Tucker

Tucker is a surname originating as an occupational name for a cloth-fuller, from the Old English tucian meaning "to torment" or "to stretch cloth." It entered common use as a given name in America, particularly in the South and Midwest, where occupational surnames often crossed over into first names. It has a sturdy, no-nonsense quality balanced by an approachable friendliness.

Tucker ranks #126 among the most popular pet names in America, and it occupies a particular sweet spot: a name that sounds a bit like a human name, a bit like a pet name, and entirely natural for a companion with an exuberant, hardworking personality. Tucker is the dog who fetches with full commitment, the one who follows you from room to room and is never more than three feet away. It has a wholesome, Americana quality that makes it enduringly popular with owners across the country.