Can you work out the most popular dog names of 2023?
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The list of top dog names in the UK for 2023 has been revealed.
Some new names have been trending this year, thanks to popular films like Barbie and The Little Mermaid.
Popular dog names from last year have stayed in the top 10 rank - how well can you remember them from 2022?
Well you can test your knowledge with our ranked quiz - don't forget to let us know how you do in the comments.
As well as these top five, the others in the top 10 were Poppy, Coco, Buddy, Bailey, and Charlie.
Buddy and Charlie are down in popularity in the UK compared to last year, but Bailey and Coco are more popular than last year.
Trending names
As well as the classic dog names, there's also been a rise in names based on things that have happened in 2023.
Films have been a big influence. The name Barbie is trending, up a whopping 1,079% from last year, and Ken is up by 79%. Other Barbie dolls, Alan, Dolly and Sasha, have also become more popular.
The Little Mermaid film has also made Ariel, Eric and Scuttle more popular. Ember - the main character from the film Elemental - has also jumped up the ranks.
The Lionesses' performance in the World Cup has also inspired dog-owners. The name Russo is up a massive 579%, and Jill, Rachel and Georgia are all up as well.