Need some inspo for what to name your baby? Spending a little time at the dog park may help. According to baby name consultant Colleen Slagen, a lot of so-called “dog names” are trending for humans. And she says there’s nothing wrong with using dog names for babies.
“Dog names are in, OK?” the expert says in a recent TikTok video. “That’s a compliment now.” Slagen explains that while some people might think labeling something as a “dog name” is a reason not to use it for a baby, she disagrees. These are some of the names that work for both fur babies and human ones:
- “Cutesy names” like Charlie, Daisy, Sophie, Ruby, Sadie, Archie
- “Short and sweet names” like Leo, Max, Chloe, Luna
- “True dog names” like Bear, Banjo, Blue
- “Cool, edgy names” like Cooper, Maverick, Duke
Read through the American Kennel Club's list of top dog names for 2024 and you’ll find a lot of familiar names, like Stella, Daisy, Milo, Tucker and Finn, that are all perfectly appropriate for a person, as well as a pet. While Slagen is a fan of the trend, she has a bit of advice for pet parents who don’t have human kids yet: don’t use your absolute favorite baby name for your dog. She says, “Many people regret using their favorite name on their dog,” when they realize coming up with a baby name they agree on is harder than they expected.
Source: Today