Karen Belz has written for sites such as Bustle, HelloGiggles, Romper, and So Yummy. She’s the mom of a sassy toddler and drinks an alarming amount of Sugar-Free Red Bull in order to keep up with her.
Congratulations, you just got a dog! When thinking of a name for your dog, you’ll want something that’s catchy.
While having long names can be kind of funny, dogs often do best with names that they, themselves, can recall. Because dogs don’t know our language (at least fluently) you’ll want to choose dog names for 2020 they can easily pick up.
According to Modern Dog Magazine, which admits that there’s some science involved when choosing a great dog name, it’s more about the tone than the word in question.
“Stanley Coren, a professor emeritus of psychology at the University of British Columbia, author of several books on canine behavior, and a well-known expert on the topic (not to mention regular Modern Dog
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“You can’t do much with the name Rex, for example. It is very halting.”
That said, it’s completely up to you. When dreaming up dog names for 2020, you might choose something that sounds positive and optimistic. For many of us, getting a dog may be the one thing that turns this year around. Looking for great dog names for 2020? Here are some good suggestions that may help get you started.
