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Updated: April 30, 2024

Welcome to an enchanting page that pays tribute to our favorite four-legged friends! We are thrilled to present a unique selection of popular canine monikers that gained significant traction in the year 2017. This was a year when pet owners around the globe demonstrated their creativity and thoughtfulness in bestowing names upon their furry family members.

Whether you're seeking inspiration for naming your new puppy, curious about the trends of that year, or simply a dog lover, you'll find this collection fascinating. You'll encounter names that are traditional, whimsical, inspired by pop culture, and everything in between. We offer this page as a testament to the enduring bond between humans and their beloved canine companions.

So prepare yourself for a delightful journey through the most popular, unique, and endearing dog names that captured hearts and wagged tails in 2017. Remember, a name is more than just a call sign; it's an expression of your pup's personality and a reflection of how much they mean to you.

Name Reason to Choose
Dobby For Harry Potter fans, after the beloved house-elf
Drake Named after the popular rapper
Drogon One of Daenerys Targaryen's dragons in Game of Thrones
Duke John Wayne fans
Echo Amazon's Echo Dot was a bestselling product in 2017
Ed Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You' was a hit in 2017
Einstein A name that suggests intelligence
Eleven The name of a popular character from Stranger Things
Elsa 'Frozen' mania
Elvis Named after the famous rock and roll legend
Emoji The Emoji Movie came out in 2017, making this a popular name
Fidget Inspired by the fidget spinner craze of 2017
Finn 'Adventure Time' was trending
Floss The floss dance was a big hit in 2017
Fortnite This popular game was released in 2017
Frodo Fantasy novels and films are a common source for pet names
Fudge A sweet name for a sweet dog
Galaxy Samsung's Galaxy S8 was released in 2017
Gandalf For fans of The Lord of the Rings series
Ginger Inspired by Ginger Rogers
Gizmo A popular name for small dogs, inspired by the movie Gremlins
Goofy For a dog with a fun and silly personality
Groot Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, featuring Groot, was released in 2017
Gucci For a dog with high-end tastes
Hank Inspired by Hank Williams
Harley Popularity of Harley Quinn
Hazel 'The Fault in Our Stars' was a bestseller
Hercules A name that suggests strength and heroism
Hodor Game of Thrones was one of the most watched shows in 2017
Hopper Named after a character in the hit show Stranger Things
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Cultural

Names that reflect the cultural trends or events of 2017
Name Description
Adele The singer won several Grammy Awards in 2017
Beyonce Named after the popular singer who gave a memorable performance at the 2017 Coachella
Chance Following Chance the Rapper, who won three Grammy Awards in 2017
Daenerys The Game of Thrones character was a fan favorite in its 2017 season
Drake Influenced by the famous rapper who released his album 'More Life' in 2017
Ed After Ed Sheeran, who had chart-topping hits in 2017
Eleven Named after the character from Stranger Things, which released its second season in 2017
Elon Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, had a high-profile year in 2017
Gaga Lady Gaga headlined the Super Bowl halftime show in 2017
Galadriel Because of the resurgence in popularity of J.R.R. Tolkien's work in 2017
Hamilton The Broadway musical continued to be a cultural phenomenon in 2017
Hermione For Harry Potter fans, with the 20th anniversary of the book series in 2017
Hodor A tribute to the beloved Game of Thrones character
Kahlo In honor of artist Frida Kahlo, whose work was widely celebrated in 2017
Katy Katy Perry served as a judge on American Idol's revival season in 2017
Kendrick The rapper Kendrick Lamar's album DAMN was highly acclaimed in 2017
Kylo Another Star Wars character, who played a pivotal role in The Last Jedi
Malala The Nobel laureate started studying at Oxford University in 2017
Oprah Oprah Winfrey's speech at the 2017 Golden Globe Awards was widely praised
Rey Star Wars: The Last Jedi, featuring the character Rey, was released in 2017
Rihanna The singer launched her Fenty Beauty line in 2017
Serena In honor of tennis champion Serena Williams, who won the Australian Open in 2017
Simone Simone Biles, the Olympic gymnast, published her autobiography in 2017
Stormzy The UK grime artist had a breakout year in 2017
Wonder Wonder Woman, a blockbuster hit, was released in 2017
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Food-inspired

Names that are based on popular food items or drinks in 2017
Name Description
Bacon A tasty name for a dog, because who doesn't love bacon?
Biscuit It's a comforting food, just like our pups
Brownie For a brown dog, this name is a perfect fit
Caramel A sweet name for a dog with a golden coat
Cherry For pups that are the cherry on top of our lives
Cocoa A perfect fit for a warm, brown dog
Cookie For dogs as sweet and desirable as a fresh baked cookie
Cupcake For a pup as sweet as a dessert
Ginger A fiery name for a red-haired pup
Honey For dogs as sweet as this golden treat
Marshmallow For a white, fluffy pup, this name is a great choice
Mocha A delicious name for a brown pup
Muffin This name suits a dog that's sweet and a little bit flaky
Nugget A golden name for a precious pup
Olive For dogs with a little Mediterranean flair
Peanut Small dogs often resemble this tiny snack
Pepper A spicy name for a dog with a lively personality
Pickle Suits a dog with a bit of a sour attitude but still loved
Popcorn Perfect for a dog who loves to pop around and play
Pumpkin A cute name for a dog, especially around Halloween
Snickers This name is perfect for a dog that brings a smile to everyone's face
Sushi A unique name for a dog with a unique personality
Taco This name is perfect for a dog with a spicy personality
Truffle The epitome of luxury, much like our beloved pets
Waffles This name is great for a dog who loves breakfast time
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Nature-inspired

Names that are inspired by elements of nature such as flowers or seasons
Name Description
Aurora Inspired by the Northern Lights, this name represents the beauty of nature
Breeze Reminiscent of a gentle wind, it makes for a soothing name
Canyon For those dogs that love to explore, this name is a fitting choice
Daisy This name is as bright and cheerful as the flower it's named after
Evergreen Represents the timeless beauty of nature
Flint Perfect for a resilient canine with a strong spirit
Gale For the energetic, fast-moving dog
Hickory A sturdy name for a strong and noble pet
Ivy For a pet that's as tenacious and enduring as the plant
Jasmine As fragrant and delightful as the flower
Kelp Perfect for dogs that love the water
Luna Captures the mystery and beauty of the moon
Moss Ideal for a quiet, soft-natured dog
Nimbus A great name for a dog with a stormy personality
Orchid Embodies the exotic and delicate beauty of the flower
Pine For a dog as tall and majestic as the tree
Quartz Perfect for a dog with a sparkling personality
River For a dog that's peaceful and calming, like a flowing river
Spruce A great fit for a robust, lively dog
Tundra Ideal for a dog that loves the cold
Ursa For a pet that's as strong and powerful as a bear
Vine For a dog that's always growing and developing
Willow For a pet that's flexible and adaptable
Xanadu Reminiscent of the lush paradise in Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem
Yucca For a dog that can thrive in any conditions
Zephyr A great name for a swift, agile dog
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Celebrity-inspired

Names that are inspired by famous personalities or characters of 2017
Name Description
Adele A perfect name for a dog with a larger than life personality, just like the British singer
Ariana Inspired by pop singer Ariana Grande, this name is perfect for a petite, energetic dog
Beyonce Inspired by the globally recognized pop diva, this name is perfect for a strong, independent pet
Bruno This name, inspired by singer Bruno Mars, is perfect for a dog with a fun, energetic spirit
Cardi Inspired by the flamboyant rapper Cardi B, this name is perfect for a sassy, outgoing dog
Clooney Inspired by actor George Clooney, this name is perfect for a charming, charismatic dog
DiCaprio Named after the Oscar-winning actor, this is ideal for a charming, good-looking dog
Drake For a cool, laid-back dog, named after the popular Canadian rapper
Ellen Named after the popular talk show host, this is suitable for a friendly, outgoing dog
Freeman Inspired by actor Morgan Freeman, this name is perfect for a wise, calm dog
Gaga For a unique, expressive dog, named after pop icon Lady Gaga
Halle Perfect for a beautiful and graceful dog, named after actress Halle Berry
Hemsworth Inspired by actor Chris Hemsworth, this name is perfect for a handsome, strong dog
Jagger For dogs with a rock n' roll spirit, named after Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger
Kanye Named after the famous rapper, this is ideal for a confident and creative dog
Kendrick Ideal for a dog with a strong personality, after the rapper Kendrick Lamar
Miley Inspired by pop-star Miley Cyrus, this name is perfect for a lively, unconventional dog
Oprah Inspired by the media mogul, this name is perfect for a strong, wise dog
Pitt Inspired by actor Brad Pitt, this name is perfect for a good-looking, friendly dog
Rihanna Suited for a playful and sassy dog, inspired by the Barbadian singer
Ronaldo Perfect for a sporty dog, named after the famous footballer
Selena Inspired by singer and actress Selena Gomez, this name is ideal for a sweet, energetic dog
Serena Inspired by tennis champion Serena Williams, this name is perfect for an athletic and determined dog
Swift Named after pop princess Taylor Swift, this would suit a friendly, active pet
Usher For a smooth and cool dog, named after the popular R&B artist
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Popular

Includes the most commonly chosen dog names of 2017
Name Description
Bailey This unisex name was a hit with dog owners of both male and female pups
Bella This name was favored by many pet owners due to the influence of the Twilight series
Buddy This friendly sounding name remained a favorite
Charlie The old-fashioned charm of this name made it a favorite
Coco This sweet name gained popularity amongst small dog owners
Daisy This name stuck around due to its timeless appeal
Duke This noble sounding name was a top choice for many large breed dogs
Jake This timeless name remained a popular choice for male dogs
Leo This short, strong name was a top pick for many pet parents
Lily This delicate name was popular amongst owners of small, dainty breeds
Lola The popularity of this feminine name spiked in 2017
Lucy A simple, yet sweet name that many dog owners adored
Max The Secret Life of Pets movie made this name popular
Milo This name gained popularity due to the lovable character in the movie 'Milo and Otis'
Molly This sweet and simple name was a favorite amongst many pet parents
Oliver This classic name found renewed popularity amongst dog owners
Rocky The enduring popularity of the Rocky movies made this a trendy pick
Rosie This lovable name remained a favorite due to its vintage charm
Roxy This rock n' roll name was a hit with owners of spirited pups
Ruby This gem of a name was a popular choice for many pet parents
Sadie A classic name that remained popular due to its cute sound
Teddy This cuddly name was a favorite amongst owners of fluffy breeds
Winston This distinguished name was favored by English Bulldog owners
Zeus This powerful name was a hit with owners of large, strong breeds
Zoe A short, chic name that many dog owners fell in love with
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