Here are some options that will make your furry best friend feel like a built-in bestie.

The days of naming your pup Spot or Bandit might be over.

Nowadays, pet owners are picking more human-like names for their furry friends, and the data shows.

In 2024, life insurance company MetLife released the top names for both male and female dogs based on pet insurance claims in 2023, and many on the list were human names. The top 10 female dog names were Luna, Bella, Daisy, Lucy, Lola, Penny, Stella, Bailey, Sadie and Nala; The 10 most popular male names were Cooper, Milo, Charlie, Max, Teddy, Leo, Rocky, Winston, Oliver and Bear.

Last year, Social Security Administration revealed their top baby names for 2023, which also featured the names Luna, Oliver and Theodore, often nicknamed Teddy, on its list.

If you're searching for what to call your new best friend, here are human-like names fit for a dog.