The Most Popular Dog Name in Your State Is Probably Not What You'd Guess
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Picking a dog name for your pet can be just as difficult as deciding on what breed will work best for your family. You want a name that's unique, but also one that fits your new pet's personality—and you don't want something too clever, because your pup will have this moniker for life.
While names like Luna, Max, Charlie, and Bella have topped the overall list of popular dog names in the country, according to Rover.com, there are some even more unique names that are trendy regional hits. And when it comes to the most popular trending name in each state, there's little overlap: Only Alaska and Ohio share a winner, and that's because calling your dog Tater Tot is an adorable choice. Illinois is big on naming its pooches after a popular beverage, while the states of Maine, Nevada, and North Carolina all love vintage-feeling options. And Rhode Island must have some super-smart dogs!
Without further ado, here are the top trending names by state, according to Rover.com.
1. Alabama
Rip
2. Alaska
Tater Tot
3. Arizona
Mikka
4. Arkansas
Mollie
5. California
Kiana
6. Colorado
Nixon
7. Connecticut
Howie
8. Delaware
Dobby
9. Florida
Mia
10. Georgia
Bella Rose
11. Hawaii
Luca
12. Idaho
Peach
13. Illinois
Matcha
14. Indiana
Iggy
15. Iowa
Dodger
16. Kansas
Cheyenne
17. Kentucky
Lana
18. Louisiana
Bennie
19. Maine
Penelope
20. Maryland
Gambit
21. Massachusetts
Beckett
22. Michigan
Rooney
23. Minnesota
Buxton
24. Mississippi
Finley
25. Missouri
Franky
26. Montana
Cocoa
27. Nebraska
Levi
28. Nevada
Gwen
29. New Hampshire
Rio
30. New Jersey
Shay
31. New Mexico
Petey
32. New York
Raleigh
33. North Carolina
Nancy
34. North Dakota
Kai
35. Ohio
Tater Tot
36. Oklahoma
Hendrix
37. Oregon
Margot
38. Pennsylvania
Lili
39. Rhode Island
Einstein
40. South Carolina
Cedar
41. South Dakota
Arlo
42. Tennessee
Kora
43. Texas
Teddybear
44. Utah
Faith
45. Vermont
Ella
46. Virginia
Rajah
47. Washington
Ein
48. West Virginia
Benji
49. Wisconsin
Murray
50. Wyoming
Captain
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