Help me name an old dude, please!
May 24, 2018 11:03 PM Subscribe
Tomorrow... Make that later today, I'm picking up a senior Plott Hound (mix?), 'Cody', from the shelter. He's joining my clowder of four cats.
He's seven or eight years old and was found as a stray on March 28, 2018. The shelter has no other information on him, other than that he's good with other dogs and, apparently, cats.
Cody is a good name, but I've fostered a Cody before, a brindle Boxer, and am considering not having a Cody V.2. I'd like to give him a name suitable for an old man, something easy to call at the dog park. Preferably a human name, so Spot and Fido are out.
My sister-in-law suggested Atticus (Finch).
Any other suggestions?
The cats do not have human names, but their names fit each of them: Bug (he's a lovable pest), Pumbaa and Timon (brothers; one is huge, the other tiny), and Kioko Kohana (she's a happy little flower).
He's seven or eight years old and was found as a stray on March 28, 2018. The shelter has no other information on him, other than that he's good with other dogs and, apparently, cats.
Cody is a good name, but I've fostered a Cody before, a brindle Boxer, and am considering not having a Cody V.2. I'd like to give him a name suitable for an old man, something easy to call at the dog park. Preferably a human name, so Spot and Fido are out.
My sister-in-law suggested Atticus (Finch).
Any other suggestions?
The cats do not have human names, but their names fit each of them: Bug (he's a lovable pest), Pumbaa and Timon (brothers; one is huge, the other tiny), and Kioko Kohana (she's a happy little flower).
If you want something similar-sounding, how about Toby? I think he could be a good Toby.
posted by DingoMutt at 11:20 PM on May 24, 2018 [10 favorites]
posted by DingoMutt at 11:20 PM on May 24, 2018 [10 favorites]
Connor - good solid name, evocative of the dignified and dashing Sean Connery and
not far from his original name
posted by metahawk at 11:21 PM on May 24, 2018
not far from his original name
posted by metahawk at 11:21 PM on May 24, 2018
Bonus - the name Connor may come from the Gaelic word for dog or hound - more specifically
Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic Conchobhar, a compound name composed of the elements conn (wisdom, counsel, strength) or con (hound, dog) and cobhair (aid). “High, will, desire” and “hound lover” are other definitions attributed to the name
posted by metahawk at 11:25 PM on May 24, 2018 [4 favorites]
Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic Conchobhar, a compound name composed of the elements conn (wisdom, counsel, strength) or con (hound, dog) and cobhair (aid). “High, will, desire” and “hound lover” are other definitions attributed to the name
posted by metahawk at 11:25 PM on May 24, 2018 [4 favorites]
Morton
posted by Middlemarch at 11:38 PM on May 24, 2018
posted by Middlemarch at 11:38 PM on May 24, 2018
I also came in to suggest Toby, especially if he's already started to learn "Cody."
Cocoa/Coco would be a cute name for a brown dog with cream-colored accents. But probably too similar to Kioko. Was also going to suggest Kona, like the coffee, but probably too similar to Kohana.
Other similar sounds: Colby? Cory?
He looks kind of like a Peter to me. Or a Roddy.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 11:48 PM on May 24, 2018
Cocoa/Coco would be a cute name for a brown dog with cream-colored accents. But probably too similar to Kioko. Was also going to suggest Kona, like the coffee, but probably too similar to Kohana.
Other similar sounds: Colby? Cory?
He looks kind of like a Peter to me. Or a Roddy.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 11:48 PM on May 24, 2018
That dog's name is Cletus or Ernie.
posted by fluffy battle kitten at 12:01 AM on May 25, 2018 [4 favorites]
posted by fluffy battle kitten at 12:01 AM on May 25, 2018 [4 favorites]
On second viewing of pictures - name might also be Jethro.
posted by fluffy battle kitten at 12:02 AM on May 25, 2018 [5 favorites]
posted by fluffy battle kitten at 12:02 AM on May 25, 2018 [5 favorites]
Gentleman Jones- Jones for short
posted by Homo neanderthalensis at 12:12 AM on May 25, 2018 [2 favorites]
posted by Homo neanderthalensis at 12:12 AM on May 25, 2018 [2 favorites]
Arthur
Thomas
Bertie
Alfred
Henry
Clive
Chester
George
Yes, I know they all sound like servants from Downton Abbey. (Actually, their butler was Carson, another good name.)
posted by hurdy gurdy girl at 12:47 AM on May 25, 2018 [3 favorites]
Thomas
Bertie
Alfred
Henry
Clive
Chester
George
Yes, I know they all sound like servants from Downton Abbey. (Actually, their butler was Carson, another good name.)
posted by hurdy gurdy girl at 12:47 AM on May 25, 2018 [3 favorites]
Myron
posted by sciencegeek at 1:19 AM on May 25, 2018
posted by sciencegeek at 1:19 AM on May 25, 2018
Stan.
posted by threetwentytwo at 1:34 AM on May 25, 2018
posted by threetwentytwo at 1:34 AM on May 25, 2018
All the dogs on my block have old man names - Rupert, George, Desmond, and my own Peter.
posted by moonmilk at 1:47 AM on May 25, 2018
posted by moonmilk at 1:47 AM on May 25, 2018
Otis
posted by perrouno at 2:30 AM on May 25, 2018 [3 favorites]
posted by perrouno at 2:30 AM on May 25, 2018 [3 favorites]
fogey
posted by 5_13_23_42_69_666 at 2:33 AM on May 25, 2018
posted by 5_13_23_42_69_666 at 2:33 AM on May 25, 2018
I was going to say it depends on how long he knows himself as his name, but considering the first thing I thought when I looked at him was Opie, I'd go with Opie or Odie. Both are close enough to Cody.
posted by yes I said yes I will Yes at 3:25 AM on May 25, 2018 [2 favorites]
posted by yes I said yes I will Yes at 3:25 AM on May 25, 2018 [2 favorites]
I came in to suggest Arthur, but I'd also consider Morris, Norm, or Stanley.
posted by ChuraChura at 3:26 AM on May 25, 2018
posted by ChuraChura at 3:26 AM on May 25, 2018
He looks like Walter or Hank to me.
Congratulations on your new family member—and it’s so great that you’re rescuing an older shelter dog!
(Also—I absolutely ADORE the fact that you used the word “clowder” in your question!!!! There is nothing better than a clowder of cats!)
posted by bookmammal at 3:26 AM on May 25, 2018 [4 favorites]
Congratulations on your new family member—and it’s so great that you’re rescuing an older shelter dog!
(Also—I absolutely ADORE the fact that you used the word “clowder” in your question!!!! There is nothing better than a clowder of cats!)
posted by bookmammal at 3:26 AM on May 25, 2018 [4 favorites]
(Stanley would be extra funny because there are so many dogs named Stella wandering around now, you could reenact Streetcar named Desire!)
posted by ChuraChura at 3:27 AM on May 25, 2018
posted by ChuraChura at 3:27 AM on May 25, 2018
I have a brindle dog named Frankie. So when i see him, I think "Frank".
posted by Green Eyed Monster at 4:01 AM on May 25, 2018 [1 favorite]
posted by Green Eyed Monster at 4:01 AM on May 25, 2018 [1 favorite]
Your choice of Blue or Homer! (Like in Kentucky Route Zero)
posted by sacchan at 4:36 AM on May 25, 2018
posted by sacchan at 4:36 AM on May 25, 2018
Sam. That beautiful dog's name is Sam.
posted by james33 at 4:38 AM on May 25, 2018 [1 favorite]
posted by james33 at 4:38 AM on May 25, 2018 [1 favorite]
Obediah, Obie for the day-to-day
posted by childofTethys at 4:48 AM on May 25, 2018 [1 favorite]
posted by childofTethys at 4:48 AM on May 25, 2018 [1 favorite]
Jonesy? Like Ripley’s cat in Alien. It has a nice
sound and suits a greying muzzle
posted by Lawn Beaver at 5:00 AM on May 25, 2018 [3 favorites]
sound and suits a greying muzzle
posted by Lawn Beaver at 5:00 AM on May 25, 2018 [3 favorites]
Linus
posted by astapasta24 at 5:11 AM on May 25, 2018
posted by astapasta24 at 5:11 AM on May 25, 2018
Rawlins, and he’s perfect. Rawlins & The Clowder.
posted by mochapickle at 5:23 AM on May 25, 2018 [1 favorite]
posted by mochapickle at 5:23 AM on May 25, 2018 [1 favorite]
Surprised to be the first to suggest 'Hambone'.
posted by howfar at 5:25 AM on May 25, 2018 [1 favorite]
posted by howfar at 5:25 AM on May 25, 2018 [1 favorite]
If he acts as chill as he looks, and if he's got a nice deep BOOF, then his name is Barry.
posted by seanmpuckett at 5:52 AM on May 25, 2018
posted by seanmpuckett at 5:52 AM on May 25, 2018
Alfie! I also support Jonesy and Hank.
posted by PussKillian at 6:46 AM on May 25, 2018 [2 favorites]
posted by PussKillian at 6:46 AM on May 25, 2018 [2 favorites]
Mr. Jebidiah Jones, aka Jonesy for day to day
When in a hurry, Jeb
In loving tones, Old Man Jones
On social media, #jebDogJones
When in trouble, Mr. Jones!!
posted by teleri025 at 7:42 AM on May 25, 2018 [2 favorites]
When in a hurry, Jeb
In loving tones, Old Man Jones
On social media, #jebDogJones
When in trouble, Mr. Jones!!
posted by teleri025 at 7:42 AM on May 25, 2018 [2 favorites]
I'd name that doggo Elmer, at least he looks like an Elmer to me.
Whatever you name him, I bet he's going to be a wonderful addition to your family. Hope the cats take to him, and vice-versa. Good on you for giving him a home. I wish you many happy years together. Please spoil him appropriately.
posted by jzb at 8:37 AM on May 25, 2018
Whatever you name him, I bet he's going to be a wonderful addition to your family. Hope the cats take to him, and vice-versa. Good on you for giving him a home. I wish you many happy years together. Please spoil him appropriately.
posted by jzb at 8:37 AM on May 25, 2018
Why, that there's a Floyd if I even done seen one.
posted by tristeza at 9:29 AM on May 25, 2018 [3 favorites]
posted by tristeza at 9:29 AM on May 25, 2018 [3 favorites]
Bud. (I'm a fan of short names). He looks like a Bud to me.
posted by emjaybee at 9:52 AM on May 25, 2018
posted by emjaybee at 9:52 AM on May 25, 2018
How about Brody or Bodi, which sound similar to Cody, so he doesn't have to get used to a new name.
posted by BoscosMom at 12:17 PM on May 25, 2018
posted by BoscosMom at 12:17 PM on May 25, 2018
He looks like a Murphy to me.
posted by Neely O'Hara at 2:01 PM on May 25, 2018
posted by Neely O'Hara at 2:01 PM on May 25, 2018
Is that New England cat clowder or Manhattan-style?
posted by The Underpants Monster at 2:52 PM on May 25, 2018 [2 favorites]
posted by The Underpants Monster at 2:52 PM on May 25, 2018 [2 favorites]
Cormac, as in McCarthy, as in No Country for Old Men (which to be honest I haven't read/seen, but it does seem to feature an older man). Call him "Cory!" (close to Cody) in the park.
posted by snorkmaiden at 3:48 PM on May 25, 2018 [1 favorite]
posted by snorkmaiden at 3:48 PM on May 25, 2018 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: I adopted the dog from the Logan County Humane Society in Russellville, KY, so he might become Logan. That said, I really like Obediah Jones aka Obie or Jonesy. We'll see in the next few days. Currently, he doesn't respond to any name, not even Cody.
Here's the fantastic part about adopting a senior: he gives the cats the respect they expect. He avoids looking at them directly and, twice now, has yelped and cried when he had to pass "too close" to one of the cats (too close: less than three feet). So... Maybe he knew a bully cat before? Either way, he's sound asleep on his new bed and the cats are investigating him, carefully.
He's also housebroken ;)
He is as chill as he seems in his photos, although he was terrified to get into the car the first time, terrified to enter the vet's office and then terrified to enter my house the first time (which might have been because two of the cats greeted me at the door). Once he's in a place, though, he seems to settle down and realize he's in an okay place. (
By his breed standard, he should be 60-65 pounds; currently, he's 44.6. I'm hoping to get that number up in the next few months.
posted by LOLAttorney2009 at 8:42 PM on May 25, 2018 [8 favorites]
Here's the fantastic part about adopting a senior: he gives the cats the respect they expect. He avoids looking at them directly and, twice now, has yelped and cried when he had to pass "too close" to one of the cats (too close: less than three feet). So... Maybe he knew a bully cat before? Either way, he's sound asleep on his new bed and the cats are investigating him, carefully.
He's also housebroken ;)
He is as chill as he seems in his photos, although he was terrified to get into the car the first time, terrified to enter the vet's office and then terrified to enter my house the first time (which might have been because two of the cats greeted me at the door). Once he's in a place, though, he seems to settle down and realize he's in an okay place. (
By his breed standard, he should be 60-65 pounds; currently, he's 44.6. I'm hoping to get that number up in the next few months.
posted by LOLAttorney2009 at 8:42 PM on May 25, 2018 [8 favorites]
Response by poster: Oh, and the clowder is Manhattan-style! ;)
posted by LOLAttorney2009 at 8:43 PM on May 25, 2018 [3 favorites]
posted by LOLAttorney2009 at 8:43 PM on May 25, 2018 [3 favorites]
Response by poster: One more comment: Hank is a fantastic name... so fantastic, it's my grandfather's name. I was tempted to name the dog Hank, but my mom would likely get upset.
posted by LOLAttorney2009 at 8:45 PM on May 25, 2018
posted by LOLAttorney2009 at 8:45 PM on May 25, 2018
That dog is Ol' Man Wayne.
posted by spinifex23 at 11:19 PM on May 25, 2018
posted by spinifex23 at 11:19 PM on May 25, 2018
I found out today that a friend of mine has a Husky mix named Huckleberry. Not telling you you should name your dog Huckleberry; just needed to spread the word that Huckleberry is a thing people name their dogs. Huckleberry!
posted by The Underpants Monster at 1:17 AM on May 26, 2018
posted by The Underpants Monster at 1:17 AM on May 26, 2018
Morton shortens nicely to Morty. I like Homer, too. But I think he looks like Frank.
posted by theora55 at 6:13 AM on May 26, 2018
posted by theora55 at 6:13 AM on May 26, 2018
Edgar or Horace or Hugh or Norman
posted by GrammarMoses at 7:15 AM on May 26, 2018
posted by GrammarMoses at 7:15 AM on May 26, 2018
Response by poster: Clyde he is! Thanks, all!
posted by LOLAttorney2009 at 6:53 PM on May 27, 2018 [3 favorites]
posted by LOLAttorney2009 at 6:53 PM on May 27, 2018 [3 favorites]
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posted by terretu at 11:15 PM on May 24, 2018 [2 favorites]