THE most popular dog's name in the UK has been revealed in time for National Dog Day.

Top of the pups' names is Poppy followed by Alfie, according to a Pets at Home survey of more than 800,000 pet owners.

However, number one of all pets' names - whether it is a bird, cat, dog, fish, horse, reptile or small animal - is Charlie with almost 34,000 of British pet owners choosing the name for their animal friend.

It also topped the list of most common names for birds, cats and horses.

Gavin Hawthorn, Group CRM director, said: “It’s interesting to see that just as popular culture and famous faces influence what we name our children, likewise, these trends can help the nation’s pet owners select a name for their animals.

"It seems likely that children being allowed to name their first animal friend forms a big part of the naming process, particularly among the film and TV inspired monikers.

“However, it also seems that books and even the Royal family are also helping Brits to decide on what to call their pet.

"Meanwhile Charlie and Poppy scored highly across species, suggesting that cute, traditional names will always appeal when it comes to naming our pets.”

Top ten names for dogs

1. Poppy

2. Alfie

3. Bella

4. Charlie

5. Molly

6. Max

7. Daisy

8. Bailey

9. Ruby

10. Lola

Top ten names for cats

1. Charlie

2. Poppy

3. Molly

4. Bella

5. Oscar

6. Daisy

7. Tilly

8. Alfie

9. Millie

10. Smudge

Top ten names for small animals

1. Daisy

2. Fudge

3. Nibbles

4. Poppy

5. Rosie

6. Charlie

7. Thumper

8. Fluffy

9. George

10. Harry

Top ten names for reptiles

1. Spike

2. George

3. Rex

4. Charlie

5. Sid

6. Monty

7. Bob

8. Leo

9. Rango

10. Sheldon

Top ten names for fish

1. Goldie

2. Nemo

3. Bob

4. Bubbles

5. Fishy

6. George

7. Fred

8. Jaws

9. Dave

10. Tom

Top ten names for horses

1. Charlie

2. Jack

3. Rosie

4. Molly

5. Harry

6. Alfie

7. Billy

8. Poppy

9. Murphy

10. Lady

Top ten names for birds

1. Charlie

2. Joey

3. Billy

4. Bobby

5. George

6. Blue

7. Alfie

8. Rosie

9. Sky

10. Rio