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Did You Pick Your Pet's Name Before the Animal Itself?

PetSugar — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:00:22 -0700

Coming up with a name that's just right is a tough process! Some of us one day dream of owning a pet with a particular moniker while others wait until we meet an animal before starting the naming process. I planned on calling North "Piper" until I picked him up and decided that simply didn't fit and a community member enlisted our help to come up with a name for this precious face - how did the process work for you?

(See more of the super adorable Brody James here.)

I Need Your Help . . . Help Name This Puppy!

PetSugar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:00:43 -0700

Calling all creatives, SexyAndy needs our help! Well, see this cute face? He needs a name. The soon-to-be doggie mom can finally pick up the three-month-old pup from the shelter on Saturday but would love to hear from us:

Please give me your ideas on what to name him, I want a strong name because he's so small!

If you've got ideas for this Min Pin/ Shih Tzu mix, leave them in the comments below!

Would You Give All Pets the Same Name?

PetSugar — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:00:35 -0700

I guess it'd make calling and remembering a bit easier, but what's your take on naming your pets the same name as another?

What's Your Take: "Human" Names For Pets?

PetSugar — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:00:42 -0700

While traveling with my parents several years back, they made some "grown-up" friends at the resort. Later, running into one woman by the pool, my mom introduced me. The woman's response upon hearing my name: "Ohhh, that's my dog's name."

She was lucky I didn't push her into the water. Anyway, my pooch has a non-traditional human name but I'm not opposed to "people" names, as long as I don't have a bad association with that same one. P.S., after you vote, don't forget to play our Wacky Cat Name game to see if you get any name inspiration!

Check Out the Top 10 Wackiest Names For Cats and Dogs!

PetSugar — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:20:44 -0700

Cute cat, right? Look closely to see something poking out of that lil mouth - the kitty not only has a tooth coming out on top, "Snag L. Tooth" has the number one wackiest cat name chosen from VPI Pet Insurance's database of over 470,000 insured pets!

According to owner, Alison Reppel they started referring to him by Snags, "not only because it describes him physically but also because it suited his personality. He gets into little snags all around the house, knocking over pots and pans or ripping apart any cardboard that we may leave sitting around.” Ha!

The complete feline top 10:

Snag L. Tooth
Clawed Monet
Velvet Elvis
Eartha Kitty
Blue Man Chew
Catzilla
Thurston Picklesworth III
Yardsale
Dishwasher
Polly Prissypants

Now see the top 10 wacky dog names - and a photo of the number one pooch - when you read more.

Doogie Schnauzer MD
Sargent Sausage
I Am Sparticus
Lunchbox
Angus Sir Loin
Bam-Bam Noodle Butt
Mouse Meat
Fluffernutter
Kanye East
Inspector Foo Foo

Check out VPI's Wacky Pet Names site for stories on each of the craziest names.

Source: VPI

Will the Top 10 Dog and Cat Names of 2008 Surprise You?

PetSugar — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:15:41 -0800

What's in a name? A lot, clearly. Veterinary Pet Insurance, the country's largest and oldest provider, tallied to the top 10 most popular dog and cat names from its database of over 466,000 insured pets. Granted, there are tons of animals out there that are uninsured, but I can think of creatures with nearly each of these popular names that I either know personally, or that belong to a celebrity pet owner.

Most Popular Dog Names of 2008	Most Popular Cat Names of 2008
Max Bailey Bella Molly Lucy Buddy Maggie Daisy Sophie Chloe	Max Chloe Tigger Tiger Lucy Smokey Oliver Bella Shadow Charlie

Of the insured animals, VPI then went ahead and selected the top 10 oddest names for both dogs and cats. You know you're curious so read more.

Most Unusual Dog Names of 2008	Most Unusual Cat Names of 2008
Rush Limbark Sirius Lee Handsome Rafikikadiki Low Jack Meatwad Peanut Wigglebutt Scuddles Unterfuss Sophie Touch & Pee Admiral Toot Spatula	Edward Scissorpaws Sir Lix-a-lot Optimus Prrrime Buddah Pest Snoop Kitty Kitty Miss Fuzzbutt 80 Bucks Sparklemonkey Rosie Posie Prozac Toot Uncommon

Do you have pets with any of the most popular, most unusual, or even more unusual names? Share them in your comments below.

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Would You Call Your Grown Dog a Puppy?

PetSugar — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:15:19 -0800

Over the weekend, I told someone I just met that I had a puppy when asked if I had roommates. My pal overheard and was quick to point out that North is a grown dog.

I wasn't being intentionally deceitful (after all my parents still refer to only-child-me as "the baby" and I'm far from it), and I meant it more affectionately than realistically. Do you ever refer to your pet as a puppy, kitten or other (dare I say) pet names regardless of age? Shh, the poll's anonymous so your secret's safe with me.

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Do Tell: Calling Pets by the Wrong Name?

PetSugar — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:00:07 -0700

I may only have one "kid" at home (with a ton of nicknames), but I've accidentally blurted out the wrong name in the past. Have you ever called your pets by the name of another pet or – gasp! – by the name of a Sig-O or human child? It's time to confess below.

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Do Tell: What Was the Name of Your First Pet?

PetSugar — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:00:00 -0700

While vegging on the couch over the weekend, I caught a rerun of The Real Housewives of New York City. Just joining one of the families was a new ($1,800) West Highland White Terrier puppy named Aston. With some skepticism (and sarcasm), the Countess LuAnn de Lesseps and fam discuss the reasoning behind the name and mention adding another pup named Martin before picking up the car. Surely, a second dog (and Aston Martin) are not beyond a Count's budget, but hey, who knows?! While the son earnestly agrees with the dad's name, and I've heard of many different reasons for naming a pet, I couldn't help but wonder if the name of this pooch was entirely the boy's choice. After all, I named my first dog Joey after a boy I had a crush on in preschool. Now I'd love to hear the name of your first pet in the comments below!

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What's in a Name?

PetSugar — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 03:00:34 -0800

Okay, you've gotten through the hard part – you've done all your homework, met lots of prospective pets, and finally settled on one . . . congratulations! Chances are you've also given some thought to what you're gonna be calling that new pal of yours. Of course, you'll want a name that sounds and feels right, but you also don't want to be embarrassed yelling "come here Mister Foo Foo Fuzz" across a crowded dog park. Now, I've already shared that I named my childhood dog after a boy I had a crush on in preschool (ack, I know), yet my current pup, North, was nearly a Piper. I decided it would be a super cute name . . . but I took one look at that lil' guy and decided he was certainly no Piper. I finally settled on North before I even returned to Manhattan – I traveled on the Metro-North Railroad, and met the breeder at the Brewster North stop. It seemed like two hints too many so home arrived North. I know I'm not the only one who had a challenging pet naming process so I'm curious where your pets got their names . . . and you know I still want to hear those names in your comments too!

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