by Metropol | August 20, 2025 8:30 am
Just like clothes and interiors, names go in and out of fashion, and right now, Charlie is the new black when it comes to names for dogs in Christchurch.
Over the past year, there were 470 registered Charlies in the city, with Bella and Poppy not far behind on 451 and 440 respectively, and Luna rounding out the top four with 411.
In the chase for the top 10 were Ruby (369), Max (361), Molly (353), Daisy (327), Archie (292) and Frankie (286).
Meanwhile, nature was a popular theme with Pearl (51), Misty (48), Winter (23), Snowy (24), Summer (29) and River (38) popping up on the list.
Old-fashioned is also in fashion if Walter (44), Arthur (41), Wilbur (29), Dudley (29), Bertie (33), Fred (40) and Albie (39) are anything to go by.
Christchurch residents registered about 40,000 dogs in 2024/25, which is slightly more than 2023/24.
Celebrity pet names
If you’re still wracking your brain trying to come up with a great name for your pup, here is what a few celebrities have named their best furry friend:
• Adele – Louie
• Justin Bieber – Sammy
• Victoria Beckham – Scarlet
• Barack Obama – Bo and Sunny
• Kate Middleton and Prince William – Lupo
• Ariana Grande – Coco Chanel
• Miley Cyrus – Mary Jane
• Adam Sandler – Matzo Ball
• Hugh Jackman – Mocha
Source URL: https://metropol.co.nz/10-most-popular-pooch-names/
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