Name my ferrets
April 29, 2005 2:22 PM Subscribe
Name my two new ferrets!
So we're adopting two ferrets this weekend, a male and a female, both sables, and, of course, we have no idea what to call them. I'm a big fan of 'pair' names, ones that go together (i.e. we had a pair of cats named Zelda and Scott). The more pompous and obscure the better!
So we're adopting two ferrets this weekend, a male and a female, both sables, and, of course, we have no idea what to call them. I'm a big fan of 'pair' names, ones that go together (i.e. we had a pair of cats named Zelda and Scott). The more pompous and obscure the better!
Pip and Estella?
posted by ludwig_van at 2:29 PM on April 29, 2005
posted by ludwig_van at 2:29 PM on April 29, 2005
Bézier and Hermite (pronounced bezz-yay and her-meat).
posted by driveler at 2:33 PM on April 29, 2005
posted by driveler at 2:33 PM on April 29, 2005
I had two cats named Fanny and Joseph (anyone get that?). I'd think something like Roquefort and Stilton would be good, too, 'cause, you know, they kinda stink.
posted by MrMoonPie at 2:34 PM on April 29, 2005
posted by MrMoonPie at 2:34 PM on April 29, 2005
Quemoy and Matsu
posted by IndigoJones at 2:44 PM on April 29, 2005
posted by IndigoJones at 2:44 PM on April 29, 2005
Castor and Remus (or Romulus and Pollox).
posted by ROU_Xenophobe at 2:50 PM on April 29, 2005
posted by ROU_Xenophobe at 2:50 PM on April 29, 2005
The more pompous and obscure the better!
In that case, perhaps Romulus Augustus and Odovocar the Ostrogoth.
posted by ROU_Xenophobe at 2:55 PM on April 29, 2005
In that case, perhaps Romulus Augustus and Odovocar the Ostrogoth.
posted by ROU_Xenophobe at 2:55 PM on April 29, 2005
Cat and Dog?
Anaïs and Henry?
Jimi and Janis?
Thing One and Thing Two?
posted by biscotti at 3:02 PM on April 29, 2005
Anaïs and Henry?
Jimi and Janis?
Thing One and Thing Two?
posted by biscotti at 3:02 PM on April 29, 2005
More!
- Anna and Vronsky
- Cathy and Heathcliff
- Odysseus and Penelope
- Benedick and Beatrice (plenty of Shakespearean options, really -- Hamlet and Ophelia, Othello and Desdemona, Romeo and Juliet [of course], etc.)
- Basil and Sybil (Fawlty)
- Pinky and the Brain
- Bogie and Bacall
- Nicholas and Alexandra
- Victoria and Albert
- Rudolf and Marie (definitely the most obscure of the bunch -- mad props to anyone who gets this)
posted by scody at 3:03 PM on April 29, 2005
- Anna and Vronsky
- Cathy and Heathcliff
- Odysseus and Penelope
- Benedick and Beatrice (plenty of Shakespearean options, really -- Hamlet and Ophelia, Othello and Desdemona, Romeo and Juliet [of course], etc.)
- Basil and Sybil (Fawlty)
- Pinky and the Brain
- Bogie and Bacall
- Nicholas and Alexandra
- Victoria and Albert
- Rudolf and Marie (definitely the most obscure of the bunch -- mad props to anyone who gets this)
posted by scody at 3:03 PM on April 29, 2005
The only pair of animals I've had were newts, who were named Scratch and Sniff. Sniff disappeared, but 5 years later I've still got Scratch.
posted by chickygrrl at 3:04 PM on April 29, 2005
posted by chickygrrl at 3:04 PM on April 29, 2005
Iltis (ill-tiss) is german for ferret. You could name one of them Iltis.
posted by furtive at 3:24 PM on April 29, 2005
posted by furtive at 3:24 PM on April 29, 2005
Gustav and Egon
posted by immer geradeaus at 3:28 PM on April 29, 2005
posted by immer geradeaus at 3:28 PM on April 29, 2005
flotsam and jetsam
rosencrantz and guildenstern (rosy and guildy for short)
hermy and squirmy
I like sacco and vanzetti too....
posted by schyler523 at 3:29 PM on April 29, 2005
rosencrantz and guildenstern (rosy and guildy for short)
hermy and squirmy
I like sacco and vanzetti too....
posted by schyler523 at 3:29 PM on April 29, 2005
Worker & Parasite
Inky & Binky
Pants & Not-So-Much-Pants
Sell & Buy
posted by user92371 at 3:41 PM on April 29, 2005
Inky & Binky
Pants & Not-So-Much-Pants
Sell & Buy
posted by user92371 at 3:41 PM on April 29, 2005
The Dude and Donny
The Dude and Walter
Karl and Hungus
etc...
posted by thewittyname at 3:43 PM on April 29, 2005
The Dude and Walter
Karl and Hungus
etc...
posted by thewittyname at 3:43 PM on April 29, 2005
Koko and Kreme
Chocolate and Cheese
Big Jilm and Lil Jilm
Weasel and Teasel
posted by schyler523 at 3:46 PM on April 29, 2005
Chocolate and Cheese
Big Jilm and Lil Jilm
Weasel and Teasel
posted by schyler523 at 3:46 PM on April 29, 2005
Julius and Ethel
Edward and Wallis
Erlichman and Haldeman
posted by sageleaf at 4:03 PM on April 29, 2005
Edward and Wallis
Erlichman and Haldeman
posted by sageleaf at 4:03 PM on April 29, 2005
MostHolyPorcine - why not choose to honor two of your favorite Metafiltarians?
posted by vignettist at 4:17 PM on April 29, 2005
posted by vignettist at 4:17 PM on April 29, 2005
Bonnie & Clyde
Marie & Pierre (the physics ones)
Homer & Marge
Strange & Charmed
Preop & Postop
Better & Worse (for those who have had eye exams)
posted by Dipsomaniac at 4:25 PM on April 29, 2005
Marie & Pierre (the physics ones)
Homer & Marge
Strange & Charmed
Preop & Postop
Better & Worse (for those who have had eye exams)
posted by Dipsomaniac at 4:25 PM on April 29, 2005
Spike and Julia (or Faye, or FayeFaye)
Ed and Ein
(sorry, it's been a Cowboy Bebop week)
posted by bibbit at 6:00 PM on April 29, 2005
Ed and Ein
(sorry, it's been a Cowboy Bebop week)
posted by bibbit at 6:00 PM on April 29, 2005
Wakko (or Yakko) and Dot
Marty and Jennifer
Joel and Clementine
Bartleby and Loki
Ferris and Sloan
Batman and Robin
posted by itchie at 7:02 PM on April 29, 2005
Marty and Jennifer
Joel and Clementine
Bartleby and Loki
Ferris and Sloan
Batman and Robin
posted by itchie at 7:02 PM on April 29, 2005
With help from my gf:
R2D2 & C3PO (couldn't resist, sorry)
Eric & Shellie
Harold & Maude
Riker & Troi
Willow & Oz
Dumb & Dumber
posted by schyler523 at 8:05 PM on April 29, 2005
R2D2 & C3PO (couldn't resist, sorry)
Eric & Shellie
Harold & Maude
Riker & Troi
Willow & Oz
Dumb & Dumber
posted by schyler523 at 8:05 PM on April 29, 2005
George and Gracie
posted by kamikazegopher at 8:23 PM on April 29, 2005
posted by kamikazegopher at 8:23 PM on April 29, 2005
Cal and Maggie!
posted by hototogisu at 12:29 AM on April 30, 2005
posted by hototogisu at 12:29 AM on April 30, 2005
Tristan and Isolde
posted by thirteenkiller at 12:59 AM on April 30, 2005
posted by thirteenkiller at 12:59 AM on April 30, 2005
Daisy & Duke
Before & After
Hootie & The Blowfish
Montague & Capulet (Monty & Cappy)
posted by MrZero at 9:03 AM on April 30, 2005
Before & After
Hootie & The Blowfish
Montague & Capulet (Monty & Cappy)
posted by MrZero at 9:03 AM on April 30, 2005
I'm late to the party and most of the good ones are taken, but:
lower culture...
Fred and Ethel
Donnie and Marie
Luke and Leia
Major and Burns (MASH's ferret face)
Gidney and Cloyd (the moonmen on Bullwinkle... I just like the names)
Cosmo and Wanda (the Ferret Odd-Parents)
Hansel and Gretel
Frick and Frack (no relation to Click and Clack)
higher (or at least more obscure) culture...
Tahei and Matakichi (from Akira's Hidden Fortress)
Baucis and Philemon
Oberon and Titania (king and queen of the ferrets)
Echo and Narcissus (only if they're both really cute)
Lunt and Fontanne
Fibber and Molly
Flossie and Freddie (Bobbsey Twins)
blogging culture...
Permalink and Trackback
or even more pun-ishingly...
Renaissance Ferret and County Ferret
posted by wendell at 4:38 PM on April 30, 2005
lower culture...
Fred and Ethel
Donnie and Marie
Luke and Leia
Major and Burns (MASH's ferret face)
Gidney and Cloyd (the moonmen on Bullwinkle... I just like the names)
Cosmo and Wanda (the Ferret Odd-Parents)
Hansel and Gretel
Frick and Frack (no relation to Click and Clack)
higher (or at least more obscure) culture...
Tahei and Matakichi (from Akira's Hidden Fortress)
Baucis and Philemon
Oberon and Titania (king and queen of the ferrets)
Echo and Narcissus (only if they're both really cute)
Lunt and Fontanne
Fibber and Molly
Flossie and Freddie (Bobbsey Twins)
blogging culture...
Permalink and Trackback
or even more pun-ishingly...
Renaissance Ferret and County Ferret
posted by wendell at 4:38 PM on April 30, 2005
Ooh, I like Strange and Charm..
Tip and Ring?
Bonnet and Boot.
choose from Timothy, Martin, Cynthia, and Theresa.
Cyan and Magenta.
Gosub and Return.
posted by Myself at 4:40 PM on April 30, 2005
Tip and Ring?
Bonnet and Boot.
choose from Timothy, Martin, Cynthia, and Theresa.
Cyan and Magenta.
Gosub and Return.
posted by Myself at 4:40 PM on April 30, 2005
I've had two kittens now for about three months, and didn't give them names yet. It's kind of interesting not to tag them
posted by growabrain at 10:08 PM on April 30, 2005
posted by growabrain at 10:08 PM on April 30, 2005
zappy
chirper
rope burn
ax sharpener
clam knuckle
lou ferigno
mr. hi-fi banjo strings (my personal favorite)
double decker soul wrecker
flipper
posted by nautone at 10:30 PM on April 30, 2005
chirper
rope burn
ax sharpener
clam knuckle
lou ferigno
mr. hi-fi banjo strings (my personal favorite)
double decker soul wrecker
flipper
posted by nautone at 10:30 PM on April 30, 2005
Kirk and Kahn
Wallace and Gromit
Daisy and Dandelion
Lorenz and Kestrel
George and Grace
Fluke and Flounder
Alpha and Omega
posted by kc0dxh at 7:57 AM on May 2, 2005
Wallace and Gromit
Daisy and Dandelion
Lorenz and Kestrel
George and Grace
Fluke and Flounder
Alpha and Omega
posted by kc0dxh at 7:57 AM on May 2, 2005
My niece once named two kittens Milk and Cookies. It was cute when it involved a five year old and two kittens; probably would be less so when it involves an adult male and two ferrets.
A friend of mine named her two cats Ernie and Berta.
How about:
Damon and Pythias;
Castor and Pollux;
Tom and Huckleberry;
Rhett and Scarlett (goes well with the surname "Ferret");
Hamlet and Ophelia,
Anthony and Cleopatra;
Winston and Clementine.
posted by orange swan at 8:31 AM on May 16, 2005
A friend of mine named her two cats Ernie and Berta.
How about:
Damon and Pythias;
Castor and Pollux;
Tom and Huckleberry;
Rhett and Scarlett (goes well with the surname "Ferret");
Hamlet and Ophelia,
Anthony and Cleopatra;
Winston and Clementine.
posted by orange swan at 8:31 AM on May 16, 2005
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posted by Mitheral at 2:25 PM on April 29, 2005