The 2026 National Dog Survey, now in its fifth year, has confirmed that “Luna” is the most popular dog name among owners in Harefield, Uxbridge, and West London, relegating the long‑standing national favourite “Poppy” to fourth place locally.
The Dogs Trust poll, the United Kingdom’s largest dog survey, collected more than 1.6 million responses nationwide and over 1 300 responses from the four local areas. Results show that residents in this part of London prefer Cockapoos to Labrador Retrievers and favour names such as Luna, Bella, Molly and Rosie for females, and Teddy, Charlie, Bailey and Barney for males.
Supermutts – mixed‑breed dogs of unknown lineage – remain the most common breed across the country, and they are also the most popular type in the local area. Among identified breeds, Cockapoos lead with 7 % of respondents, while Labrador Retrievers fall to 5 %, a reversal of the national trend where Labradors account for over 8 % of all dogs.
Overall, pure‑bred dogs represent 53 % of the local canine population, with cross‑breeds making up the remaining 47 %. Of the cross‑breeds, 36 % are known hybrids, and 11 % are classified as “supermutts”.
The survey also highlights a shift in naming conventions. While “Poppy” has been a top UK choice for more than a decade, it drops to fourth place locally, behind Luna, Bella and Molly. Traditional human baby names such as Mabel and Winnie are rising in Greater London, echoing broader naming trends.
Male naming patterns differ as well; “Buddy”, third nationally, does not appear in the local top five. Instead, “Teddy”, “Charlie” and “Bailey” dominate, with “Reggie” and “Arlo” yet to gain traction in the area.
The Dogs Trust celebrates the five‑year anniversary of the National Dog Survey, noting that the data help pinpoint where assistance is most needed for dogs in local communities.
