Bailey becomes one of the most popular names for dogs

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Bailey becomes one of the most popular names for dogs

Bailey is now one of the most popular names for dogs thanks to the pooch who wooed millions of viewers this summer with his dancing abilities on America's Got Talent.

Bailey made it into the top ten for the first time, coming in at number three on the girls' list.

Overall, the stand-out winners revealed by Rover.com - an American website that connects dog owners with in-home pet sitters - were the long-time favourites Max for male and Bella for female pups.

Greg Gottesman, founder of Rover.com, says that generally people like to choose human-like names for their animals in a bid to make them feel part of the family.

Indeed, Lucy, Daisy, Lily, Molly, Lola, Maggie, Sadie, Chloe, Charlie, Jack and Toby all made it into the top ten for 2013.

"We know from surveys that dog owners think of their dogs as family members," Mr Gottesman added.

TOP TEN MOST POPULAR PUPPY NAMES FOR 2013

FEMALE MALE

Bella Max

Lucy Charlie

Bailey Buddy

Daisy Jack

Lily Cooper

Molly Rocky

Lola Riley

Maggie Toby