For a fur parent, no joy compares to bringing a new pup home for the first time. But then it crosses your mind—you still don’t have a name for him! With the hundreds, maybe even thousands of options, how can you possibly choose the one that suits your new dog best?

Before scanning through a 100-name list, start with these ten classics which you simply can’t go wrong with.

1. Buddy
   We’ve seen dogs named “Buddy” from anywhere—movies, books, and even our own neighbor. Nothing could be a more fitting name for man’s best friend, though.

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2. Max
   Countless pets are named “Max” simply because it is a classic name that never goes old. It is a short three-letter name that makes calling for your pet much easier.

3. Charlie
   Naming pets after human nicknames is an age-old trend in the dog industry. Charlie is among the cutest and most fitting names to choose for your dog.

4. Jack
   Many pet owners prefer one-syllable dog names because they are easy to speak out. Having pet accessories customized with the 4-letter name “Jack” can be cheaper too.

5. Cooper
   “Cooper” is another popular dog name inspired by human names. Most Coopers are Dachshunds, Golden Retrievers, and Labs.

6. Ginger
   Next to naming pets from human names, the food category offers a wide selection of great dog names too. “Ginger” is perfect for dogs with reddish-brown fur.

7. Cookie
   “Cookie” is another entry from the “dog names derived from food”. It is perfect for sweet and cuddly pets.

8. Apollo
   Names from ancient mythology such as “Apollo” are also among the top choices for dog names among pet owners.

9. Lucy
   For female dogs, classic names such as “Lucy” inspired by human nicknames again, are a popular choice.

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10. Coco
    “Coco” is just the syllable “co” repeated twice. Many pet owners love this name because of how easy it is to call out to their pets.

Picking a name for your pet is one of the most enjoyable things to do when getting a new pet plus you only get to do it once. So, don’t stress and take as much time as you need to select the best name for your dog. Hopefully, our list helped you get started.

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