese Mountain Dog	Bear
Bichon Frise	Bella
Biewer Terrier	Bella
Boerboel	Nala
Bolognese	Bella
Border Collie	Luna
Border Terrier	Charlie
Borzoi	Misha
Boston Terrier	Bella
Bouvier des Flandres	Bear
Boxer	Bella
Boykin Spaniel	Sadie
Brittany	Cooper
Brussels Griffon	Bella
Bulldog	Bella
Bullmastiff	Bella
Bull Terrier	Bella
Cairn Terrier	Max
Cane Corso	Luna
Catahoula Leopard Dog	Luna
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Charlie
Cavapoo	Teddy
Chesapeake Bay Retriever	Bear
Chihuahua	Bella
Chinese Crested	Bella
Chinese Shar-Pei	Bella
Chiweenie	Bella
Chow Chow	Bear
Cocker Spaniel	Bella
Cockapoo	Charlie
Collie	Bella
Coton de Tulear	Bella
Dachshund	Bella
Dalmatian	Pongo
Doberman Pinscher	Zeus
Dogo Argentino	Luna
Dutch Shepherd	Luna
Flat-Coated Retriever	Bear
French Bulldog	Luna
German Shepherd	Luna
German Shorthaired Pointer	Gunner
Goldendoodle	Charlie
Golden Retriever	Joey
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog	Moose
Great Dane	Luna
Great Pyrenees	Luna
Greyhound	Luna
Havanese	Bella
Irish Setter	Murphy
Irish Wolfhound	Murphy
Italian Greyhound	Bella
Jack Russell Terrier	Jack
Keeshond	Bear
Labradoodle	Charlie
Labrador Retriever	Bella
Lagotto Romagnolo	Enzo
Leonberger	Bear
Lhasa Apso	Bella
Maltese	Bella
Maltipoo	Bella
Mastiff	Bella
Miniature American Shepherd	Milo
Miniature Pinscher	Bella
Miniature Poodle	Teddy
Miniature Schnauzer	Bella
Morkie	Bella
Newfoundland	Bear
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	Cooper
Old English Sheepdog	Winston
Papillon	Bella
Pekingese	Gizmo
Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Winston
Plott Hound	Bella
Pomeranian	Bella
Pomsky	Luna
Poodle	Bella
Portuguese Water Dog	Luna
Pug	Bella
Rat Terrier	Bella
Rhodesian Ridgeback	Nala
Rottweiler	Bella
Saint Bernard	Bella
Samoyed	Luna
Scottish Terrier	Angus
Shetland Sheepdog	Bella
Shiba Inu	Yoshi
Shih Tzu	Bella
Siberian Husky	Luna
Staffordshire Bull Terrier	Bella
Tibetan Mastiff	Bear
Toy Poodle	Bella
Vizsla	Penny
Weimaraner	Luna
West Highland White Terrier	Bella
Whippet	Luna
Xoloitzcuintli	Dante
Yorkshire Terrier	Bella

Top Dog Name Trends

Dog names often reflect what’s happening in the world around us—from pop culture to food trends. Here’s a look at the biggest naming themes pet parents embraced in 2026.