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December 1, 2020 5:57 AM Subscribe
We have just fostered a new pup. He needs a name!
He's 55 pounds of compact mixed-breed energy. His previous people apparently called him Hercules but he doesn't really respond to that. While it matches his strength, it's not really a good dog name to shout into the yard or use to address the dog (I feel like the mom from the Nutty Professor). It's too long and doesn't flow well. He doesn't even look up when you use it. He's about 1.5 years old, so hopefully still young enough to learn a new name.
He's a mutt, probably mostly a bully breed like APBT or AmStaff and maybe a little Boston Terrier (those ears). When he yawns, he's obviously also part shark (he looks like Stitch from Lilo & Stitch - that has been vetoed).
I need something short and shoutable, no more than 1 or 2 syllables. I like people names, but not a requirement. Something that works in German would be a nice extra (so my grandmother can say the name of her great-granddog without tripping - please no TH in the name).
Help me, Meta!
He's 55 pounds of compact mixed-breed energy. His previous people apparently called him Hercules but he doesn't really respond to that. While it matches his strength, it's not really a good dog name to shout into the yard or use to address the dog (I feel like the mom from the Nutty Professor). It's too long and doesn't flow well. He doesn't even look up when you use it. He's about 1.5 years old, so hopefully still young enough to learn a new name.
He's a mutt, probably mostly a bully breed like APBT or AmStaff and maybe a little Boston Terrier (those ears). When he yawns, he's obviously also part shark (he looks like Stitch from Lilo & Stitch - that has been vetoed).
I need something short and shoutable, no more than 1 or 2 syllables. I like people names, but not a requirement. Something that works in German would be a nice extra (so my grandmother can say the name of her great-granddog without tripping - please no TH in the name).
Help me, Meta!
How about Ajax? You'd get the mythology angle but it's easier to shout.
posted by phunniemee at 6:15 AM on December 1, 2020
posted by phunniemee at 6:15 AM on December 1, 2020
It appears that the German word for shark is hai. Also used as a name meaning "from the sea"
Sticking with the theme of the letter H and German people names, how about Heinz? It means "ruler of the home". Or if he likes sticks, Hackett? That means "little woodcutter".
When I call my dog I often just yell "Come on!" or "Load up!", neither of which is his name but he responds to them so there's that.
Your beautiful dog is so smilingly wonderful! Congrats, and thank you for fostering!
posted by RobinofFrocksley at 6:20 AM on December 1, 2020 [3 favorites]
Sticking with the theme of the letter H and German people names, how about Heinz? It means "ruler of the home". Or if he likes sticks, Hackett? That means "little woodcutter".
When I call my dog I often just yell "Come on!" or "Load up!", neither of which is his name but he responds to them so there's that.
Your beautiful dog is so smilingly wonderful! Congrats, and thank you for fostering!
posted by RobinofFrocksley at 6:20 AM on December 1, 2020 [3 favorites]
I think he may be an Egbert, called Eggie or Eggs except when he's in trouble.
posted by ArbitraryAndCapricious at 6:26 AM on December 1, 2020 [2 favorites]
posted by ArbitraryAndCapricious at 6:26 AM on December 1, 2020 [2 favorites]
He looks like a Victor to me - and a very good boy!
posted by northernish at 6:26 AM on December 1, 2020 [1 favorite]
posted by northernish at 6:26 AM on December 1, 2020 [1 favorite]
Stuart. Stewie for his nickname.
posted by fourpotatoes at 6:28 AM on December 1, 2020
posted by fourpotatoes at 6:28 AM on December 1, 2020
Leon
posted by corey flood at 6:43 AM on December 1, 2020
posted by corey flood at 6:43 AM on December 1, 2020
I love Heinz. Not only the meaning and the Germanness, but it reflects that he's a mutt - 57 flavors!
posted by nkknkk at 6:43 AM on December 1, 2020 [10 favorites]
posted by nkknkk at 6:43 AM on December 1, 2020 [10 favorites]
Wallace.
posted by seanmpuckett at 6:48 AM on December 1, 2020
posted by seanmpuckett at 6:48 AM on December 1, 2020
that dog is a Buster, no doubt about it. Also possibly a Pepper, Hank, Fungo, Reg, or Deb.
posted by entropone at 7:05 AM on December 1, 2020 [3 favorites]
posted by entropone at 7:05 AM on December 1, 2020 [3 favorites]
Waldo
posted by Orange Dinosaur Slide at 7:06 AM on December 1, 2020
posted by Orange Dinosaur Slide at 7:06 AM on December 1, 2020
OMG I *love* him. I think that he looks like an Oskar. Congratulations on the new addition!
posted by mezzanayne at 7:17 AM on December 1, 2020 [2 favorites]
posted by mezzanayne at 7:17 AM on December 1, 2020 [2 favorites]
Gonzo
posted by computech_apolloniajames at 7:23 AM on December 1, 2020
posted by computech_apolloniajames at 7:23 AM on December 1, 2020
I have no idea why, but he looks like a Bucky to me.
posted by somanyamys at 7:24 AM on December 1, 2020
posted by somanyamys at 7:24 AM on December 1, 2020
Henry
posted by sciencegeek at 7:25 AM on December 1, 2020
posted by sciencegeek at 7:25 AM on December 1, 2020
Ratatosk is the busy squirrel who clambers up and down Yggdrasil as presumably your pup will too. I know that’s too long for daily/shouted use but it shortens to Rats or Ratso or Tusker or maybe even Squirrel.
posted by miles per flower at 7:32 AM on December 1, 2020
posted by miles per flower at 7:32 AM on December 1, 2020
Fritz!
posted by soy_renfield at 7:52 AM on December 1, 2020
posted by soy_renfield at 7:52 AM on December 1, 2020
When I saw the pictures, I said out loud "ooh, what a cute beefy boy!" , so Beefy !
posted by Sparky Buttons at 8:20 AM on December 1, 2020 [1 favorite]
posted by Sparky Buttons at 8:20 AM on December 1, 2020 [1 favorite]
Hermes
posted by aniola at 8:37 AM on December 1, 2020 [1 favorite]
posted by aniola at 8:37 AM on December 1, 2020 [1 favorite]
Hector. Some Greek influence.
posted by freshwater at 8:55 AM on December 1, 2020
posted by freshwater at 8:55 AM on December 1, 2020
Looked at his pic and BOSCO!
posted by LaBellaStella at 9:11 AM on December 1, 2020
posted by LaBellaStella at 9:11 AM on December 1, 2020
That’s a Fezzik.
posted by matildaben at 9:33 AM on December 1, 2020
posted by matildaben at 9:33 AM on December 1, 2020
First thought when I saw him was 'Guido'. I have no idea why.
posted by Chairboy at 10:11 AM on December 1, 2020
posted by Chairboy at 10:11 AM on December 1, 2020
Hambone or Tugboat
posted by moonmilk at 10:33 AM on December 1, 2020 [2 favorites]
posted by moonmilk at 10:33 AM on December 1, 2020 [2 favorites]
He looks like an Otis to me!
posted by wuzandfuzz at 10:45 AM on December 1, 2020
posted by wuzandfuzz at 10:45 AM on December 1, 2020
If you name him Hambone you'd better let YoungAmerican know!
posted by radioamy at 10:56 AM on December 1, 2020
posted by radioamy at 10:56 AM on December 1, 2020
He looks like a Pierre or a Pete. Therefore, to be influenced by German, he is a Petrus, or, in a sideways move, a Dieter.
posted by einekleine at 11:10 AM on December 1, 2020
posted by einekleine at 11:10 AM on December 1, 2020
Ozzy? He's adorable! Congratulations!
posted by WalkerWestridge at 11:30 AM on December 1, 2020
posted by WalkerWestridge at 11:30 AM on December 1, 2020
I looked and instantly the name "Sport" came to me.
He's a great strong sturdy awesome boy!!
posted by I_Love_Bananas at 12:58 PM on December 1, 2020
He's a great strong sturdy awesome boy!!
posted by I_Love_Bananas at 12:58 PM on December 1, 2020
Johnny. Johnny Doggo.
Henry is also good.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 1:21 PM on December 1, 2020
Henry is also good.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 1:21 PM on December 1, 2020
I agree with Fuchsoid. That's Chester A. Barker. Chet, for short calling purposes.
posted by Weftage at 2:51 PM on December 1, 2020
posted by Weftage at 2:51 PM on December 1, 2020
Baxter.
posted by mefireader at 3:57 PM on December 1, 2020
posted by mefireader at 3:57 PM on December 1, 2020
with ears like that? Either Watson or Walter.
(from Robert Watson-Watt, or Walter Eugene "Radar" O'Reilly from M*A*S*H)
posted by scruss at 5:01 PM on December 1, 2020 [1 favorite]
(from Robert Watson-Watt, or Walter Eugene "Radar" O'Reilly from M*A*S*H)
posted by scruss at 5:01 PM on December 1, 2020 [1 favorite]
"Nathan" jumped into my mind when I saw him.
No idea why.
posted by rpfields at 6:28 PM on December 1, 2020
No idea why.
posted by rpfields at 6:28 PM on December 1, 2020
"Nathan" jumped into my mind when I saw him.
No idea why.
He’s got kind of a “tough guy on the outside, softie on the inside” vibe going on, like Nathan Detroit from Guys and Dolls.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 6:57 PM on December 1, 2020 [1 favorite]
No idea why.
He’s got kind of a “tough guy on the outside, softie on the inside” vibe going on, like Nathan Detroit from Guys and Dolls.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 6:57 PM on December 1, 2020 [1 favorite]
Steve Reeves played Hercules in a bunch of movies - Steve would be a great dogname.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 6:59 PM on December 1, 2020
posted by The Underpants Monster at 6:59 PM on December 1, 2020
Titan
posted by warriorqueen at 7:07 PM on December 1, 2020
posted by warriorqueen at 7:07 PM on December 1, 2020
Sam
posted by pinochiette at 8:11 PM on December 1, 2020
posted by pinochiette at 8:11 PM on December 1, 2020
I'm also leaning towards Charlie or Henry.
What a damn cute doggo!!!!
posted by Kitchen Witch at 10:08 PM on December 1, 2020
What a damn cute doggo!!!!
posted by Kitchen Witch at 10:08 PM on December 1, 2020
Response by poster: Thanks for all the great suggestions and compliments! Himself is aware of his cuteness.
Heinz (short for Heinrich/Henry) seems to meet with approval, and it's nice and shoutable. Thanks again!
posted by yggdrasil at 5:15 AM on December 2, 2020 [8 favorites]
Heinz (short for Heinrich/Henry) seems to meet with approval, and it's nice and shoutable. Thanks again!
posted by yggdrasil at 5:15 AM on December 2, 2020 [8 favorites]
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