please hive mind, name my dog
July 11, 2008 9:06 PM Subscribe
help me name my puppy that i am picking up tomorrow if all goes well. ready. set. go.
Is it a boy or a girl?
Boy= Oscar, Oswald, Otto, or Iggy
Girl= Polly, Izzy, or Cupcake
posted by fluffy battle kitten at 9:09 PM on July 11, 2008
Boy= Oscar, Oswald, Otto, or Iggy
Girl= Polly, Izzy, or Cupcake
posted by fluffy battle kitten at 9:09 PM on July 11, 2008
Kevin
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! at 9:10 PM on July 11, 2008
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! at 9:10 PM on July 11, 2008
LOLDOG.
posted by orthogonality at 9:10 PM on July 11, 2008
posted by orthogonality at 9:10 PM on July 11, 2008
the first name that popped into my head was "bingo."
posted by thinkingwoman at 9:14 PM on July 11, 2008
posted by thinkingwoman at 9:14 PM on July 11, 2008
Mr. Sexypants. What a cute puppy.
Seriously, though, whatever you choose, give the dog a real name. I want to kill everyone I see who gives his pet a name like Bubbles (or Cupcake). I generally abide by the rule of "would you name your child that?"
posted by phunniemee at 9:15 PM on July 11, 2008
Seriously, though, whatever you choose, give the dog a real name. I want to kill everyone I see who gives his pet a name like Bubbles (or Cupcake). I generally abide by the rule of "would you name your child that?"
posted by phunniemee at 9:15 PM on July 11, 2008
Toots.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 9:16 PM on July 11, 2008 [2 favorites]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 9:16 PM on July 11, 2008 [2 favorites]
Showcase Showdown
posted by Inside Out Girl at 9:21 PM on July 11, 2008
posted by Inside Out Girl at 9:21 PM on July 11, 2008
Fishface
posted by mullacc at 9:21 PM on July 11, 2008 [3 favorites]
posted by mullacc at 9:21 PM on July 11, 2008 [3 favorites]
or Plinko
posted by Inside Out Girl at 9:21 PM on July 11, 2008
posted by Inside Out Girl at 9:21 PM on July 11, 2008
phunniemee, the whole point of naming a pet is that you don't have to give it a "normal" name. It's not going to get made fun of by the other dogs at puppy school!
posted by radioamy at 9:25 PM on July 11, 2008
posted by radioamy at 9:25 PM on July 11, 2008
Lunchbox
Fiest
Ostara
Boondoggle
Abby
Cassidy
Libby
Toasty
Chevrolet
Frijole
Pretzel
Pumpkin
Freya
Dee O Gee
Dindi
Shakopee
Winona
Fritzi
Frau
LuLu
Maya
posted by Ostara at 9:30 PM on July 11, 2008
Fiest
Ostara
Boondoggle
Abby
Cassidy
Libby
Toasty
Chevrolet
Frijole
Pretzel
Pumpkin
Freya
Dee O Gee
Dindi
Shakopee
Winona
Fritzi
Frau
LuLu
Maya
posted by Ostara at 9:30 PM on July 11, 2008
Phunniemee
posted by qxntpqbbbqxl at 9:33 PM on July 11, 2008 [1 favorite]
posted by qxntpqbbbqxl at 9:33 PM on July 11, 2008 [1 favorite]
Judge Judy
posted by brynna at 9:34 PM on July 11, 2008 [2 favorites]
posted by brynna at 9:34 PM on July 11, 2008 [2 favorites]
Michigan
posted by carefulmonkey at 9:39 PM on July 11, 2008
posted by carefulmonkey at 9:39 PM on July 11, 2008
Dakota
posted by seawallrunner at 9:42 PM on July 11, 2008
posted by seawallrunner at 9:42 PM on July 11, 2008
snuggleguts.
posted by heavenstobetsy at 9:46 PM on July 11, 2008
posted by heavenstobetsy at 9:46 PM on July 11, 2008
The first thought that came to mind was Butterscotch and I looked for translations & synonyms that might sound more interesting, but didn't come up with anything except for Tawny or Honey, which might not fit the bill. Other things that come to mind: Ramona (as in Quimby from the Beverly Cleary books), Asha (which mean hope in Arabic), Dulcinea (there seems to be something very sweet about her). Once we adopted two dogs, the girl we named immediately (Harper), but the boy took some work and we spontaneously settled on Reilly which fit him perfectly. Something might come to you as soon as you get to know her a bit more. I tend to look towards books and plays for inspiration. Good luck!
posted by katemcd at 9:51 PM on July 11, 2008
posted by katemcd at 9:51 PM on July 11, 2008
Tallulah, after Tallulah Bankhead - a famous dancer of the 1920s. Your girl is set to be a real head-turner and she looks like a diva ... :-)
posted by Susurration at 9:53 PM on July 11, 2008
posted by Susurration at 9:53 PM on July 11, 2008
Moxie.
Has the benefit of coming with the nickname "Mox."
posted by Solon and Thanks at 10:03 PM on July 11, 2008
Has the benefit of coming with the nickname "Mox."
posted by Solon and Thanks at 10:03 PM on July 11, 2008
She looks like a Zoe to me. Zoe means "life". She is a little doll.
Taffy
Tessie
Gigi
Skyler
Isabella
Marchella
posted by JujuB at 10:03 PM on July 11, 2008
Taffy
Tessie
Gigi
Skyler
Isabella
Marchella
posted by JujuB at 10:03 PM on July 11, 2008
Zoë is fantastic if you're a firefly fan! Actually, most things in life are.
posted by Solon and Thanks at 10:06 PM on July 11, 2008 [1 favorite]
posted by Solon and Thanks at 10:06 PM on July 11, 2008 [1 favorite]
Mildred
Ginger
Flibbertigibbet and call her Flibbet or Gibbet
Bathmat-- Mattie for short
Magdalena
Genevra (my great gramma's name!)
Aoife
posted by oflinkey at 10:11 PM on July 11, 2008
Ginger
Flibbertigibbet and call her Flibbet or Gibbet
Bathmat-- Mattie for short
Magdalena
Genevra (my great gramma's name!)
Aoife
posted by oflinkey at 10:11 PM on July 11, 2008
Name her mefi?
posted by baserunner73 at 10:18 PM on July 11, 2008
posted by baserunner73 at 10:18 PM on July 11, 2008
Fay
posted by slowfasthazel at 10:20 PM on July 11, 2008
posted by slowfasthazel at 10:20 PM on July 11, 2008
OH DEAR GOD THE CUTE.
I recommend "fluffy-butt." Others may disagree.
posted by Space Kitty at 10:27 PM on July 11, 2008
I recommend "fluffy-butt." Others may disagree.
posted by Space Kitty at 10:27 PM on July 11, 2008
I generally abide by the rule of "would you name your child that?"
Yeah, well, your dog isn't going to be signing any credit cards or tax returns.
Well, unless her name is Santos L Hauper.
My criteria is "what would you call your kid (I don't go by my legal name)"
In that vein, I suggest Doggins. Because every kid wants to be called Doggins.
I don't have kids.
Look, just name her Dirigibledog.
Smaug?
posted by dirigibleman at 10:28 PM on July 11, 2008
Yeah, well, your dog isn't going to be signing any credit cards or tax returns.
Well, unless her name is Santos L Hauper.
My criteria is "what would you call your kid (I don't go by my legal name)"
In that vein, I suggest Doggins. Because every kid wants to be called Doggins.
I don't have kids.
Look, just name her Dirigibledog.
Smaug?
posted by dirigibleman at 10:28 PM on July 11, 2008
Burp! You should name your dog Burp!
I'm a little drunk.
posted by dirigibleman at 10:29 PM on July 11, 2008
I'm a little drunk.
posted by dirigibleman at 10:29 PM on July 11, 2008
Muffin. That was the first thing that popped into my head.
posted by MadamM at 10:52 PM on July 11, 2008
posted by MadamM at 10:52 PM on July 11, 2008
That little pup looks like a Toffee to me.
Seconded.
And christ, that is a cute dog.
posted by you're a kitty! at 11:06 PM on July 11, 2008
Seconded.
And christ, that is a cute dog.
posted by you're a kitty! at 11:06 PM on July 11, 2008
Butter McStinkle Pantshorts.
posted by YoBananaBoy at 11:17 PM on July 11, 2008 [2 favorites]
posted by YoBananaBoy at 11:17 PM on July 11, 2008 [2 favorites]
What a beautiful pup! I love jamaro's suggestion for Toffee or even Butterscotch, with Scotch for short (a nod to the red hair).
posted by ceri richard at 11:22 PM on July 11, 2008
posted by ceri richard at 11:22 PM on July 11, 2008
Whats something that's been influential and prevalent in your life, without being too on-the-nose?
When I adopted my two cats, I knew that if I got a female cat, it woud be named "Fitz," after Ella Fitzgerald. This was because of a cat named "Mingus" which an old room mate stole from me.
Upon meeting the first cat I knew would be part f my household, who was the biggest troublemaker in BARC, I knew that "Fitz" just fit him perfectly, despite being male. After all, he was always having fits of something or other.
Couldn't come up with a proper name for the other one, though, a sweet, docile little kitten whose two brothers had been adopted together, leaving him behind. My friend suggested that if one was named Fitzgerald, the other should be named "Zelda." No, he's a boy, I relied. "Gatsby, then," she said. And it was perfect.
As it turns out, "Fitz" ad "Gatsby" are both names which have very personal meanings for me in my life, and which I hadn't pieced together until that moment.
Your new dog is absolutely adorable, and I'm sure she'll be a joy to you and your family. But none of the names we come up with will be right. Dig deep for something that means something to you.
posted by Navelgazer at 11:25 PM on July 11, 2008
When I adopted my two cats, I knew that if I got a female cat, it woud be named "Fitz," after Ella Fitzgerald. This was because of a cat named "Mingus" which an old room mate stole from me.
Upon meeting the first cat I knew would be part f my household, who was the biggest troublemaker in BARC, I knew that "Fitz" just fit him perfectly, despite being male. After all, he was always having fits of something or other.
Couldn't come up with a proper name for the other one, though, a sweet, docile little kitten whose two brothers had been adopted together, leaving him behind. My friend suggested that if one was named Fitzgerald, the other should be named "Zelda." No, he's a boy, I relied. "Gatsby, then," she said. And it was perfect.
As it turns out, "Fitz" ad "Gatsby" are both names which have very personal meanings for me in my life, and which I hadn't pieced together until that moment.
Your new dog is absolutely adorable, and I'm sure she'll be a joy to you and your family. But none of the names we come up with will be right. Dig deep for something that means something to you.
posted by Navelgazer at 11:25 PM on July 11, 2008
Figure out the names to some prominent ewoks. The dog definitely looks like an ewok.
posted by milqman at 11:26 PM on July 11, 2008
posted by milqman at 11:26 PM on July 11, 2008
Figure out the names to some prominent ewoks.
Well, seeing as I already outted my geekishness a few posts back, and I'm curious about this, I'll bite. Here are your choices:
Erpham Warrick, Deej Warrick, Shodu Warrick, Weechee Warrick, Widdle (Willy) Warrick, Wicket W. Warrick, Winda Warrick, Baga, Chief Chirpa, Princess Kneesaa, Asha, Logra, Teebo, Malani, Paploo, Latara, Chukha-Trok, Lumat, Romba, Warok, Nippett.
Nothing too crazy. Incidentally, Ewoks are patriarchal little guys.
posted by Solon and Thanks at 11:37 PM on July 11, 2008
Well, seeing as I already outted my geekishness a few posts back, and I'm curious about this, I'll bite. Here are your choices:
Erpham Warrick, Deej Warrick, Shodu Warrick, Weechee Warrick, Widdle (Willy) Warrick, Wicket W. Warrick, Winda Warrick, Baga, Chief Chirpa, Princess Kneesaa, Asha, Logra, Teebo, Malani, Paploo, Latara, Chukha-Trok, Lumat, Romba, Warok, Nippett.
Nothing too crazy. Incidentally, Ewoks are patriarchal little guys.
posted by Solon and Thanks at 11:37 PM on July 11, 2008
Seconding 'Taffy.'
How 'bout 'Loopy'? From 'lupa', Latin for wolf.
Or 'Chompsky'? (cribbed from Related Questions)
posted by jamjam at 12:06 AM on July 12, 2008
How 'bout 'Loopy'? From 'lupa', Latin for wolf.
Or 'Chompsky'? (cribbed from Related Questions)
posted by jamjam at 12:06 AM on July 12, 2008
I know I'm late to this show and there's a hundred answers in front of this one; still, I want my voice heard in this here choir. As follows:
Let her 'name herself' ie let her personality and/or dominant traits help you, with her, to settle upon a name. I had a great German Shepard, lo those long years ago, and she bonded to me fast, she followed me everywhere I went, she shadowed my every step -- I named her Shadow. I mean, yeah, I could have just called her Myrtle, right out of the box as it were, but quite frankly I think that Shadow is a lot cooler name than Myrtle or Loofah or Doofy or Griselda or what have you.
What's the hurry? Let her in on this process.
Have fun!
Peace.
posted by dancestoblue at 1:24 AM on July 12, 2008 [1 favorite]
Let her 'name herself' ie let her personality and/or dominant traits help you, with her, to settle upon a name. I had a great German Shepard, lo those long years ago, and she bonded to me fast, she followed me everywhere I went, she shadowed my every step -- I named her Shadow. I mean, yeah, I could have just called her Myrtle, right out of the box as it were, but quite frankly I think that Shadow is a lot cooler name than Myrtle or Loofah or Doofy or Griselda or what have you.
What's the hurry? Let her in on this process.
Have fun!
Peace.
posted by dancestoblue at 1:24 AM on July 12, 2008 [1 favorite]
On reflection, Griselda might not be too bad...
posted by dancestoblue at 1:27 AM on July 12, 2008
posted by dancestoblue at 1:27 AM on July 12, 2008
Cara, short for Caramel
posted by happyturtle at 2:30 AM on July 12, 2008
posted by happyturtle at 2:30 AM on July 12, 2008
Thuglife.
posted by Succa at 4:24 AM on July 12, 2008 [1 favorite]
posted by Succa at 4:24 AM on July 12, 2008 [1 favorite]
Noodle.
posted by little miss s at 5:36 AM on July 12, 2008
posted by little miss s at 5:36 AM on July 12, 2008
Lilo. (pronounced Lee-lo, like Lilo and Stitch, the movie)
posted by _Mona_ at 6:08 AM on July 12, 2008
posted by _Mona_ at 6:08 AM on July 12, 2008
What a cutie!!! *melts at puppy goodness*
When I look at her, for some reason I hear the name Ingrid. Dulce ("sweet" in Spanish) is also a good fit.
posted by arishaun at 6:10 AM on July 12, 2008
When I look at her, for some reason I hear the name Ingrid. Dulce ("sweet" in Spanish) is also a good fit.
posted by arishaun at 6:10 AM on July 12, 2008
lovehandles
posted by parmanparman at 6:13 AM on July 12, 2008
posted by parmanparman at 6:13 AM on July 12, 2008
Taxi.
Imagine the other dog owner's in the park looking at you like you were demented. Fun.
posted by lucia__is__dada at 6:37 AM on July 12, 2008
Imagine the other dog owner's in the park looking at you like you were demented. Fun.
posted by lucia__is__dada at 6:37 AM on July 12, 2008
You realize that you are buying from a backyard breeder, right?
posted by pieoverdone at 6:48 AM on July 12, 2008 [2 favorites]
posted by pieoverdone at 6:48 AM on July 12, 2008 [2 favorites]
call it 'stain'. then you can yell really loud: "COME, STAIN!"
posted by Mach5 at 6:52 AM on July 12, 2008
posted by Mach5 at 6:52 AM on July 12, 2008
Mischief, Chief for short.
posted by silkygreenbelly at 8:37 AM on July 12, 2008
posted by silkygreenbelly at 8:37 AM on July 12, 2008
Nthing "Taffy." As soon as I read that suggestion, the pup's picture popped into my mind and I thought she does look like a Taffy. Perhaps a "Taffy Anne" if she's naughty. (Does anyone else spontaneously add a middle name to their pet that eventually sticks? I've done this in recent years with my greyhound and our current cat.)
posted by Oriole Adams at 10:22 AM on July 12, 2008
posted by Oriole Adams at 10:22 AM on July 12, 2008
Taffy? No way. Colonel Snuffykins.
posted by runningwithscissors at 11:11 AM on July 12, 2008
posted by runningwithscissors at 11:11 AM on July 12, 2008
Er, um, no, I don't have a name suggestion. But I am partial to Noodle and Celia.
Please do update us on what you eventually name this reeeeedonkulously adorable pup.
posted by computech_apolloniajames at 11:49 AM on July 12, 2008
Please do update us on what you eventually name this reeeeedonkulously adorable pup.
posted by computech_apolloniajames at 11:49 AM on July 12, 2008
I am a big fan of food names for pets (I had a kitten named Tempura, and when my friend couldn't name his kitten I came up with Pepper, which stuck). So I vote for previously mentioned Toffee, Taffy, or Butterscotch.
Oriole Adams, our dog Honey (see above about food names) became Honey Petunia.
posted by radioamy at 11:55 AM on July 12, 2008
Oriole Adams, our dog Honey (see above about food names) became Honey Petunia.
posted by radioamy at 11:55 AM on July 12, 2008
She looks like a Doodle to me. Noodle, like computech_apolloniajames suggested, would also be acceptable. I also like Saturn, for some reason. Or Cleo.
She is absolutely adorable!! I'm jealous!
posted by lilac girl at 12:02 PM on July 12, 2008
She is absolutely adorable!! I'm jealous!
posted by lilac girl at 12:02 PM on July 12, 2008
I cannot help, as I have died from cuteness. sorry.
posted by killy willy at 12:25 PM on July 12, 2008
posted by killy willy at 12:25 PM on July 12, 2008
Rose
Ruby
Camellia
Dot > Dotty
Penny
Magdalena > Maggie > Mags
Priscilla > Prissy
Missy
posted by loiseau at 2:32 PM on July 12, 2008
Ruby
Camellia
Dot > Dotty
Penny
Magdalena > Maggie > Mags
Priscilla > Prissy
Missy
posted by loiseau at 2:32 PM on July 12, 2008
Muppet
posted by nenequesadilla at 8:43 PM on July 12, 2008
posted by nenequesadilla at 8:43 PM on July 12, 2008
Ming the Merciless?
posted by nenequesadilla at 8:46 PM on July 12, 2008 [1 favorite]
posted by nenequesadilla at 8:46 PM on July 12, 2008 [1 favorite]
Gotta be 'Gizmo'
posted by Spyder's Game at 1:58 PM on July 14, 2008
posted by Spyder's Game at 1:58 PM on July 14, 2008
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