Bella has topped the list of most popular dog names on Auckland Council's dog registration list and shows no sign of waning in popularity. Photo / Supplied
Bella has topped the list of most popular dog names on Auckland Council's dog registration list and shows no sign of waning in popularity. Photo / Supplied
Yell out for Bella, Charlie or Max at any Auckland dog park and you might attract a stampede of furry friends.
It turns out for the fifth year in a row Bella has been revealed as the most popular dog name recorded on Auckland Council's dog registration list.
In secondplace is Charlie. And in third is Max.
"Prince Charming didn't even come close," the council's animal management manager Sarah Anderson said.
The top 10 dog names in Auckland has remained unchanged for two years. Photo / Supplied
Other right royal pooch names registered on the council's dog database include Prince Charles and Mary Queen of Scots.
Many actors, celebrities and sporting icons also share their name with Auckland's dogs including Adam Sandler, Adele, Billy-Bob, Brendon McCullum, Richie McCaw, Lady Gaga, Blondie, Charlie Chaplin, Prince, Bill Murray and Beyonce.
Then there are owners who like to name their pets after the hard stuff, with Tequila, Whiskey, Baileys, Beer, Vino, Booze and Vodka all registered.
It seems Aucklanders love traditional names for their dogs. Photo / Supplied
Some of the database's more unusual names include 10k, 2Face, A$AP, A1, Y and YG.
