Sunday, September 30, 2007

What's in a Name? A Dog's Name, That is!


Shiloh, the dog at the center of the story in our October book selection, is named after the West Virginia town of Shiloh. But "Shiloh" wouldn't even make the top-50 list of most popular names for dogs. The #1 most popular name for a male dog in the U.S. is . . . MAX! The #1 most popular name for a female dog is . . . MAGGIE!

Here's the top 10 most popular dog names for male and female dogs.
Top-10 Male Dog Names: 1. Max 2. Jake 3. Buddy 4. Bailey 5. Sam 6. Rocky 7. Buster 8. Casey 9. Cody 10. Duke

Top-10 Female Dog Names: 1. Maggie 2. Molly 3. Lady 4. Sadie 5. Lucy 6. Daisy 7. Ginger 8. Abby 9. Sasha 10. Sandy

What's your favorite dog's name? If you have a dog, what is its name? Post a comment and tell us!