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The most dog names of 2023 were ‘Luna’ and ‘Max.’
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The most dog names of 2023 were ‘Luna’ and ‘Max.’

By Metro Creative

The American Kennel Club reports that the most popular dog names of 2023 were “Luna” for girl dogs and “Max” for boy dogs. Luna beat out “Bella” for the top spot while Max bested “Charlie.”

In a nod to the popularity of football and the personal life of the world’s most recognizable pop star, “Kelce” was the top trending dog name of 2023 according to data compiled by the online pet ownership marketplace Rover. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was already wildly popular among Chiefs fans, but he rose to even greater prominence when he began dating pop star Taylor Swift during the 2023 National Football League season.

Rover reports that trending names for felines included “Norbert,” “Soju” and “Snoop.

— Metro Creative

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