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If you
just got a new male puppy, you are
probably agonizing over finding just the
right name for him, just like an
expectant parent trying to name your new
baby. We tend to put a lot of effort and
thought into picking a name for our dog,
one that is pleasing to the ear, and one
we won't be embarrassed yelling in
public. I'd much rather call out "Buddy,
come," at the dog park than "Stay,
Slobberchops," wouldn't you? By some
accounts, you'll be saying your dog's
name at least 35,000 times over the life
of your pet, so you'll want to choose
one that you'll be happy long after the
fad "male dog name of the year" fades
away.
One idea is to name your dog after a
famous male that you like or can relate
to, either in history, movies, or pop
culture. For example, take the name
"Duke." Famous people named Duke include
legendary jazz pianist Duke Ellington.
Duke was also the name of ultimate movie
tough guy John Wayne. And for TV trivia
buffs, it was the name of the hound dog
in the TV show "The Beverly
Hillbillies."
You could also name your dog after a
personality trait. Is he constantly
bumping into things and knocking them
over? Perhaps "Buster" would be a good
name. If he is strong and playful,
"Rocky" might be a good fit. Is he
always stealing your socks? "Bandit" may
be just the right name for him.
Others like to name their dog after
their favorite alcoholic beverage, like
"Bud" or "Buddy" or car "Beemer," or
athlete "Jordan." (Funny how this always
seems to work better for male dog names
versus girl dogs.).
It may be interesting to pick a male dog
name based on the meaning of the name
and how it relates to your dog.
"Beauregard," for instance, means
"handsome face." The name "Liam" means
determined protector. And who can forget
"Frodo," from the Lord of the Rings, for
your loyal male furry friend.
Choosing a foreign name reflecting your
dog's heritage is another option. For
example, if you have an Old English
Sheepdog, you could name your dog using
a traditional English name such as
Addison, Barclay or Grover. If you have
a Scottish Terrier, then "Tavis" or
"Finley," both good Scottish names, may
be appropriate.
You may like a name that has a humorous
twist. If your dog is a little on the
chubby side, "Gordito" might suit him. A
little irony might also be fun. What
about "Botox" for a Shar-pei (which has
naturally wrinkled skin from head to
tail). But be careful here: what may be
topical at the moment might be passé in
a few years (think of all those little
girl babies named Britney).
Whatever name you choose, keep a few
things in mind:
Dog names should be short, preferably
one or two syllables. It's easier for
you to call out and easier for your dog
to understand.
Dog names should not sound similar to
commands. "Joe" sounds too close to
"no," for example. This can create
confusion for your dog.
Dog names should not sound like any
other name within the family or there
will be lots of mix-ups.
Will that cute, exotic name or trendy
for your puppy still suit your male dog
after he is all grown up?
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