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    Most popular pooch names in Houston for 2017 are doggone adorable

    Marcy de Luna
    Dec 27, 2017 | 10:45 am
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    Rover.com has rolled out a list of the top dog names across the U.S. for 2017.
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    Gone are the days when Spot and Fido were the most popular names at the dog park. According Rover.com, a national network of pet sitters and dog walkers, Houston is in sync with the rest of the nation when it comes to the most popular male and female dogs names for 2017, with Max and Bella coming in at No. 1, both locally and in the U.S.

    For male pups in H-Town, Charlie (No. 2) and Cooper (No. 3) finish out the top three. Rocky (4), Buddy (5), Duke (6), Bear (7), and Jack (8) directly follow. Creativity shines more with the ninth and 10th on the list: Zeus and Milo.

    For female dogs in the Bayou City, Luna and Lucy are Nos. 2 and 3, respectively. Next up are Daisy (4), Molly (5), Lola (6), Bailey (7), Sadie (8), Penny (9), and Sophie (No. 10).

    While not in the top 10, Rover.com says hipster names are hot in Houston, with monikers like Sushi, Taro, and Brooklyn trending. Latin names, including Bruno and Diego, are also on the rise, as are names inspired by Texas fare: Brisket, Pickle, and Cajun.

    From coast to coast, Max (No. 1), Charlie (No. 2), and Cooper (No. 3) for males, along with Bella (No. 1), Lucy (No. 2), and Daisy (No. 3) for females, top the list. Across the nation, dog names dominating 2017 parallel the top ​baby ​names for 2017, ​with ​human-inspired ​names ​making up a ​whopping ​44 percent ​of ​all ​dog ​names ​this year, up ​57 percent ​from ​2016. ​
    Owners are also taking a nod from powerful women with Oprah, Madonna, and Katniss all up and coming. And 8 percent ​of ​all ​dog ​names are pop culture-influenced. Barb, a character in the Netflix series Stranger Things, saw an increase of 182 percent, ​while Star Wars-related names like ​Rey and Finn went up a notable 70 percent.

    Food ​and ​political ​names ​trended ​down this year, ​but new ​sources ​of ​inspiration ​​include newsmakers ​like ​Wonder ​Woman; ​Taylor ​Swift; and DoggoLingo, an internet-based dialect and nonofficial language of dog lovers everywhere.

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    Here's what it takes to be middle class in Houston and more top stories

    CultureMap Staff
    Mar 7, 2026 | 11:00 am
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    Editor's note: It's time to catch up on the top Houston news of the week, including a host of openings and what it takes to maintain middle class status in Houston this year. Catch up on our hottest headlines below, then visit this guide to plan your weekend.

    1. This is the income it takes to be middle class in Houston in 2026. A new study tracking the upper and lower thresholds for middle class households has revealed Houstonians have to make at least a grand more than last year to maintain their middle class status.

    2. Houston restaurateur dishes on swapping Tex-Mex for new retro steakhouse. Restaurateur Ford Fry surprised Houston diners when he announced he was closing Tex-Mex restaurant Superica and replacing it with Star Rover, a casual, family-friendly steakhouse. With Star Rover now open, Fry explains the decision.

    3. Houston's 10 best neighborhood restaurants offer comfort and convenience. The time has come to celebrate the nominees for Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year in the 2026 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards.

    Feges BBQ Erin Patrick Feges barbecue tray Feges BBQ is in the running for Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year. Photo by Robert Jacob Lerma

    4. 4 Houston spots make Texas Monthly's best new restaurants of 2026 list. Texas Monthly has revealed its 10 best new restaurants for 2026, highlighting restaurants that opened between December 1, 2024, and October 31, 2025.

    5. Western-inspired, family-friendly restaurant now open near the Heights. A new family-friendly restaurant has opened near the Heights. Long Weekend boasts a number of amenities, including an expansive menu, plenty of outdoor seating, and Houston’s largest outdoor play area, according to the restaurant.

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