Stew would be funny but...
October 3, 2014 7:15 PM
What should we name our new bunny?
She's a girl, and she's going to be really big when she grows up, and she is mellow.
And she's cute.
She's a girl, and she's going to be really big when she grows up, and she is mellow.
And she's cute.
Hyzenthlay
posted by mollymayhem at 7:26 PM on October 3, 2014
posted by mollymayhem at 7:26 PM on October 3, 2014
Tulip. I don't know why, but I love rabbits named after flowers.
posted by kendrak at 7:30 PM on October 3, 2014
posted by kendrak at 7:30 PM on October 3, 2014
Kit.
After Kit Williams, author of the greatest book ever written about a rabbit.
posted by bondcliff at 7:31 PM on October 3, 2014
After Kit Williams, author of the greatest book ever written about a rabbit.
posted by bondcliff at 7:31 PM on October 3, 2014
Slipper.
posted by Lemmy Caution at 7:32 PM on October 3, 2014
posted by Lemmy Caution at 7:32 PM on October 3, 2014
Since you mentioned Stew, how about Hasenpfeffer? It means rabbit stew in German.
posted by smorgasbord at 7:37 PM on October 3, 2014
posted by smorgasbord at 7:37 PM on October 3, 2014
Buttercup or Mr Lewis. These are names of a couple of great danes in a David Sedaris story.
posted by TheLibrarian at 7:38 PM on October 3, 2014
posted by TheLibrarian at 7:38 PM on October 3, 2014
In that pose, she reminds me of a Japanese cartoon capybara named Kapibara-san.
posted by d. z. wang at 7:39 PM on October 3, 2014
posted by d. z. wang at 7:39 PM on October 3, 2014
Alternatively, pick a character from Watership Down.
posted by d. z. wang at 7:39 PM on October 3, 2014
posted by d. z. wang at 7:39 PM on October 3, 2014
Coney? Conella? Conita?
posted by GoLikeHellMachine at 7:45 PM on October 3, 2014
posted by GoLikeHellMachine at 7:45 PM on October 3, 2014
First thought upon seeing her was Esther. Or Binkie (which is what bunns do when they're super happy!)
posted by hasna at 7:47 PM on October 3, 2014
posted by hasna at 7:47 PM on October 3, 2014
Maleficent
Vampirella
Stheno
Diamanda
Hel
Frau Totenkinder
posted by bile and syntax at 8:00 PM on October 3, 2014
Vampirella
Stheno
Diamanda
Hel
Frau Totenkinder
posted by bile and syntax at 8:00 PM on October 3, 2014
Hazel (from Watership Down)
posted by litera scripta manet at 8:02 PM on October 3, 2014
posted by litera scripta manet at 8:02 PM on October 3, 2014
Danny Glover
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 8:26 PM on October 3, 2014
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 8:26 PM on October 3, 2014
Myrrh
posted by thebrokedown at 8:35 PM on October 3, 2014
posted by thebrokedown at 8:35 PM on October 3, 2014
You could be weird and name your bunny rabbitrabbit.
posted by oceanjesse at 8:45 PM on October 3, 2014
posted by oceanjesse at 8:45 PM on October 3, 2014
Ser Hop.
posted by GastrocNemesis at 8:48 PM on October 3, 2014
posted by GastrocNemesis at 8:48 PM on October 3, 2014
Kevin
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! at 8:53 PM on October 3, 2014
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! at 8:53 PM on October 3, 2014
Hoppy McLongEars. Hops or Ears, for short.
posted by Gargantuantoe at 9:01 PM on October 3, 2014
posted by Gargantuantoe at 9:01 PM on October 3, 2014
Kitty.
But only because I have a cat named Bunny
posted by Hermione Granger at 9:20 PM on October 3, 2014
But only because I have a cat named Bunny
posted by Hermione Granger at 9:20 PM on October 3, 2014
Pantoufle, slipper in French, from the book Chocolat.
posted by Confess, Fletch at 9:34 PM on October 3, 2014
posted by Confess, Fletch at 9:34 PM on October 3, 2014
You could be weird and name your bunny rabbitrabbit.
Only weird if you had only one bunny... unless it's pregnant, then it would be perfect!
posted by yohko at 9:36 PM on October 3, 2014
Only weird if you had only one bunny... unless it's pregnant, then it would be perfect!
posted by yohko at 9:36 PM on October 3, 2014
Bernice.
posted by AppleTurnover at 9:36 PM on October 3, 2014
posted by AppleTurnover at 9:36 PM on October 3, 2014
Two other ideas:
Hyacinth
Laurel
(Also, I should maybe add regarding my answer above that I know that Hazel was a male rabbit in the Watership Down, but I think it's a nice name for a female rabbit.)
posted by litera scripta manet at 9:46 PM on October 3, 2014
Hyacinth
Laurel
(Also, I should maybe add regarding my answer above that I know that Hazel was a male rabbit in the Watership Down, but I think it's a nice name for a female rabbit.)
posted by litera scripta manet at 9:46 PM on October 3, 2014
posey
posted by poffin boffin at 10:41 PM on October 3, 2014
posted by poffin boffin at 10:41 PM on October 3, 2014
Glenn Close
posted by Miss Otis' Egrets at 10:43 PM on October 3, 2014
posted by Miss Otis' Egrets at 10:43 PM on October 3, 2014
Lily
posted by Rob Rockets at 12:25 AM on October 4, 2014
posted by Rob Rockets at 12:25 AM on October 4, 2014
There are always the cliched names like Flopsy, Fluffy, Clover, Cottontail, etc. I've seen Watership Down suggestions, but that always seems a bit depressing to me. For our first bunny, who was white, I went through a bunch of color related names to find something I liked. Second bunny, I sorted through names related to my favorite musicians. Third bunny was horror movie monsters, and our last binkying beast was named after several characters on Due South.
I find alliteration in pet names pleasing, so I would probably give your bunny two or three names. Bunster Brown, for example. I also like titles like Sir Fuzzybeast, Esq. or Queen Biteypants. Names with non-English pronouns and prefixes could be fun, les/la/el/von/van and so on. There was a great bunny on Disapproving Rabbits once named Mango von Hoppelfurt whose name I've never forgotten. If you like Monty Python, there are tons of possible names, like Mrs. Zambesi.
Other suggestions:
Quinn
Stella
Juniper
Cocoa/Coco
El Chupacabra
I do like Hazel, but related more to her color than WD
Paprika
Stevie
Betsy Bunningham
Sienna
Tuesday
Margaret/Maggie
Frank/Frankincense/Frankenberry
Amber
Moira
I could probably go on forever, so I'll stop there for now.
posted by Arrrgyle at 5:15 AM on October 4, 2014
I find alliteration in pet names pleasing, so I would probably give your bunny two or three names. Bunster Brown, for example. I also like titles like Sir Fuzzybeast, Esq. or Queen Biteypants. Names with non-English pronouns and prefixes could be fun, les/la/el/von/van and so on. There was a great bunny on Disapproving Rabbits once named Mango von Hoppelfurt whose name I've never forgotten. If you like Monty Python, there are tons of possible names, like Mrs. Zambesi.
Other suggestions:
Quinn
Stella
Juniper
Cocoa/Coco
El Chupacabra
I do like Hazel, but related more to her color than WD
Paprika
Stevie
Betsy Bunningham
Sienna
Tuesday
Margaret/Maggie
Frank/Frankincense/Frankenberry
Amber
Moira
I could probably go on forever, so I'll stop there for now.
posted by Arrrgyle at 5:15 AM on October 4, 2014
That looks a lot like a Flemish Giant, so maybe there's something here.
My first bun was black and was called Slipper. (Her partner was George ("I'm gonna hug him and squeeze him and call him George")). If we'd waited a while to name her she probably would have been called Brunhilda, which fitted her personality so much better. So you could just wait for a name to emerge. Pickle's name took about a week to just happen.
We have one in that colour called Lillie (short for Lilliputian, also the second half of Pickle 'n Lillie). I suggest blowing gently on the fur and taking a really close look at the colours. There's going to be dozens of different shades in there, and you might find something that inspires (eg Lillie has blonde feet and a red saddle behind her ears).
posted by Leon at 6:07 AM on October 4, 2014
My first bun was black and was called Slipper. (Her partner was George ("I'm gonna hug him and squeeze him and call him George")). If we'd waited a while to name her she probably would have been called Brunhilda, which fitted her personality so much better. So you could just wait for a name to emerge. Pickle's name took about a week to just happen.
We have one in that colour called Lillie (short for Lilliputian, also the second half of Pickle 'n Lillie). I suggest blowing gently on the fur and taking a really close look at the colours. There's going to be dozens of different shades in there, and you might find something that inspires (eg Lillie has blonde feet and a red saddle behind her ears).
posted by Leon at 6:07 AM on October 4, 2014
Leslie Knope
posted by chaoticgood at 7:16 AM on October 4, 2014
posted by chaoticgood at 7:16 AM on October 4, 2014
Past bunny names I have used : Oreo, Stuart, Pumpernickel, Spooky, Magellan, Sammy, and our current bunny, Bertram (full name Reverend Doctor Captain Bertram von Wigglesworth, Esq.) I think your bunny is Her Eminence Madame von Flufflebutt, aka Boots.
posted by Bunny Boneyology at 7:46 AM on October 4, 2014
posted by Bunny Boneyology at 7:46 AM on October 4, 2014
She reminds me of my cousin's bunny Mabel, named as such because she was a maple color.
posted by jenfullmoon at 8:16 AM on October 4, 2014
posted by jenfullmoon at 8:16 AM on October 4, 2014
Sesame
Annie (or after the mac and cheese, although I guess that bunny was Bernie?)
Dot
Tulip
Coco
Helen
Star
Queen or Queenie
Pip or Pippa
Delicious
Voodoo
posted by Secretariat at 11:36 AM on October 4, 2014
Annie (or after the mac and cheese, although I guess that bunny was Bernie?)
Dot
Tulip
Coco
Helen
Star
Queen or Queenie
Pip or Pippa
Delicious
Voodoo
posted by Secretariat at 11:36 AM on October 4, 2014
Looks like she's a Stella. Esther was a close runner-up. Thanks everyone!
posted by rabbitrabbit at 12:38 PM on October 4, 2014
posted by rabbitrabbit at 12:38 PM on October 4, 2014
Yay! Please give Stella my regards (via much petting and maybe some snorgling if she doesn't mind that kind of thing) and may you all have a long and happy time together. Best bunny wishes.
posted by Arrrgyle at 3:00 PM on October 4, 2014
posted by Arrrgyle at 3:00 PM on October 4, 2014
Check out the character first. It could be
The Hare of Slytherin...
posted by Namlit at 2:36 PM on October 6, 2014
The Hare of Slytherin...
posted by Namlit at 2:36 PM on October 6, 2014
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