A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes in the last couple of years – according to Kennel Club figures dog ownership soared during lockdown and post-pandemic demand for four-legged friends remains high.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.
Even when you’ve settled on a type of dog, there’s still the tricky task of choosing a name.
There are plenty of lovely monikers popular with dog owners, from Luna and Bella to Teddy and Buddy.
But if you really want to stand out there are plenty of more unusual funny (and often punny) dog names that have been dreamed up.
Here are 13 of our favourites.
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1. Indiana Bones
Are you a fan of Harrison Ford's daredevil archaeologist? Don't be surpised if your dog starts to 'excavate' your lawn if you choose the name Indiana Bones. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
2. Droolius Caesar
A great name for a slobbery and loving Saint Bernard, Bloodhound or Bulldog is Droolius Caesar. Beware the bites of March! Photo: Canva/Getty Images
3. The Notorious B.I.G.
Pay tribute to hiphop legend Biggie Smalls by christening your pup The Notorious B.I.G. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
4. Bark Twain
Bookworm dog owners can make sure everybody knows about their love of the literary by opting for the puppy name Bark Twain. Photo: Canva/Getty Images