What's in a name
 

I need help naming my new puppy, please post some good ideas and maybe I'll make a poll later or just pick whichever I think fits.

I lost my best friend Max on September 20th. He was the best dog that ever lived and I've been pretty much heart broken ever since. To some I imagine this may seem extremely lame, as a lot of people view dogs as just an animal that takes up space and eats food, but some of us are dog people. I wasn't all that big of a dog person until I got Max. At the time I was living alone while stationed out in Utah and thought walking a golden retriever puppy in the park would be a great way to meet women... it was, but what I didn't expect was to get a best friend in the process.

I didn't think I'd ever get another dog because I just couldn't imagine the new dog being able to even come close to the greatness that was Max, but it's been a little over a month now and I just miss having all the love, friendship, and energy crashing around my house that a dog brings.

Anyway, enough with the sob story I guess... here is my new addition to the household and he needs a name! Sarcasm and humor are welcome, but I'd appreciate some serious contributions if at all possible :p

Call him Shithead.

Here are the pics:

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/attac...chmentid=74391

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/attac...chmentid=74392

Poopius Maximus

Please tell us more about the new puppy, Mr. joesomebody. Is he a he? Active? Long hair? Has tail? Drooly?

FAX

damnit

Barney.

FAX

Turk
Tank
Larry
Priest
Jared
Brodie
Dwayne

Damon ........ha ha j/k that would be mean.

HE is an AKC Golden Retriever, pretty active so far though I think he is still getting used to the new house and family, I just got him last night.

Rex,Apollo,Loki,Oden(Odey for short)

That is my buddies dog. It was supposed to be his girl friends so he started calling him that. Now it is his and he is always by his side...him and shithead. :)

Interesting, I had actually considered Loki. The names I've come up with so far are Jake, Ralph, and Truman but I'm just not sure on any of those and thought I'd try to get some more ideas.

Barney. It was amazing. I looked at the first picture you posted, Mr. joesomebody, and the name "Barney" flashed in my mind as if it were written in a clear, dark sky with blazing fireworks.

Either that or Loki.

FAX

He looks like a Grover to me.

Tard

If want a real hardcore name how about Cerberous

Scooter

Too close to "Cooter". I'm sticking with Barney.

FAX

3 heads are better than one I suppose, but might get a bit tedious yelling, "HERE Cerberous"

I've been waiting for just that kind of revelation. Barney isn't bad, my Grandpa's dog when I was growing up was a Barney. I'll definitely add it to the list for consideration.

He's a cute little devil isn't he?

A more conventional name but still unique would be Brennin the Gailic word for fire

Plus, every friggin' dog named "Cerberous" will be following you around.

No such problem with Barney.

FAX

How about a nice Jewish name like Malluchesh?

Or Barney, maybe.

FAX

My Brother and I name our dogs after Native American tribes:

Seneca, Cheyenne, Apache, Cherokee.. etc...

Cujo, teach him to stike fear into the hearts of those that would mess with you, your family, or your home!!! :fire:

On second thought, Barney is nice!! o:-)

Hot Dog

You know I like it when people give their dogs common people names like:

Bob, Jack, Fred, Bill, Ralph etc. That always makes me laugh.

Barney sucks.

Coming from a human named "Gonzo". I'll bet you thought "Trigger" was a bad name for a horse, too.

No wonder Mr. Fire Me Boy! is leaving.

FAX

a nice Indian name
name him whatever it is he is doing
next time you see him -chews on drapes

Xander.

(Zander, Sandy, X...)

Duke is a great dog name. That or Deerblood...

Triump
because you're such a great owner
-great owner for him to poop on

I've been told 2 syllable names are better....

so as not to confuse with 1 word commands

so Barney works or Goldie

How about BigFuzzyBalls? That could work out well in support of the whole "walking him in the park in search of girls" thing.

FAX

Mr. FAX is onto something.

Biggy McFuzzBalls.

Hunter
Beau
Butch

I dunno..give him a manly dog name.

TIMEX. He could be a watch dog.

How about Tucker?

Tucker is good. Maybe Tango.

Boomer.
My cousin named his yellow lab Boomer. Good name for a dog.

I like it.

"Miss, I seem to have lost my dog. Have you seen him?"

"Oh my God, no!! Poor puppy!! What's his name?"

"Biggy McFuzzBalls."

"Ooohh. Let's find him together and buy some vodka!!!"

FAX

Prestone ;)

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How about Shithead?

McLovin

seriously though, Max, or Maximus, or....Damaticous! :) Or Dam for short. :)

I named my dog Sadie, but when I first got her she stunk so bad that I kept calling her Stinky. She thought that was her name for the longest time, but I finally got her doing commands using Sadie instead of Stinky now.

I named mine after the coolest place I have ever been flyfishing, the Namakegan river. I named her Kegan. You could use some name from your favorite hobby. (bogie fir a golfer, buck for a deer hunter etc.). Or just find something dear to you, a place, a thing, an event, and come up with a name from that. It gives you a unique connection sort of thingy. Or you could jus tbe mean and name him Stay.

2 syllables are better eh? Could be, I had always thought the other way, that a one syllable name would be easier to learn. I had liked the name Truman because I was thinking of a way to tie this dog to Max and I called Max "tiger" a lot. I just don't know, there are some good ideas here though. For AKC registration you have to give them a full name that is unique. Max was Maxwell Dante Holmes.