Originating in the United Kingdom, toy spaniels were always considered a favorite of British aristocrats throughout the centuries. In fact, according the American Kennel Club (AKC), the four color patterns of the coats of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels were once associated with particular noble families.
And with their sweet, gentle demeanor, the Cavalier’s popularity is really no surprise—especially considering how well they get along with children and other pups, and their tendency to frolic and laze around (perfect combo!). We’ve rounded up the most popular Cavalier names of the year from our enormous Rover.com database of dog names nationwide. Yes, these are real names given by Cavalier owners, ranked in order of popularity. Did your dog’s name make the list?
Looking for a dog name for your new puppy or adopted family member? Have fun, use your imagination, and be sure to check out other ideas from our wide selection of dog name lists.
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The 118 Most Popular Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Names
- Charlie
- Oliver
- Bella
- Cooper
- Lucy
- Ruby
- Daisy
- Bentley
- Winston
- Teddy
- Penny
- Milo
- Louie
- Henry
- Zoe
- Ollie
- Tucker
- Chloe
- Lady
- Buddy
- Lily
- Molly
- Bailey
- Sadie
- Finn
- Maggie
- Piper
- Luna
- Coco
- Ginger
- Leo
- Rocky
- Riley
- Gracie
- Sophie
- Stella
- Rosie
- Abby
- Callie
- Duke
- Max
- Archie
- Jack
- Bailey
- Ellie
- George
- Toby
- Charlie
- Lola
- Winnie
- Poppy
- Millie
- Lulu
- Jackson
- Dexter
- Gus
- Beau
- Izzy
- Murphy
- Harley
- Rudy
- Phoebe
- Willow
- Olive
- Roxy
- Riley
- Charlotte
- Jax
- Benji
- Cody
- Baxter
- Sammy
- Finley
- Pippa
- Scarlett
- Cookie
- Chewy
- Benny
- Bear
- Prince
- Harper
- Brady
- Loki
- Jake
- Simon
- Bandit
- Mia
- Annie
- Scout
- Emma
- Cleo
- Ella
- Pennie
- Lexi
- Rusty
- Dash
- Jasper
- Franklin
- Remi
- Hazel
- Josie
- Lizzie
- Georgia
- Maple
- Holly
- Maisy
- Mila
- Frankie
- Gabby
- Minnie
- Lincoln
- Marley
- Lucky
- Harry
- Frank
- Oreo
- Theo
- Ace
Top 10 Female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Names
Names with an asterisk (*) are not in the top 10 for all dogs nationwide
- Bella
- Lucy
- Ruby*
- Daisy
- Penny*
- Zoe*
- Chloe*
- Lady*
- Lily*
- Molly
Top 10 Male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Names
Names with an asterisk (*) are not in the top 10 for all dogs nationwide
- Charlie
- Oliver*
- Cooper
- Bentley*
- Winston*
- Teddy*
- Milo
- Louie*
- Henry*
- Ollie*
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Name Trends
It seems that the royal roots of this breed have had an impact on the names that are chosen for them by their families. As you can see, there are a plethora of names that appear a touch aristocratic and fancy, including Bentley, George, Louie, Charlotte, and Henry. Whatever the reason these names were chosen, they speak to the breed’s grace and elegance, and seem wholly appropriate.
We also see a variety of names that are inspired by the breed’s coat and the various hues that it is known for. The most popular ones include Ruby, Ginger, Rosie, and Rusty.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Name Advice
If you’re having trouble deciding, keep in mind that great Cavalier names can come from many different sources of inspiration, such as your favorite song, flower, city, your heritage, or even dog breed history. For example, your puppy might sport a flower’s name like Daisy or a city-themed moniker like Paris.
Another consideration when choosing your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel’s name? Dog training. This is of particular importance for puppies. When you’re teaching your new dog to respond to commands like sit, stay, or come, you’ll want to be sure their name isn’t a source of confusion. In other words, avoid puppy names that sound like a common dog training cue, such as “Bit,” which could easily be misheard as “sit.”
Of course, what matters most is that the dog name you choose rolls off your tongue. The best Cavalier names will make you happy. We’re fans of the “backdoor test” for dog name selection. It’s pretty much what it sounds like: stand at the back door and call out your new dog‘s potential name. Saying “Jax, it’s time for dinner!” or “Willow, leave it!” helps take the name out of your imagination and into reality.
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All Dog Names, All the Time
As dog lovers through and through here at Rover, we find dog names absolutely fascinating, and we love searching our data on the topic to discover hot trends, quirky choices, and unique twists on classics. Over the years, we’ve compiled plenty of names for you to peruse—and we keep our lists updated with new data each year.
To start, check out our list of the most popular names of 2020, and then jump over to unique dog names to see the contrast. But that’s only the beginning. We’ve got articles covering top girly choices, Hawaii-inspired dog names, creative dog names, and popular names for large dogs, gray dogs, German Shepherds and many more.
