20 Popular dog names

Is your dog's name on the list? Is your dog the only Charlie at the park? the third Bella in training classes? and does it get confusing at the vets?

Do you need inspiration for a dog name? Some people decide to go down the food route Oreo, Snickers, Cadbury, Hershey, Bagel, Biscuit or Beans. Describe your dog's character or appearance Scruffy, good old Spot, Rascal, Trouble, Curly. Maybe place names? London, Paris, Rome, Milan or Washington.

Seasons and months could provide your new pup's name. Winter, Summer, August, April or March. Looking into the night sky might spark an idea. Jupiter, Luna, Moon, Pluto, Sirius, Orion, North.

Whatever you decide to call your dog make sure it suits them and above all that you're happy to call out that name in the park and at training classes.

A few of own dogs have included Max, Charlie, Peewee, Roma, Lexie, Sparky, Dinky, Toby, Lobo, Luka, Cara, Bonnie and Twiggy.

Does your dog have an unusual name or a story behind how they got it? We'd love to hear them.