It's not always easy to find the perfect dog name for your four-pawed pal. Should you name it something a little cheeky, or something a bit more elegant? Here are some of the best dog names ever!

Choosing the right name can be a tough task, and sometimes a seemingly impossible one. If you get it wrong, you could embarrass the poor fellow (not that it'd know). But if you get it right, you can melt the hearts of all who meet your darling doggo. So, what makes a good name?

In this dog guide, TAG24 will take you through some of the best dog names ever. How should you name your puppy, what are some good options, and why is it so important?

Finding the perfect name for your perfect pooch is not an easy task. A name will define your doggo, will be a big part of your memory once it moves on, and will be something you'll use to get its attention. That makes it a complicated conundrum, because you want a name that sounds nice, is easy for your dog to understand, and leaves a legacy.

As a result, there are a few rules that you should follow when choosing a dog name. No long or complicated dog names should be used, as shorter names are easier to use in day-to-day life, and your dog will have less trouble learning them.

Here are a few other things that you should pay attention to:

• Make sure that your choice of name is more than one syllable, as dogs can mistake other words for their name if this is the case
• Your best choice of name should be two syllables in length
• The perfect name will also fit the dog's lifestyle, character, and features
• Ensure that you listen to your gut, especially if you're unsure on a name

There are so many dog names to choose from that you can quite easily and quite quickly become lost as to which one suits your darling doggo best. Some are, of course, more popular than any others, but does that make them the best? Not necessarily.

Here are some of the most popular dog names in the world:

• Luna
• Max
• Bella
• Toby
• Charlie
• Lucy
• Lily
• Daisy
• Cooper
• Buddy

These are all perfectly passable dog names, but these are by no means the best. You want a little bit of uniqueness, not just popularity. Let's break the better ones down into a few categories, though...

When it comes to a female dog name, you want something relatively cute but also fun, strong, and courageous. Female dogs deserve something that's less on the popular, and more interesting and sweet. Let's take a look.

Here are ten of the best female dog names in the world:

• Molly
• Maggie
• Coco
• Gracie
• Ginger
• Penny
• Dixie
• Rose
• Tessa
• Delilah

So what do you want out of a good male dog name? Perhaps something a little more rough and tough? Maybe something adorable, but also masculine? Or perhaps you don't really believe in any of these stereotypes. No matter what, there are some great male dog names out there...

Here are ten of the best male dog names in the world:

• Beau
• Bruce
• George
• Hank
• Henry
• Romeo
• Walter
• Stan
• Moose
• Winston

There are a ton of great dog names that are less common and a bit more unique. Do you want to have a one-of-a-kind doggo? Well, then you need a name that screams, "Hey, look! I'm different!" instead of, "Bro, feed me." Of course, the latter will apply to your doggo no matter its name, but if you go with a cliché like Buddy, it may get a tad boring.

Here are some of the best rare and unique dog names:

• Marlene
• Ziggy
• Seuss
• Kramer
• Winnie
• Babushka
• Puppuccino
• Lasagna
• Hash
• Goose

Is your dog particularly adorable, and you want a name to fit its sweet swagger? Let's be real, almost everyone will probably answer "yes" to that question. Fret not, because there are tons of adorable dog names that are perfect for a cute little canine friend.

Here are some of the cutest dog names in the world:

• Abby
• Cricket
• Lulu
• Molly
• Pancakes
• Rhubarb
• Gus
• Moose
• Pepper
• Waffles

You have to be a little careful with puppy names, as it's important to remember puppies do grow up! One of the biggest no-nos in the dog-naming business is changing the name you have assigned to your pretty puppy. So, if you want to give it a puppy-like name, make sure that this name will still work when it's a grown-up pooch.

Here are some of the most adorable puppy names in the world:

• Angus
• Bella
• Mushroom
• Marzipan
• Panda
• Terry
• Luna
• Biscuits
• Barry
• Benny

The "best dog name ever" slightly relies on your definition. If you are talking about the most popular dog name ever, then the answer is Bella. If you are talking about the objective "best" dog name ever, then the answer is clearly Bruce. Let's be real – who wouldn't love a dog named Bruce?

Ultimately, dog names are all incredibly subjective. Choose a name you love, and that's easy for your perfect pooch to recognize. If you make the right decision, you will be happy to remember it for the rest of your life!