A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes during the pandemic – according to Kennel Club figures dog ownership soared – and post-lockdown demand for four-legged friends remains high. There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.
But even when you’ve settled on a type of dog, there’s still the tricky task of choosing a name. Help is at hand from Rover.com, the world’s largest network of five-star pet sitters and dog walkers, who recently launched their annual pet names report.
They have totted up the figures which reveal the most popular female dog names in Scotland this year. Here are their top 10 monikers for loving girl pups.
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5. Luna
Completing Scotland's top five most popular female dog names of 2021 is Luna. It's of Latin origin, meaning 'moon', and was the name of the Roman goddess of the moon. Luna was the UK's most popular dog name of 2021, and second in the world. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
6. Daisy
Daisy is the floral name that comes seventh in the top Scottish female dog names of 2021. It comes from the Old English for 'day's eye'. Daisy was the name of John Wick's dog in the films of the same name. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
7. Leia
The perfect name for chilled dogs, Leia is a Hebrew name meaning 'relaxed'. It takes ninth place in our top ten. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
8. Bailey
Bailey is the somewhat more unusual girl puppy name in sixth spot. It's an Old English name meaning 'debt collector'. Bailey was the lead female canine character in Lasse Hallström's 2017 film A Dog's Purpose. Photo: Canva/Getty Images