Cute Dog Names: Unique And Funny Names For Your Girl Or Boy Dog
Posted: Friday, July 28, 2006
by Richard Livitski
http://www.dog-names-and-more.com
Congratulations! After searching long and hard at the shelters, thru the newspaper and even enlisting friends and family in your search, you've found the right dog! So what's next? Giving him/her a proper name of course!
So you think to yourself, just any ol name won't do. It's got to be unique, something different! Well, allow me to give you a few dog naming categories that will hopefully help you to come up with some really novel names for your four legged friend.
1. Stay away from names that might be potentially embarrassing to both you AND your dog. The name "Stinky" might be cute at first, but once the joke gets old, think of how you'll feel a year from now when you have to call "Stinky" home at night. Embarrassing names could also apply to negative words that might rhyme with your dogs name.
2. There's been a tendency in recent years to give dogs human names. Though there's nothing wrong with this, be kind to your pooch and name him after someone you like. Also, if want to name him after someone you know, better check with that person first to see if it's alright. I'm not sure how much your human friend Max will like hearing, "Get off the couch Max!" or worse "We took Max to get fixed today."
3. If possible, keep the name to one or two syllables. Dogs not only learn it quicker, but it makes them easier to train as well.
On with the names!…
In this article I've listed just 3 of the many dog name categories that might help you to think a bit outside the box when coming up with great puppy names. They are…
Unique Dog Names : Have you ever considered naming your dog after something that you eat or drink? I'm serious. Allow me to give you just a few examples that will hopefully get your creative juices flowing.
Bon Bon : I can see this as a good name for a small black dog.
Caviar : For a dog with expensive tastes. Maybe a good Poodle name?
Jalapeno : A good name for a dog with a sometimes fiery disposition.
Crouton : Another good name for a small breed. Maybe a Chihuahua?
Latte : Possibly a good name for a black dog.
Kahlua : I can see this name on a brown dog.
As strange as it sounds, many more food and drink related dog names can be as close as your refrigerator, pantry or liquor cabinet!
Cool Dog Names : The dictionary defines the word "cool" as something that's fashionable, or hip. To me, when it comes to dog names, a name that's "cool" is a name that one doesn't normally hear. One that is creative enough to be memorable. And that perhaps matches that particular dogs appearance or disposition.
Here's just a few names from my site that I put into the "cool" dog name category for starters…
Aspen, Azure, Capri, Charisma, Denali, Java, Mahala, Maui, Mignon, Nirvana, Pirouette, Rio, Sahara, Sierra, Taboo, Tiara
Funny Dog Names : By funny, I'm referring to cute dog names that will match it's physical appearance. Here's just a few ideas…
Espresso : For an energetic black dog.
Kisses : For a small affectionate pup.
Brutus : For a BIG dog.
Putt-Putt : For a dog with short legs.
Here's some additional ideas…
Big Dog Names: Barbarian, Big Foot, Butkus, Chewbacca, Genghis, Godzilla, Hummer, Terminator, T-Rex, Tsunami
Small Dog Names: Doodle, Gumball, Kewpie, Laptop, Nibbles, Widget
For additional funny ideas, think opposites! Peanut for a BIG dog, Moose for a small dog.
If you spent as much time as you did when finding the perfect dog, why not spend a little extra time in finding the perfect name? Your dog will thank you for it!
When Richard Livitski isn't busy running around looking for Unique Dog Names, he's busy running his website http://www.dog-names-and-more.com dog names as well as other helpful dog related topics can be found.
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More commentsa gud place to search for names
I have two male yorkies. one with stubby legs and pot belly and black/brown color named Pockets (7yrs) and one silver hair w/ tall lean build names Zipper (2 1/2 yrs). I am about to obtain a female pretty soon and at a loss for what a good matching name could be. does anyone have any ideas?Name it buttons. :] Lol
what should i name my cute little doggie its so cute but i do not no a name for it hope fully i find a good name give me good luck byeoh yah can you try and send the names to mego with your instincts!!!
i have a dog named coco. me and my family just got her no longer than a month ago. we are planning to get another girl dog. but we have no idea of what to name her. can please help us think of a cute name to go with cocothanksyou can have it go with coco...........chanel with be cute!
i want a really unusual girl dog name but REALY girly and cute please i am stuck PLEASE, PLEASE send me some ideasTHANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH giving my dog is really important to me it is a once in a liftime thing you cannot change it later on sooo please help me xxxxxxxxxxxxxHi Lauren,
Try our Funny Dog Names page for names that are cute, or our Cool Dog Names page on my site for some really unique ideas.
To find these pages, click on the link to my site at the bottom of the above article. Searchwarp doesn't allow for me to give you a link directly to these pages, though I would if I could!
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yo should soo name your pup lipstick
well i just looked at the names ... they are ...um very unicue in there own way.....kool names ....:) author=b-backes1999
I just got a black chihuahua with brown on its paws and chest and named her snickers. It fits, using a food name was a great idea!!
wat about a brown lab? it's energetic and cute...
i think chilly.. is a good name for a hot dog!! ;Dits cute.. 2 sinnables.. and for a hot dog!!
yes but i do not have one puppy
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