From Sadie to Mr. Weiner, The Most Popular – And Most Unique – Dog Names in East Texas

What are the most popular dog names in the Pineywoods?

On May 13, I published a Facebook post asking that question. In response, we received over 300 names (and photos).

Most Popular Dog Names in the United States

A report in US News & World Report showed the findings of the top 100 most popular dog names in America. You can click on the link above to see that entire rundown, but we will just list the TOP 10.

1. Luna
2. Charlie
3. Bella
4. Max
5. Daisy
6. Lucy
7. Coco
8. Milo
9. Cooper
10. Teddy

The Top Dog Names in Texas

The online report went on to break down the top 3 names given to dogs in each of the 50 states. In Texas, those were Bella, Luna, and Max (in that order).

Many other states followed that trend, but there were a few that had some unique names in the top three.

For instance, Hoku is big in Hawaii, and Alaska is fond of the old throwback, Spot. Winter is such a big part of South Dakota that they pick that name for their dogs above all others, and Montanans chose Otter as the number 1 name for their canines.

READ MORE: Here Are The Most Popular Dog Breeds in America

Unique Dog Names in Deep East Texas

We wanted to see how dog names in Deep East Texas compare to the statewide and national findings. As you'll see by scrolling through the list of names and corresponding photos below, there is no shortage of peculiar dog names in the Pineywoods.

Mr. Weiner, Bowie Boudreaux, Mei Mei, Cassiopeia, Huckleberry, and Easy caught my attention. That last one makes teaching commands fun: Easy, come! Easy, go!

Final Standings for Deep East Texas

There were far too many names submitted, especially with some photos featuring several dogs, but at a glance, it looks like Sadie/Sadie Mae takes home top honors in the Pineywoods.

Other very popular names include (with some variations): Sophie, Zoey, Molly/Millie, Bella/Belle, Dixie, Max, Luna, Lucy, Marley, Rip, Rooster, Ginger, and Blue.