Here’s a list of the top dog names by country in key EU nations, based on pet registries, insurance data (e.g., Agria, DKB), and surveys (Statista, Kennel Clubs):
Germany (2023, Tasso Pet Registry)
Male:
1. Balu (from The Jungle Book)
2. Max
3. Lucky
4. Rocky
5. Charlie
Female:
1. Luna
2. Bella
3. Nala
4. Emma
5. Lilly
Trend: Disney-inspired names dominate.
France (Fédération Cynologique 2024)
Male:
1. Max
2. Rex
3. Jack
4. Rocky (spelled with a “y”)
5. Milo
Female:
1. Bella
2. Luna
3. Daisy
4. Lola
5. Chloé
Trend: Short, classic names preferred.
Spain (Ro yal Canine Society 2023)
Male:
1. Thor
2. Bruno
3. Leo
4. Max
5. Rocky
Female:
1. Luna (#1 for 5+ years)
2. Maya
3. Nala
4. Lola
5. Coco
Trend: Mythological (Thor) and tropical (Maya) names rising.
Italy (ENCI 2024)
Male:
1. Bau (Italian for “woof”)
2. Leo
3. Jack
4. Simba
5. Lucky
Female:
1. Luna
2. Bella
3. Ginevra (Italian for “Guinevere”)
4. Stella
5. Lola
Trend: Quirky names like Bau reflect humor.
Netherlands (Hondenbescherming 2023)
Male:
1. Max
2. Buddy
3. Finn
4. Milo
5. Jack
Female:
1. Luna
2. Bella
3. Nala
4. Poppy
5. Lola
Trend: English names dominate.
Sweden (Agria Insurance 2024)
Male:
1. Charlie
2. Ludde (Swedish nickname)
3. Max
4. Sigge (Nordic origin)
5. Milo
Female:
1. Luna
2. Bella
3. Molly
4. Hilda
5. Wilma
Trend: Nordic names (Sigge, Hilda) are unique to Scandinavia.
Poland (Dogopedia 2023)
Male:
1. Burek (traditional Polish name)
2. Max
3. Rocky
4. Leo
5. Reksio (classic cartoon dog)
Female:
1. Luna
2. Nala
3. Sonia
4. Mia
5. Bella
Trend: Burek and Reksio reflect local culture.
UK (Kennel Club 2024)
Male:
1. Charlie
2. Max
3. Buddy
4. Oscar
5. Teddy
Female:
1. Bella
2. Luna
3. Coco
4. Ruby
5. Molly
Trend: Human-like names (Teddy, Ruby) are top picks.
Key EU-Wide Observations (2024)
1. Luna is the #1 female name in Spain, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, and Poland.
2. Max and Charlie dominate male names in Western/Northern EU.
3. Local twists: Poland’s Burek, Italy’s Bau, Sweden’s Sigge.
4. Pop culture: Simba(Italy), Thor (Spain), Nala (Disney influence).