A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes during the pandemic – according to Kennel Club figures dog ownership soared and post-lockdown demand for four-legged friends remains high. 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. Help is at hand from Rover.com, the world’s largest network of five-star pet sitters and dog walkers, who recently launched their annual pet names report.
They have totted up the figures which reveal the most popular boy dog names in Scotland this year. Here are their top 10 names for male dogs.
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Wondering what to call your new puppy? Let the dog owners of Scotland provide you with inspiration. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
1. Bear
Perhaps surprisingly, Bear is Scotland's top male puppy name of 2021. Coming from the animal of the same name, it's become increasingly popular with celebrities in recent years - with chef Jamie Oliver, actress Alicia Silverstone and British star Kate Winslet all calling their children Bear. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
2. Charlie
The second most popular boy puppy name in Scotland in 2021 is Charlie. It's a name of English origin meaning 'free man'. Charlie Dog is also an animated character in the Warner Brothers Looney Tunes cartoons. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
3. Moose
Another unusual animal-centric name takes third spot - Moose. Its popularity is perhaps explained by it being the name of the famous Jack Russell who played Eddie Crane on the popular American television sitcom Frasier. Maybe lots of new dog owners were binge watching it over lockdown. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
4. Basil
Completing the top five most popular boy Scottish dog names of the last year is Basil. It's an Arabic name meaning 'royal'. Photo: Canva/Getty Images