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I found this one a dog site. I have copied and pasted. (sure hope they don't mind). sometimes you see someone looking for a name for their dog and thought this might be of some help.
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Remember the old slogan by Quaker Stake I believe "What's in a name?" Well, everything! Just like a name can after a child's life, character, behavior, ambitions... The one you chose for your dog can affect your relationship with it. It is important that you know your dog's character before you assign it.
Example of why it's important:
A nervous dog needs a name that sounds soft & calm.
A dominating dog is easier to control if given a short, brief, snappy name.
What are the basic fundamental rules of dog naming:

Dogs can really only hear (understand) two (2) syllable. So, avoid long names.
After a soft consonant, use a strong vowels.
Examples:

The letter " f " is a soft consonant. An " e " to follow in the dog's name is not ideal, however an " a " would be well heard by the dog.
To the reverse, a strong consonant like an " R " can be followed by a soft vowel.
Don't be shy about doubling up on sounds: Kiki, Bobo, Yoyo...
Be careful with sounds that can't be heard.
Choose a name adapted to your dog taking into account its size, sex, character.

The name you choose for your dog says as much about you as it does about your dog. It shows how you view your dog and your relationship with it.

If you are in the process of searching for a dog name, several considerations should be made.
The name should not sound similar to any command you will use. The name should not be too long

Some names can cause people to judge a dog and react positively or negatively/fearfully when meeting it. The following is a list of the top dog names

Here are the Top 20 Boy Dog Names:

Rocky
Lily
Amber
Jasper
Cinnamon
Princess
Max
Duke
Cody
Case
Dickens
Zoe
Sierra
Felix
Ace
Oliver
Wilson
Andrea
Jonathan
Hermione

Here are the Top 20 Girl Dog Names.
Maggie
Molly
Lady
Sadie
Lucy
Daisy
Ginger
Abby
Sasha
Sandy
Dakota
Katie
Annie
Chelsea
Princess
Missy
Sophie
Bo
Coco
Tasha