Rover on the Ropes? Gen-Z Say Classic Dog Names Are Set For A Renaissance Only 1 in 7 dog owners even consider a traditional name such as Rover, Rex or Patch. Of the traditional names, Max is the lone survivor, with a third of Brits saying that they would still choose it. Beethoven got just 7 %. 31% let the dog's personality lead the naming process, and 1 in 4 are guided by appearance or breed. ... Read more