If you are thinking of getting a new puppy or if you have just bought a dog, it’s probably getting to the stage where you are trying to think of a unique name for your new pet.

Thinking of a unique name for your dog can be quite difficult, especially when you are not feeling very creative.

how to adopt a dogWhen you choose a name, it’s important to choose a good one as that name will be with your dog for life. You don’t want to give a big strong male dog a cute girl dog name or similarly a male dog name to a delicate female dog. To help you get those creative juices flowing and think of a name for your dog, we have a few pointers that may help.

The main thing to consider when trying to choose a unique name for your dog is whether your dog will be able to distinguish his or her name from your normal everyday commands. If you think about it for a moment, calling your dog ‘Joe‘ or ‘Bo‘ may very well confuse your pet when you are actually trying to say ‘NO‘. Other similar sounds are ‘Sit‘, ‘Stay‘, ‘Fetch‘, ‘Down‘ etc.

Try to choose a unique name that is easy for your dog to pick up on. Usually, one or two syllable words are easier to distinguish from background noise especially when your dog gets hard of hearing. Another point to consider when choosing a name is whether you would feel comfortable calling your dog at the top of your voice in the middle of a crowded park. Novelty names may sound appealing at first but can leave you feeling embarrassed or even worse, unwilling to call your dog when out in public.

DalmatianSometimes waiting a few days after getting your new dog, before choosing your unique name can make the process much easier. The reason for this is that you may pick up on little characteristics from your new dog that will give you some inspiration. If your new puppy loves to steal things and hides them in their bed, how about ‘Sin bad‘? Maybe your new dog is a brave little soul and has the strength and character of a lion, maybe ‘Leo‘ would suit your new dog.

Another great source of unique dog names is from books and television. Do you have a favorite cartoon character or a favorite childhood hero? There are literally hundreds of possibilities.

Choosing a unique dog name can be a lot of fun and will endow your dog with a new identity within your family. Take a little time and do a bit of research and you will soon find the perfect name for your new pet.

 

Below is a short list of dog names, intended to give you a bit of inspiration along the way.

Male Dog Names

Anzio
Bailey
Barney
Buddy
Buster
Casey
Charlie
Cody
Duke
Harley
Jack
Jake
Max
Murphy
Rocky
Rusty
Sam
Shelby
Sparky
Toby
Winston

Female Dog Names

Anastacia
Abby
Annie
Chelsea
Coco
Daisy
Dakota
Ginger
Katie
Ladie
Lucy
Maggie
Missie
Molly
Princess
Sadie
Sandy
Sasha
Sophie
Tasha

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The Best Way to Choose A Unique Dog Name
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Choosing a unique dog name can be a lot of fun and will endow your dog with a new identity within your family. We can help you to find a perfect name.
George De Martini
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