2022 is already coming to a close – how did that happen so fast? Because December is a month for reminiscing about the year that has been, let’s look at the 10 most popular dog names in Australia in 2022. Did your dog’s name make the cut?
Most Popular Dog Names in 2022
Australia’s most popular dog names
Charlie remains the all-time favourite dog’s name in Australia, so don’t be surprised if more than one dog comes running towards you at the dog park if your pooch shares this name. Coco has gained popularity over the past year while Bella, Ruby and Max have lost a bit of ground. Newcomers in the top 10 list are Luna, Molly, Daisy and Frankie, while Buddy sits comfortably as the eighth most popular dog name in Australia.
Prediction for 2023
Throughout the new year, we expect to see most of these top 10 dog names reappear. We might even see a cross-over from the most popular baby names, like Ollie (Oliver), Leo and Lily. Name trends are also influenced by pop culture, with dog owners often looking to Netflix or movie releases for name inspiration. Who knows, Mario and Luigi might just even make the cut!
Don’t forget to check out the top 10 most popular breeds in Australia in 2022.
Source: HCF Pet Insurance 2022