A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes since the start of the pandemic â according to Kennel Club figures dog ownership soared by nearly eight percent â and post-lockdown demand for four-legged friends remains quite high.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so thereâs plenty of thinking to do before you select your familyâs latest addition.
But even when youâve settled on a type of dog, thereâs still the tricky task of choosing a name.
If youâre 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 male names for dogs in Britain.
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1. Male dog names
Looking for inspiration to name your new puppy? Here are the UK's most popular male dog names.
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2. Charlie
Charlie is the second most popular male puppy name in Britain. A shortened form of Charles, it means 'free man'.
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3. Milo
The bronze medal for most popular British dog names goes to Milo. It comes from Slavic languages and means 'dear' or 'beloved'.
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4. Max
Max takes fourth place in the UK's top male dog names. It's a shortened version of Maximilian, meaning 'greatest'.
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