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 has soared to record levels.
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 sitter and dog walker network www.rover.com have researched the most popular dog names in the UK.
Here are their top 10 female names for dogs in Britain.
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5. Daisy
Rounding out the top five top female dog names is another floral moniker - Daisy. This name comes from the Old English word daegeseage, literally meaning 'day's eye'. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
6. Ruby
A real gem of a name, Ruby takes sixth spot in our list. It comes from the Latin word for red - ruber - and means 'deep red precious stone'. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
7. Molly
Molly is the seventh most popular female dog name in the UK. It's a Hebrew name which has a number of meanings, including 'star of the sea'. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
8. Coco
Rounding out the UK's top 10 female dog names is Coco. In Spain it is an abbreviation of Socorro, meaning 'help'. Photo: Canva/Getty Images