A Name For A Dog - How To Choose The Right Name

Dog names are a very popular topic of discussion worldwide. Female dog names are the most popular. It is important to choose a name that everyone likes as people will be using it for a long time.

Naming a dog can be great fun, but sometimes it can be frustrating and cause a family argument. He is the new member of your family so it is important that everyone agrees on the what to call him. All family members must say his name the same way every time. It will confuse him if he hears different versions of it.

The name should suit him/her. Ask yourself, is he big or small? What will be his adult size? Is he quiet or hyper? Does he do something unusual or funny? Does he look like a famous dog? Is his coat smooth or shaggy? Does he have unusual coloring?

Do not rush your decision but do not leave it too long. The sooner a dog hears his name, the sooner the training can start.

Watch your new dog for a few days and get to know him and his personality. There are no rules for choosing what to call your dog. Sometimes a dog chooses his/her own name by reacting to a particular sound. It should be one you like and is easy to pronounce.

A rescue dog may already have a name. Most people like to change it as a sign of a fresh start and a new and better life.

It should be a loving name that shows how much you care for your dog. Unique names may sound good but may not suit your particular dog. Can you imagine how it will sound in public when you are calling your dog?. It could cause some embarrassment.

There are literally thousands to choose from. A name with one or two syllables is easy to say and easy for a dog to recognize.

Never choose a name that sounds similar to a command or a member of your family. This will really confuse your dog and make training very difficult.

Try to find out what the popular names are. Names for a female dog include Angel, Bambi, Bella, Cassie, Dawn, Holly, Kelly, Lady, Poppy, Sandy and Tess to mention just a small few.

Some male dog names include Bandit, Buddy, Caesar, Duke, Jake, Magnum, Max, Sam and Shadow. There are Irish dog names, names for black dogs, white dogs, big and small dogs and huskies.

There is no right or wrong name. A dog can be called after almost anyone or anything from famous people, places, sports, television or films.

A dog is mankind's best friend and companion. His name is a form of affection, trust and communication between you and him. It should be a reflection of his appearance and personality. Choose a name that shows pride and respect for him/her.

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How To Choose Unique Dog Names That You And Your Pet Will Love

One of the most anticipated parts of getting a new dog is giving it a name. You spend a lot of time thinking about a unique dog name. You can always go for the common names such as Max, Buddy, Lady, Sam, Lucy and others. The problem with choosing a common name for your dog is that when you are in a park there will be several dogs there with the same name as your dog. This is why it is better to go for unique dog names.

A unique way to name your dog is to name him or her after your favorite character from a book or movie. Unique male dog names would be Hercules after a mythological character, Mustang after your favorite car or the name of the lead star of your favorite show on television. For unique female dog names, you can name your dog after your favorite fairytale character or after the heroine from a novel or movie.

When thinking of unique dog names, you also have to make sure that the name suits your dog. Do not go overboard in making a unique name even if it does not suit the personality and appearance of your dog. In as much as you want to pick a unique name, you also have to make sure that it is a good one because it will be your dog's name for life.

It is also important to make sure that you pick dog names that you will be comfortable using. You want to be able to call out your dog in a huge crowd and not get embarrassed about it. This is why you should avoid using novelty dog names. They may sound fun and interesting, but you may feel embarrassed about calling out your dog in public.

A useful tip for picking unique dog names is to wait for a few days after bringing home your dog. It is a lot easier to observe your dog at home. Look for characteristics that will serve as your inspiration in naming your dog. If your dog loves to run around really fast, then you can name him Speedy. If he loves to chew on things like a rat then you can call him Mickey. It would be fun telling your friends how your dog got his or her name.

The internet is a great place to search for unique dog names. You can browse through a long list of names on various websites and choose several options. Once you have made a list of possible names for your dog, it is also important to try each one out. Say the name out loud and see if it sounds silly or not. You can also try to call out the dog with the name and see if he likes it. Your dog may remain aloof as you try out the names and then suddenly raise his head or wag his tail as you call out a name. That is a great sign that your dog loves that name. It is his name after all, so it is also important that he likes it.

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How To Choose Dog Names For Your Puppy

Give Me A Name 

If you just added a new puppy or dog to your family, one of the first orders of business is naming your pup. Your dog's name is an important part of how he will be perceived by others and the way they react to him, so the name you choose is important. Just think about it this way....

You are at the dog park and in the off-leash area you hear an owner call out to his dog: Bruiser, Dagger, or Lucifer, come here. Now ask yourself, would you think twice about going into the area with your little Snowball?

So just how do you go about choosing a great name for your dog?

5 Steps for Choosing Dog Names 

1. Type of Dog - What breed of dog do you own? Search the breed traits to help narrow down your choices. If you have a strong, bold, fearless breed you can lean towards a name that fits those traits like Hercules and vice versa.
2. Physical Characteristics - Use your dog's physical features to help you decide on a name. Does your new dog have any distinguished markings? For instance, a white dog with black fur just around his eyes could be named Zorro!
3. Personality - Watch and play with your new puppy a few days to see what his personality is really like. A super playful pup could be called Zippy, whereas the pup that just wants to sleep all day could be called Slumber.
4. Sex of dog - You can narrow your choices down further depending on whether your dog is a male or female. Or you can decide on a unisex name for your pet.
5. Command sounding names - Stay away from names rhyming with commands. A dog named Shay might confuse his name with the command Stay.

A few more tips to naming your dog

Make it a family decision: If you have children in your family, have everyone suggest names for your new dog or puppy. Once everyone contributes, vote on the names as a family to narrow down to the final name. Your dog's name should be one the entire family likes.

Get inspiration from your favorite things: There are lots of different sources you can use to get inspiration for names. Try your favorite comic book heroes, celebrity names, city names, or choose your favorite clothing designer's name or brand names, like Gucci. The possibilities are endless.

Just remember whatever dog name you choose for your new family member, you will be using it quite often each and everyday, so be sure you like the name and it is one your dog will easily respond to.

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Dog Names - How to Choose a Name For Your Show Dog or Mutt

What is My Name

The way you choose a name for a puppy is determined by whether you are hoping for trophies and ribbons or just tail wags and wet kisses.

If you have a desire to show your dog in a professional arena, there are rules that govern names.

The name of the kennel your dog came from must become part of his show name. Usually, it is the first part of his name as it is written on the certificate.

Originality is important when choosing a show dog name. The American Kennel Club (AKC) doesn't allow duplicate dog names, and will ask you to choose another name if your dog name choice is already taken.

Unusual dog names with creative spelling and dashes in them attract attention to your champ in a show, while reducing the chances of duplication. For example, your dog's show name could be "Darla's Darlin-Doggy."

Once you've selected your dog's show name, you'll still need to decide on an easier name to call her at home. In the example above, you could easily just call the her "Darlin."

If you only want a true friend and pet, you can name your dog anything you like! You will find that shorter names are better because you will be using it often-especially when training your dog.

You know that you are a true blue dog lover if you see your pet as more than just a simple friend and companion. Your puppy is your new baby, and will often be just as much trouble as a new human baby-but like a child - well worth the investment! You want the name you give your puppy to fit him or her perfectly. Below, you will find popular dog names and their actual meanings:

• Angel: Angelic; messenger of God. (Greek)
• Max The greatest. (Latin)
• Bear Strong; brave. (English and German)
• Bella Beautiful. (Latin)
• Buddy: Friend; brother. (English)
• Daisy: Eye of the day; synonym for Sun. (English)
• Buster: Hitter; puncher. (English)
• Ginger: Pep; liveliness. (English)
• Charlie: Manly; strong; free. (English)
• Lucy: Light. (Latin)
• Duke: Leader; noble. (English)
• Molly Star of the sea. (Irish and Latin)
• Jake Held by the heel; supplanter. (Hebrew)
• Princess Royal daughter. (Latin)
• Lucky Fortunate. (English)
• Sadie Princess. (English and Hebrew)
• Sophie Wisdom. (Greek)
• Rocky One who gives rest; strong, firm. (English)

Curious about what well-known celebrities have named their pooches?

Here is a list of those:

• Daisy: Jessica Simpson's Maltese-Poodle
• Sammy: Justin Bieber's Papillon
• Lola:Hilary Duff's Chihuahua
• Mona: Jennifer Love Hewitt's Boxer
• Mate: Miley Cyrus's German Shepherd
• Meatball: Adam Sandler's Bulldog
• Bambi: Paris Hilton's Chihuahua

You may want to name your puppy after a famous television series or movie dog:

• Lassie
• Rin Tin Tin
• Asta
• Petey
• Murray
• Moose
• Benji
• Gidget
• Air Bud
• Sandy

Many people allow young children to name their puppies. This may help them to feel more of a bond with the new addition to the home and build a desire to take care of them.

If all else fails, you can always just take a good long look at your puppy and watch his actions. Like people, dogs have personalities that will often lend themselves to certain names like "Pokey" for slower-movers and "Speedy" for more hyper animals.

"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet," may be true, but remember that you will be calling this name for several years, so make it something you like!

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