Headsets on people. It’s time to take another guided tour through the AA Pet Insurance Name Hall of Fame for dogs. Travel down the halls to discover the celestial inspired names and Italian gems that made it into the top ten. Plus, we pause for a moment to take a little dive into the origins behind the names.
#10 Milo
This name has roots in multiple cultures. In Old German and Slavic traditions, it is associated with meanings such as "gracious" and "dear," or in ancient Greek, the name Milos relates to the word "milo," meaning "apple." Which could be thought of as the 'apple of one’s eye.'
#9 Poppy
Poppy has its roots (both literally and figuratively) in nature, with its name taken directly from the Poppy flower, which traditionally represents remembrance. This simple, yet cheerful name has seen a consistent rise in popularity over the recent years.
#8 Charlie
Charlie is originally an English diminutive form of the name Charles, which means "free man”. Seems like a great way to put a little spin on a classic English name.
#7 Molly
This friendly and rather easy to call name is of Irish origin and is traditionally a diminutive of Mary.
#6 Buddy
We love the name Buddy, and so do you! Coming in at number 5, is this delightful term of endearment. This charming and friendly name nods to dogs being ‘man's best friend’.
#5 Teddy
Perhaps inspired by their resemblance to the stuffed variety, Teddy is a new entry onto the list this year. The name is a diminutive of the names Theodore and Edward - Theodore is of Greek origin and means "gift of God". Edward has Anglo-Saxon roots and can be translated to "wealthy guardian".
#4 Coco
A stalwart of our Name Hall of Fame, with solid placements over the last three years. Coco is an elegant and sophisticated name, becoming universally recognised through the influential fashion icon, Coco Chanel.
#3 Daisy
Our Name Hall of Fame is packed with flower power, and scooping third place is the delightful Daisy. Derived directly from the flower, which symbolises purity, innocence, and true love.
#2 Bella
Life is beautiful when there are Bellas around! Scooping second place is this very popular name that translates to ‘beautiful’ in Italian.
#1 Luna
Here we are, taking out the top gong is the lovely Luna. The name Luna finds its roots in Latin, where it can be directly translated to the "moon." Turning to ancient Roman mythology, Luna was the goddess who personified the moon, and illustrations often depict her driving a chariot across the night sky.