Max is currently the top dog name in the United States and England, as well as in Australia. Sam, Jake and Lucy are also common everywhere. Also making the English canine top ten are Charlie and Rosie, both very popular names for babies born in England. If we needed more proof of the great cat v dog divide, here it is. I think, to people, dogs seem to be more like members of the family than cats.
Cats have a reputation for doing their own thing.
But, of course, not every dog is given a human name. Popular TV shows and movies, for a start. We've had lots of people calling their pets Oscar and Lucinda since the movie came out, says Amy. We've also had quite a few Xenas. Disney movies have a big impact.