I can't remember when I was born, or where, or who was there, or if I was given a name. But, when I was taken to Battersea Dogs Home, someone must have called me Lucy.

Whilst walking, I've heard some really smart names and some really doo-dah ones, so I thought I'd make a list to help you choose a name for your dog. I won't divide them into boy or girl, smart or doo-dah, so you choose.

If your dog has an unusual or interesting name, tell me, using the mail link near the top of this page. I've not included Trumpington Corduroy III on my A-list: he was a spiteful snappy miniature who yapped when no one was looking and other dogs always got the blame.

Axle
Bonzola
DotCom
Hurricane Chester
Lina
Muffin The Minx
Mongrella
Spamper
Rexangular
Turbo Top
YupPup