A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes during the pandemic – according to Kennel Club figures dog ownership soared and post-lockdown 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.
But even when you’ve settled on a type of dog, there’s still the tricky task of choosing a name. Help is at hand from Rover.com, the world’s largest network of five-star pet sitters and dog walkers, who recently launched their annual pet names report.
They have totted up the figures which reveal the most popular boy dog names in Scotland this year. Here are their top 10 names for male dogs.
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5. Alfie
Alfie is the more traditional name that was fourth most popular with the male dog owners of Scotland in 2021. It's a shortened version of the Old English name Alfred, meaning 'wise'. Alfie was also the name of the Dingle family's dog in Emmerdale. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
6. Buddy
Buddly is the amicable puppy name that appears sixth in our male puppy name list. It simply means 'friend', and was famously the name of President Bill Clinton's beloved Labrador. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
7. Dante
Dante is another of the more unusual names on our list, appearing in eighth place. The name is of Latin origin, meaning 'an enduring man'. It's a fair bet that its popularity is due to it being the name of a dog in Coco, Disney's massively successful animated film of 2017. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
8. Buster
Buster is the name of the Dachshund character in Pixar's Toy Story films and has also proved popular with Scotland's new dog owners this year - appearing in seventh spot. It's an American name that means 'tough guy'. Photo: Canva/Getty Images