When Picking Dog Names
There are different preferences for dog names, the majority of which largely depend on the owner’s choice. Many thought of at is relatively connected with naming children, no wonder there are dog names that sound like children names. However, this is often not the case. Many dog names are structured after popular dog names while some are after the significant characteristics of the dog, take for example the color, or deformities ( on the least cases). Moreover, many dog names are after popular personalities
The following guidelines are gathered to help you decide what dog name you will give for your pet. (Note: The dog name will be repeated for several times a day, either when the dog is being called, or scolded or praised.
Pick a dog name that can be easily recognized. Usually, dogs respond to short names, normally comprised of one or two syllables.
Choose a dog name for which you are contented to call out and one for which you will not be embarrassed to use.
Avoid dog names that may sound similar with those of the standard commands like sit, stay, no, fetch, heel, down and come. Dogs would likely find it difficult to differentiate the similar sounding words.
If you prefer long names, take note of its shortened version. However, by doing this you may lose the original effect the long name gives.
You may find inspiration from the original names of the dog breeds. Foreign names and human names may also help you. Take for example the following:
German- Dachshunds, Shepherds and Schnauzers
Orientals- Siamese and Burmese
French- Poodle
Irish- Wolfhounds and Setters
Scottish- Terriers
It may also help if you observe your puppy’s behavior for a few weeks, his distinct characteristics may e ale to provide you with dog name ideas.
Pick the name, which will grow with the pet. For example, “puppy” may be less appropriate for matured dogs.
Aside from these tips, you can be far more adventurous but always bear in mind that the dog name will adopt with everyday and long-term conditions.
To broaden your idea of names, please consider the following suggestions:
For male dogs
Bandit- a name suitable for a pet often caught in mischief
Benji- a Walt Disney character
Buddy- meaning a messenger or a herald
Buffy- may also apply for a female pet name which gives the distinct characteristic of a yellow coat
Cassey- has a Irish Galeic root which means “brave”
Charlie- short for Charles which bears the meaning “strong” or “manly”
Lucky- a name which means “good fortune”
Max- from the Latin word Maximillian which has the meaning of the “greatest”
Mickey- from the Hebrew word meaning ” who is like the Lord”
Nicky- a good name from the word Nicholas or “victory of the people”
Pepper- a name which means ” full of zip”
Prince- a preferred name which bears the meaning of ” chief”
Rusty- a perfect dog name for an Irish Setter
For female dogs
Amy- a French word which means “loved one”
Angel- a typical name given to dogs who have the likable attitude
Candy- a pet name for sweet dogs
Ginger- preferred as pet names after a tropical spice bearing the same name
Goldie- a good name for dogs having blonde or golden coat
Heidi- after a German name Adelheid
Jenny- A Welsh name patterned after Jennifer which means “white” or “fair”
Lady- good name for female dogs with ladyish attitude
Mandy- short for the Latin name Amanda
Missy- a pet name patterned after the name Melissa
Misty- an Old English name which means “covered with mist”
Moly- an Irish form for Mary
Princess- name commonly given to pets