Dog names Forums

Rapide561

Hi

I am (still, but glad to be) looking after Jenny. Her official name is Jennifer. She is ten years old.

I recently met a dog in rescue called Gavin. Days later, I heard of another Weimaraner needing a new home and he too is called Gavin.

I know another dog called Gary, another called Alison and my parents dog is called Jeanette.

Do you think the traditional doggy names are a thing of the past - ie Spot, Blackie and so on?

I think Gavin is a blooming splendid name for a dog.

Russell

bigfoot

A black Lab called Herod,it was called originally N****r but was changed.
A Springer called Peter, another lab called Jasper and my Mother in laws yappy little Yorkshire terrier I called Satan,she was deaf and couldn't hear me but the dog did and didn't respond to her calling him Sammy Twisted Evil

annetony

Yes I think the doggie names have all been dropped and even cat ones, my Daughter calles her 2 dogs Nelson & Elvis, her cat is called James, mine is called Tizzie (after my Auntie ) and my cat Jess although my old dog has a doggie name Rusty or affectionately known as Rusty bucket Laughing

poor Rusty is almost blind and deaf, yesterday he was running round the garden and fell into a bucket full of ice and water,we still dont know how he did it, we had to dry him off and make him warm before I went to work, poor thing!!
Anne

lindyloot

Hi I used to have a cross between a cairn and a poodle and he was called Jan (pronounced Yan). Then I had a labrador called Daniel. I have had cats called Zoe, Lucy (a boy but that's another story) Polly our latest addition is called Molly. Lin

Steamdrivenandy

Well I s'pose it depends how you get their names:

Our first dog (a rescue) came with the name 'Lady' which got twisted to Ladybelle and then further twisted to Bella and she's Bella now forever in our memories.

Our second dog and first beardie had the litter name 'Tosh' but it just didn't suit him and he very quickly became 'Josh' and remained with that name through his life.

Our second beardie's posh name is Breaksea Resolution and 'Rose' just came out of that.

Our third beardie got given the name Breaksea Jumpin' Jack Flash by the breeder and he just had to be Jack on that basis. His brother Breaksea Brown Sugar was called Gus, their sister Breaksea Paint it Black got called Macy which doesn't seem to come from her kennel name as far as I can see.

MaxandPaddy

Our Labrador is called Charlie but my next door neighbour calls him Charles for some reason........maybe it's his big floppy ears Laughing

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Val

Sonesta

Hi Russell,

Dont talk to me about dog names - I have been going demented with frustration trying to name our new addition!

Well we went over to see him on Sunday and as you might have guessed when we saw him we were immediately smitten and so we returned home with a new little puppy (and oh he is just so adoreable.) So we now have a little boy to join our little throng but believe it or not, we have still yet to name him! The breeder had nicknamed him Bertie and his pedigree Kennel club name is Fabio Capello but we have been calling him all manner of silly names! He seems to have ended up being called "Little Man" "Boyo" and "Buddy" but he answers to practically anything LOL - I think he will end up with the name "Buddy" now as he certainly seems to have become my husband's little Buddy and he follows him around like a little lamb! Candy Kisses seems to have taken to him okay and they play fight and run around like crazy together. However, Candy isn't so keen on sharing her toys and possessions with him and soon creeps up and grabs them back from him. I could watch them for hours as they look so cute together and I am just loving having 2 dogs!

Anyway, this dog naming malarchy is 'doing my head in' and unless someone comes up with a name that I fall in love with immediately I think "Buddy" it will be!

Sue

By the way - I can just see you with a dog called "Gavin" Russell!

johng1974

Golden Retreiver called 'Chester' Smile

suits him, not my dog unfortunately..

Sonesta