Popular Puppy Names 2024: Here are the world's top 10 dog names - including adorable Bella 🐕

According to the Kennel Club figures the number of people welcoming new dogs into their homes in recent years has soared to record levels - with around one-in-three households now including a four-legged friend.

Some of the most in-demand include Labrador Retrievers, French Bulldogs and Labrador Retrievers, while others have seen their popularity flatline.

Of course, once you’ve decided to add a four-legged friend to your family, there’s the tricky business of what to call your new pooch.

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Insurance company GoCompare has carried out some research into the most popular dog names.

So don’t be surprised if you get more than you expected when you call back a dog with one of these 10 names in the park.

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