A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes over the last two years – according to Kennel Club figures dog ownership soaring and demand remains high.
Around one-in-three UK households now include at least one four-legged friend.
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.
If you’ve opted for an adorable Labrador Retriever then personalised gift site yappy.com can help – they’ve surveyed thousands of their customers to come up with the most popular names people choose for their lovable Lab.
Here are their top 10 Labrador Retriever names.
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1. Bella
Bella is the second top choice for Lab owners. It fits the breed very well indeed - meaning 'beautiful' in multiple languages, including Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Greek and Latin. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
2. Bailey
Bailey tops the list of most popular Labrador Retriever names. It is an Old English name meaning 'bailiff' or ,berry clearing'. It was also the name of the doggy lead character in the film 'A Dog's Purpose'. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
3. Luna
Meaning 'moon' in Latin, Luna is the fourth top pick of name for adorable Labrador puppies. In Roman mythology Luna was the moon goddess. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
4. Poppy
The final podium position for Labrador puppy names goes to Poppy. It comes from the red flower of the same name and means 'milk of happiness' in Latin. Photo: Canva/Getty Images