What should we name our dog?
August 31, 2015 6:54 PM Subscribe
If everything goes smoothly over the next week, this awesome dog will be joining our family. Could you help us think of a great name for him?
The shelter thinks he's a Retriever/Lab/Boxer mix of some kind, although I think he looks a little like a Black Mouth Cur or some other kind of large hound. Regardless, what's really important is that he's a big, good-natured, friendly guy who loves people and other dogs. He's apparently a quick learner and definitely a goofball. It's a little hard to tell in the pictures, but he's sort of a tawny red.
Anyway! TL;DR he's great.
The shelter calls him Andy, but:
1) he doesn't really respond to Andy yet and
2) we have several friends named Andrew, one of whom goes by Andy.
We like the idea of a historical, mythological, literary, or just generally old-timey name but are having trouble coming up with names that both fit him and don't seem pretentious. We've been throwing around 'Argus,' but are concerned that it might be a little too heavy for such a sweet, cheerful guy.
Any and all input would be greatly appreciated!
The shelter thinks he's a Retriever/Lab/Boxer mix of some kind, although I think he looks a little like a Black Mouth Cur or some other kind of large hound. Regardless, what's really important is that he's a big, good-natured, friendly guy who loves people and other dogs. He's apparently a quick learner and definitely a goofball. It's a little hard to tell in the pictures, but he's sort of a tawny red.
Anyway! TL;DR he's great.
The shelter calls him Andy, but:
1) he doesn't really respond to Andy yet and
2) we have several friends named Andrew, one of whom goes by Andy.
We like the idea of a historical, mythological, literary, or just generally old-timey name but are having trouble coming up with names that both fit him and don't seem pretentious. We've been throwing around 'Argus,' but are concerned that it might be a little too heavy for such a sweet, cheerful guy.
Any and all input would be greatly appreciated!
Banjo!
posted by Sassyfras at 7:03 PM on August 31, 2015 [3 favorites]
posted by Sassyfras at 7:03 PM on August 31, 2015 [3 favorites]
His name is Harry I don't even understand why you had to ask. Harry.
posted by feckless fecal fear mongering at 7:09 PM on August 31, 2015 [5 favorites]
posted by feckless fecal fear mongering at 7:09 PM on August 31, 2015 [5 favorites]
He looks like a Hector.
posted by flourpot at 7:09 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by flourpot at 7:09 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
Baxter, definitely Baxter.
posted by Diagonalize at 7:11 PM on August 31, 2015 [4 favorites]
posted by Diagonalize at 7:11 PM on August 31, 2015 [4 favorites]
Corb
posted by Poldo at 7:11 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by Poldo at 7:11 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
Coriolanus.
Shorten as suits your temper with him.
p.s. he's a very fine looking dog.
posted by Cold Lurkey at 7:11 PM on August 31, 2015
Shorten as suits your temper with him.
p.s. he's a very fine looking dog.
posted by Cold Lurkey at 7:11 PM on August 31, 2015
Ferris.
posted by roomthreeseventeen at 7:12 PM on August 31, 2015
posted by roomthreeseventeen at 7:12 PM on August 31, 2015
Ajax
posted by theodolite at 7:13 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by theodolite at 7:13 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
Baxter or Winston.
posted by getawaysticks at 7:15 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by getawaysticks at 7:15 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
I think he's a Cletus but I can't explain why
posted by Hermione Granger at 7:21 PM on August 31, 2015
posted by Hermione Granger at 7:21 PM on August 31, 2015
Richard. William. Martin. George. Andrew. Leo.
posted by eisforcool at 7:22 PM on August 31, 2015
posted by eisforcool at 7:22 PM on August 31, 2015
His name is Ruckus.
"Here, Ruckus!" (Can't you hear it? I'm telling you, that dog's name is Ruckus!)
posted by bookmammal at 7:22 PM on August 31, 2015
"Here, Ruckus!" (Can't you hear it? I'm telling you, that dog's name is Ruckus!)
posted by bookmammal at 7:22 PM on August 31, 2015
I dunno, he kind of looks like a Teddy to me.
That or a Trevor.
posted by TwoStride at 7:24 PM on August 31, 2015
That or a Trevor.
posted by TwoStride at 7:24 PM on August 31, 2015
Tralfaz
posted by Rob Rockets at 7:28 PM on August 31, 2015
posted by Rob Rockets at 7:28 PM on August 31, 2015
Duke
Earl
Duke of Earl
Major
Colonel
Sargent
Baron (I'd probably call him Baron von Stinkypants, but I'm like that)
Jeeves
Horace
Caesar
Algonquin
posted by OrangeDisk at 7:29 PM on August 31, 2015
Earl
Duke of Earl
Major
Colonel
Sargent
Baron (I'd probably call him Baron von Stinkypants, but I'm like that)
Jeeves
Horace
Caesar
Algonquin
posted by OrangeDisk at 7:29 PM on August 31, 2015
Gordie
posted by sallybrown at 7:33 PM on August 31, 2015
posted by sallybrown at 7:33 PM on August 31, 2015
Norm
posted by WesterbergHigh at 7:33 PM on August 31, 2015
posted by WesterbergHigh at 7:33 PM on August 31, 2015
Looks like a Ralph to me.
posted by sammyo at 7:34 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by sammyo at 7:34 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
Oscar
posted by three_red_balloons at 7:34 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by three_red_balloons at 7:34 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
Captain Pickles.
posted by furnace.heart at 7:36 PM on August 31, 2015 [2 favorites]
posted by furnace.heart at 7:36 PM on August 31, 2015 [2 favorites]
Looks like a Buster (Brown) to me.
posted by dismas at 7:36 PM on August 31, 2015 [3 favorites]
posted by dismas at 7:36 PM on August 31, 2015 [3 favorites]
Buster! It's not an intellectual name but it's what I immediately thought of when I saw your dog. (He already looks so sweet and devoted to you!)
[Edit: dismas literally just beat me to the punch but it goes to show that Buster could be a fitting name!]
posted by smorgasbord at 7:37 PM on August 31, 2015 [2 favorites]
[Edit: dismas literally just beat me to the punch but it goes to show that Buster could be a fitting name!]
posted by smorgasbord at 7:37 PM on August 31, 2015 [2 favorites]
Fletcher!
posted by charmcityblues at 7:48 PM on August 31, 2015
posted by charmcityblues at 7:48 PM on August 31, 2015
Three-card Monte. Monty for short.
posted by Room 641-A at 7:53 PM on August 31, 2015
posted by Room 641-A at 7:53 PM on August 31, 2015
That there is Otis.
(middle name, as with all rescues, is Lucky)
posted by mon-ma-tron at 7:53 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
(middle name, as with all rescues, is Lucky)
posted by mon-ma-tron at 7:53 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
Roofus!
posted by FireFountain at 7:58 PM on August 31, 2015
posted by FireFountain at 7:58 PM on August 31, 2015
Absolutely a Buster.
posted by Cloudberry Sky at 8:08 PM on August 31, 2015 [2 favorites]
posted by Cloudberry Sky at 8:08 PM on August 31, 2015 [2 favorites]
Snacks
Gatsby (Gats for short)
Dempsey
Inigo Montoya
Atticus (Attie for short)
posted by melissasaurus at 8:18 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
Gatsby (Gats for short)
Dempsey
Inigo Montoya
Atticus (Attie for short)
posted by melissasaurus at 8:18 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
Just call Andy by his last name... Griffith.
posted by selfmedicating at 8:24 PM on August 31, 2015
posted by selfmedicating at 8:24 PM on August 31, 2015
Buster was the first name that came to me when I saw his photo. I also like Sunny Boy. He has a sunny goofy smile.
posted by cairnoflore at 8:25 PM on August 31, 2015
posted by cairnoflore at 8:25 PM on August 31, 2015
Rupert.
But look at him get his attention. Go through the alphabet until he responds to the first sound of his real name. Then add a vowel. Then some more. You might come up witb his real name.
posted by Oyéah at 8:28 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
But look at him get his attention. Go through the alphabet until he responds to the first sound of his real name. Then add a vowel. Then some more. You might come up witb his real name.
posted by Oyéah at 8:28 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
Watson!
posted by bighappyhairydog at 8:36 PM on August 31, 2015
posted by bighappyhairydog at 8:36 PM on August 31, 2015
Last choice: Ozymandias. Ozzie for short.
posted by y2karl at 8:36 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by y2karl at 8:36 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
Morty!
posted by naplesyellow at 8:39 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by naplesyellow at 8:39 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
Baxter
Guster (Gus)
Buster
Rusty
Murphy
Cooper (Coops)
Harley
posted by barnone at 9:02 PM on August 31, 2015
Guster (Gus)
Buster
Rusty
Murphy
Cooper (Coops)
Harley
posted by barnone at 9:02 PM on August 31, 2015
I've suggested this before, but only because it is such a fantastic dog name AND it is literary, historical AND old-timey.
CHAUCER!
Because Chaucer is such a noble and dignified name for an older dog, but when you say it with affection and relish it fits a goofy youngster perfectly.
posted by missmary6 at 9:11 PM on August 31, 2015
CHAUCER!
Because Chaucer is such a noble and dignified name for an older dog, but when you say it with affection and relish it fits a goofy youngster perfectly.
posted by missmary6 at 9:11 PM on August 31, 2015
Handsome dog. I think the name Ranger suits him. Or Wyatt.
posted by S'Tella Fabula at 9:12 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by S'Tella Fabula at 9:12 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
Woodrow T Dawg
posted by AugustWest at 9:40 PM on August 31, 2015
posted by AugustWest at 9:40 PM on August 31, 2015
I always encourage multi-part names, like something that starts with Sir or St.
my bunny is named Plump Nugget, but I can call her Nugget or P-Nug for short.
I am certain that when I have a dog I will name him/her Bill the Pony (Lord of the Rings), or Pony for short.
posted by mmmleaf at 9:50 PM on August 31, 2015
my bunny is named Plump Nugget, but I can call her Nugget or P-Nug for short.
I am certain that when I have a dog I will name him/her Bill the Pony (Lord of the Rings), or Pony for short.
posted by mmmleaf at 9:50 PM on August 31, 2015
Rusty!
posted by sacramental excrementum at 10:14 PM on August 31, 2015
posted by sacramental excrementum at 10:14 PM on August 31, 2015
I love Morty!
posted by TenaciousB at 10:16 PM on August 31, 2015
posted by TenaciousB at 10:16 PM on August 31, 2015
Copper.
posted by Boogiechild at 10:31 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by Boogiechild at 10:31 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
Pretzel.
posted by Ostara at 10:54 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by Ostara at 10:54 PM on August 31, 2015 [1 favorite]
looks like a Jasper to me
posted by mannequito at 11:20 PM on August 31, 2015
posted by mannequito at 11:20 PM on August 31, 2015
Elliot
posted by doctor_negative at 11:21 PM on August 31, 2015
posted by doctor_negative at 11:21 PM on August 31, 2015
Bruno.
posted by humph at 2:03 AM on September 1, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by humph at 2:03 AM on September 1, 2015 [1 favorite]
I am writing to join the chorus of people who immediately thought Buster.
On preview I think Baxter and Rusty are good too.
posted by sesquipedalian at 4:58 AM on September 1, 2015
On preview I think Baxter and Rusty are good too.
posted by sesquipedalian at 4:58 AM on September 1, 2015
Mike. He looks like a Mike to me.
posted by lemniskate at 10:44 AM on September 1, 2015
posted by lemniskate at 10:44 AM on September 1, 2015
Romeo.
posted by AppleTurnover at 3:49 PM on September 1, 2015
posted by AppleTurnover at 3:49 PM on September 1, 2015
Thor!
posted by MrBobinski at 7:12 PM on September 2, 2015
posted by MrBobinski at 7:12 PM on September 2, 2015
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posted by Crystalinne at 7:02 PM on August 31, 2015