Is there a reason you picked this particular puppy? Liked the mom or the dad, in particular? Is there some relationship you can pull from that will give you an idea?

Only one dog did I ever name *after* meeting her. She was a chow/golden mix rescue, solid black with one white toe. Named her "Digit".

One of mine was named by the breeder....a long name with "La Rubia" as part of it. Her name is "LaRu".

"Didiane" was named after her grandmother, Diamond (La Diamante), who they called Didi (dee dee).

"Slainte" (slahn-cha) is my first Briard, born in an "S" year. The name is gaelic for "cheers" (health). This seems to fit nicely with the alcoholic themes mentioned previously. LOL

My little pick puppy, from my first litter, also first-born, and born in 2010 (an "F" year) is going to have a registered name of simply "Zotzy First". His future owner has decided to call him "Buzz". The original idea was "First to the Moon", ie: Buzz Aldren, and her grandson likes it as in "Buzz Lightyear". So, he is now "Buzz"

To each his/her own.....

Guess that's the long way of saying that it's hard to come up with names for others, as they can be sooooo personal.

T

Well I always go for famous names of warriors like
Napoleon, Hitler, Churchill
You know a name just might determine the dogs attitude

@Tracy: We picked her based on gender and color. She was the only chocolate female in the litter. So I don't have anything to work with as far as personality. If she's anything like other min pins I've had, they're stubborn, zesty little firecrackers. Fiercely loyal to their people and always ready for the next adventure (as long as food is involved).

I wanted something that sounds sharp and dangerous. Its always funny to see little dogs with big dog names. But its hard to find one thats feminine or unisex.
@Tim: Awesome names, but I need one for a female.

hmmmm dangerous...
Uzi, Elektra, LeeLoo (the character played my Mila in the 5th element), Violet, Aeon or Inari (from Aeon Flux), Uma (cause Uma always kicks ass in the movies).

You just named her. Zesta.

Of course, you may have to endure cracker jokes.

How about Xena, warrior princess?

T

I had a cat named 'Colleen', who we called 'Beanie'- fit her perfectly.

A housemate's Siberian named 'Akeenai' that we called 'Keenie'.

A housemate's Aussie named 'Umpqua' that I called 'Stumpy'.

Another cat named 'Morning Star' that we called 'Fluffmeister' or 'Fluffy' for short.

It seems that the name morphs to fit the animal- morphs a whole lot sometimes- true for people too. So maybe whatever formal name you choose will change to fit the personality. I've never had an issue with an animal not recognizing their name (or varients thereof)- even the cats.

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I wanted something that sounds sharp and dangerous. Its always funny to see little dogs with big dog names. But its hard to find one thats feminine or unisex.

Like Bruiser the Chihuahua from Legally Blonde

Off top of head...Tanto, a Japanese short sword

I'm behind... I was working this morning, but you were talking about dogs w/ beer/alcohol names. I met a yellow lab today named Pilsner. LOVE it!

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Love my German import Heineken but I just can't wrap my head around naming a dog "Heinie". Now Jager (Jagermeister) might work.

Especially since Heineken is Dutch. LOL

Well, well, well. I stand corrected. Learn something new everyday. Not much of a drinker but everytime I ask for "that German stuff" I get my Heineken. I can see where I'm going to make some money on a few trivia bets.

And should I ever get to be the proud owner of a butt-biting, Dutch Shepherd, he IS going to be named "Hienie", based on my new found knowledge. Thanks Tracy!!