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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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.
![There were 779 dogs called Reggie last year, putting the name in ninth place. It has the rather grand meaning of 'ruler's advisor'](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jpim-static/2024/06/24/10/02/Untitled-design-2024-06-24T110957-124.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
9. Reggie
There were 779 dogs called Reggie last year, putting the name in ninth place. It has the rather grand meaning of 'ruler's advisor' | Canva/Getty Images
![Just squeezing inside the top 10 is Charlie, with 775 owners choosing the name, which means 'free man' in Old German.](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jpim-static/2024/06/24/10/40/Untitled-design-2024-06-24T111147-167.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
10. Charlie
Just squeezing inside the top 10 is Charlie, with 775 owners choosing the name, which means 'free man' in Old German. | Canva/Getty Images