Help us name our second dog maybe?
May 26, 2018 8:41 PM Subscribe
We pick up our new dog tomorrow, she's a 6 month-ish Corgi-ish mutt. She'll be our second dog.
The new girl looks like this picture and this picture.
Our current dog, who can be seen here unaware of the furball headed his way is a 65 pound hound mix goofball named "Soda" (or, sometimes, "Soda Pop" and occasionally "Sofa Plop").
Do we need them as a "set"? (suggestions like "scotch" or "whiskey" or even "campari" have come up), feels a little too precious no? Also we don't usually go for the people-names-for-pets, but would not rule it out. Cutesy nonsense is fine though!
Thanks in advance for any ideas!
The new girl looks like this picture and this picture.
Our current dog, who can be seen here unaware of the furball headed his way is a 65 pound hound mix goofball named "Soda" (or, sometimes, "Soda Pop" and occasionally "Sofa Plop").
Do we need them as a "set"? (suggestions like "scotch" or "whiskey" or even "campari" have come up), feels a little too precious no? Also we don't usually go for the people-names-for-pets, but would not rule it out. Cutesy nonsense is fine though!
Thanks in advance for any ideas!
She does look like she could be a Whiskey.
"Dot" was my first thought when I saw those sweet eyebrow spots.
Friends of mine have a very similar-looking dog named Pepper.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 9:01 PM on May 26, 2018 [1 favorite]
"Dot" was my first thought when I saw those sweet eyebrow spots.
Friends of mine have a very similar-looking dog named Pepper.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 9:01 PM on May 26, 2018 [1 favorite]
Dr. Pib
posted by Grandysaur at 9:04 PM on May 26, 2018
posted by Grandysaur at 9:04 PM on May 26, 2018
smorgasbord
posted by Homo neanderthalensis at 9:04 PM on May 26, 2018
posted by Homo neanderthalensis at 9:04 PM on May 26, 2018
Jeffrie.
posted by bonobothegreat at 9:06 PM on May 26, 2018
posted by bonobothegreat at 9:06 PM on May 26, 2018
Cherry Valance. (If you're into The Outsiders.)
posted by Temeraria at 9:23 PM on May 26, 2018 [4 favorites]
posted by Temeraria at 9:23 PM on May 26, 2018 [4 favorites]
Candy
posted by bleep at 9:38 PM on May 26, 2018 [2 favorites]
posted by bleep at 9:38 PM on May 26, 2018 [2 favorites]
Turtle (the candy, not the reptile).
posted by Weeping_angel at 9:48 PM on May 26, 2018
posted by Weeping_angel at 9:48 PM on May 26, 2018
vodka
posted by 5_13_23_42_69_666 at 9:54 PM on May 26, 2018
posted by 5_13_23_42_69_666 at 9:54 PM on May 26, 2018
What a pretty girl! You don't have to name your dogs as a set. The name you want is Tralfaz.
posted by Rob Rockets at 9:57 PM on May 26, 2018 [2 favorites]
posted by Rob Rockets at 9:57 PM on May 26, 2018 [2 favorites]
Gertrude (Gertie), Pork Chop, Batty, Ginger, Olive, Mavis, Coconut.
posted by fluffy battle kitten at 9:58 PM on May 26, 2018
posted by fluffy battle kitten at 9:58 PM on May 26, 2018
Bindi (those forehead dots)
Flicka
Her Royal Highness, Princess Adorable Cuteness Personified, Meghan Catherine Charlotte Elizabeth Regina, First of Her Name
Clara Rockford (from one of your FPPs)
Sarah Jane Smith or the name of your daughter's favorite Doctor Who companion from the new series
posted by LeftMyHeartInSanFrancisco at 10:00 PM on May 26, 2018
Flicka
Her Royal Highness, Princess Adorable Cuteness Personified, Meghan Catherine Charlotte Elizabeth Regina, First of Her Name
Clara Rockford (from one of your FPPs)
Sarah Jane Smith or the name of your daughter's favorite Doctor Who companion from the new series
posted by LeftMyHeartInSanFrancisco at 10:00 PM on May 26, 2018
Oh, I forgot!
Those cute freckles = Pippi Longstocking
Ladybug
posted by LeftMyHeartInSanFrancisco at 10:07 PM on May 26, 2018 [2 favorites]
Those cute freckles = Pippi Longstocking
Ladybug
posted by LeftMyHeartInSanFrancisco at 10:07 PM on May 26, 2018 [2 favorites]
Perhaps her long sojourn to find you was analogous to The Journey of Natty Gann? A fine name for one with such moxie!
posted by lieber hair at 10:18 PM on May 26, 2018
posted by lieber hair at 10:18 PM on May 26, 2018
Pippi Longstocking
Before I was born, Mom had a Springer spaniel named Pippi. She was trained so that if you said, "Take a bath, Pippi; you stink!" she would go jump in the creek. One day, she brought home a Corningware casserole. Mom asked her where the lid was, and she brought that a few days later. So, Pippi has a precedent as a name for smart, sassy girldogs.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 11:27 PM on May 26, 2018 [6 favorites]
Before I was born, Mom had a Springer spaniel named Pippi. She was trained so that if you said, "Take a bath, Pippi; you stink!" she would go jump in the creek. One day, she brought home a Corningware casserole. Mom asked her where the lid was, and she brought that a few days later. So, Pippi has a precedent as a name for smart, sassy girldogs.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 11:27 PM on May 26, 2018 [6 favorites]
I'm fairly certain her name is Dorothy. Dot or Dottie for short.
posted by nenequesadilla at 12:34 AM on May 27, 2018 [1 favorite]
posted by nenequesadilla at 12:34 AM on May 27, 2018 [1 favorite]
She's a Whiskey and it's also because all corgis must have names related to the Queen's corgis because that is just what one does when getting a wonderful fairydog. In 1944, Elizabeth was given Susan as a gift on her 18th birthday, Susan begat Sugar who begat Sherry and Whiskey.
Although Sherry is also cute, then you'd also have Sherry and Soda adding a delightful consonance.
posted by yes I said yes I will Yes at 2:58 AM on May 27, 2018 [2 favorites]
Although Sherry is also cute, then you'd also have Sherry and Soda adding a delightful consonance.
posted by yes I said yes I will Yes at 2:58 AM on May 27, 2018 [2 favorites]
Oh, she is a beautiful girl!
First name that popped into my head was Abigail or Abby. Not sure why.
Congratulations on your new family member!
posted by bookmammal at 3:26 AM on May 27, 2018
First name that popped into my head was Abigail or Abby. Not sure why.
Congratulations on your new family member!
posted by bookmammal at 3:26 AM on May 27, 2018
Morgan? (As in Captain)
Stoli
She is beautiful! And they are going to be a really funny duo! :)
posted by floweredfish at 3:36 AM on May 27, 2018
Stoli
She is beautiful! And they are going to be a really funny duo! :)
posted by floweredfish at 3:36 AM on May 27, 2018
Does she have the corgi bum swagger? She could be Milkshake to pair with your other dog and celebrate the corgi waddle.
posted by shortyJBot at 3:40 AM on May 27, 2018 [5 favorites]
posted by shortyJBot at 3:40 AM on May 27, 2018 [5 favorites]
You can combine two of the above suggestions for extra rightness. Cherry Valance's real name was Sherri. So you could reference both the Queen and the Outsiders and name this pup Sherry Valance.
posted by nantucket at 6:25 AM on May 27, 2018 [1 favorite]
posted by nantucket at 6:25 AM on May 27, 2018 [1 favorite]
I just want to kiss her little nose! Those freckles!
(And to stay on topic: Freckle, Lucy, Wiggles)
posted by happyturtle at 8:41 AM on May 27, 2018
(And to stay on topic: Freckle, Lucy, Wiggles)
posted by happyturtle at 8:41 AM on May 27, 2018
Boba
posted by lakeroon at 11:45 AM on May 27, 2018 [2 favorites]
posted by lakeroon at 11:45 AM on May 27, 2018 [2 favorites]
I also think snack foods are an excellent blend with Soda and not quite so matchy?
Pretzel is an excellent corgi name.
Pretzel and Soda!!
(Peanut could work too?)
posted by nakedmolerats at 12:10 PM on May 27, 2018 [1 favorite]
Pretzel is an excellent corgi name.
Pretzel and Soda!!
(Peanut could work too?)
posted by nakedmolerats at 12:10 PM on May 27, 2018 [1 favorite]
Casey
posted by Carouselle at 12:47 PM on May 27, 2018
posted by Carouselle at 12:47 PM on May 27, 2018
Bailey
posted by Iris Gambol at 4:23 PM on May 27, 2018
posted by Iris Gambol at 4:23 PM on May 27, 2018
Mitzi
Schatzie
Chica
Lela (dark haired beauty)
Zita (girl)
Zelia (sunshine)
Roxy
Trixi
Dixie
Winnie (Cooper)
Tilda
Willow
Patsy Stone
posted by Z if for Zillah at 6:57 PM on May 27, 2018
Schatzie
Chica
Lela (dark haired beauty)
Zita (girl)
Zelia (sunshine)
Roxy
Trixi
Dixie
Winnie (Cooper)
Tilda
Willow
Patsy Stone
posted by Z if for Zillah at 6:57 PM on May 27, 2018
Best answer: Tango! When she gets into something you can call her Whiskey Tango --- Foxtrot :)
posted by onebyone at 7:29 PM on May 27, 2018
posted by onebyone at 7:29 PM on May 27, 2018
Response by poster: I pushed for Whiskey, then my wife suggested Tango, then I saw onebyone's post and it all fell into place. So Tango it is, AKA W. Tango Foxtrot, AKA wtf.
here's a bonus pic of the two working on their branch management
posted by malphigian at 10:07 PM on May 28, 2018 [4 favorites]
here's a bonus pic of the two working on their branch management
posted by malphigian at 10:07 PM on May 28, 2018 [4 favorites]
I think this is going to be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 10:46 PM on May 28, 2018 [2 favorites]
posted by The Underpants Monster at 10:46 PM on May 28, 2018 [2 favorites]
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posted by mochapickle at 8:55 PM on May 26, 2018 [5 favorites]