A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes over the last few years – according to Kennel Club figures dog ownership have soared to record levels and around one-in-three UK households now contains at least one pooch.
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.
If you’re struggling, pet insurance experts Budget Direct have researched the most popular dog names in countries around the world.
Here are 13 of the more unusual names that feature.
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9. Pereko
If you shout out Pereko at a favourite dog walking spot in Ghana you'll get plenty of canine attention. Photo: Canva/Getty
10. Lovely
The favourite female dog name in Albania also describes pretty much all dogs - Lovely. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
11. Brando
Not only is Brando the name of one of the all-time greats of cinema - it's also the most popular name for a male dog in Egypt. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
12. Draugas
In Lithuania the most popular male name with dog owners is Draugas. Photo: Canva/Getty Images