You might be seeing more Gucci Manes and fewer Waffles at the dog park this year, according to dog walking app Rover.

The app released data on 2017’s top dog-naming trends in the U.S. and metro Atlanta this week. In Atlanta, names of rappers like Gucci Mane and Future surged 83 percent in 2017. Food-themed names, including Peaches and Grits, are down by 39 percent in 2017.

Donate, adopt at Gwinnett shelter and get a free pet photo with Santa 

The top names for male and female dogs are a little more traditional than a poodle named Andre 3000. The top male dog names in metro Atlanta are:

1. Max

2. Charlie

3. Cooper

4. Bentley

5. Buddy

6. Jack

7. Bear

8. Rocky

9. Zeus

10. Duke

The top female dog names in metro Atlanta are:

1. Bella

2. Lucy

3. Sadie

4. Daisy

5. Lola

6. Luna

7. Molly

8. Maggie

9. Chloe

10. Bailey

Rover used their database of customer dog names to determine the national and regional naming trends. Data collected in Atlanta includes names for 70,000 dogs. Learn more about the national trends here.

Like Gwinnett County News on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

John Creeks police say Alfonso Walker now faces felony charges that include burglary and theft by deception.

About the Author

Keep Reading

Lee Reid, executive director of the Atlanta Citizen Review Board, discusses steps being taken to investigate police use of deadly force to the public safety committee at Atlanta City Hall on Monday, April 28, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

Featured

Braves first baseman Matt Olson (left) is greeted by Ronald Acuña Jr. after batting during the MLB Home Run Derby as part of the All-Star Game festivities on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Credit: Jason Getz/AJC