That precious pup of yours may be unlike any other, but their name likely isn’t.
Based on Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano’s top dog names and breeds, mixed-breed dogs named Bella hold yet another year in the top spot.
According to dog licenses purchased this year, the same “human” names from last year remain the most popular.
Check out this list of popular dog names, breeds, new trends and even some of the rarest dog names in Franklin County.
Top 5 dog names in Franklin County in 2024
- Bella (1,622)
- Lucy (1,147)
- Max (1,025)
- Daisy (971)
- Charlie (924)
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The pride of being the home of the Ohio State Buckeyes remains strong with 409 dogs named Brutus and 202 named Buckeye.
Unique to this year, many anime-inspired many dog names from the “Dragon Ball” franchise, the “One Piece” manga series and even the Smurfs have made it on the list with the top names being Goku and Piccolo.
2024 top dog breeds in Franklin County
- Mixed breeds (10,089)
- Golden retriever (2,632)
- Labrador retriever (2,621)
- Pit bull (2,492)
- German shepherd (2,359)
Rarest dog names
At the bottom of the list are unique names that only one dog in the county has. Here are the names:
- Stamp Von Smush Smucher The First
- Socks the Wonder Dog
- Phoenix Rising from The Ashes
- Sir Earl of Clevenger
- Puck Stanley Cup Morgan
Dog owners can renew their dog licenses without additional fees through Jan. 31, according to the Franklin County Auditor.
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