Choosing a cute name for your pooch can be very difficult. There are so many names to choose from that it's hard to know where to start. If you want to find a name that really suits your pet then there are a few different ways of doing this. You can be a bit more creative with pets names than with human names, so don't be afraid of choosing something different. We have come up with some methods you can use to choose a name for your pet.
Colours
Is your pet a specific colour that really stands out? For example, naming a black pet ebony or jet or a brown pet chocolate or mocha. If you really love your pets colouring then choose a name that relates to their colour.
Temperament/personality
This is a really great way to name your pet because it will be a name that is unique and special to them. Names based on temperament include things like sparky, bouncer, spirit and bandit. You don't always have to name your pet straight away, wait a few days to let their personality come out so you can choose a suitable name. v
Distinctive markings and physical characteristics
Does your pet have any distinctive markings? If there is something about your pet that really catches your eye then you can name them after it. Examples of names based on distinctive markings and physical characteristics include patch, dot, tiny, bolt, racer and stripy.
Seasons
When was your pet born? If you know their date of birth you might want to name them after the season they were born in. Did anything interesting happen on the day they were born? Naming pets after seasons is quite popular, examples include summer, snowy and sunny.
Celebrities
Are there any celebrities that you particularly love? Would your pet suit their name? Some pets are named after famous celebrities such as Elvis and Jackson.
Famous animals
It's quite nice to name your pet after a famous animal. This can be a fictional animal, a famous racing animal or simply an animal that has become famous through television or film.
Your pet's journey
Has your pet had a particularly interesting journey in life? Have them come through tough times? Many owners of rescue animals will name their pets based on their special stories or things they have overcome.
Human Names
Human names have become much more popular in recent years. People are naming their dogs with common human names such as Mollie, Maisie, George, Harry and Lucy!
Getting a new puppy is a very exciting time, and one of the best parts of the whole process is choosing a name for your dog. It isn't always easy to decide on a name, especially when all your family members get involved. It can be really hard to settle on one name. If you are struggling for ideas then here are a few different ways in which you can decide on the perfect name for your dog. Have a look at the suggestions below and get brainstorming!
What Does Your Dog Look Like?
One of the easiest ways to name your dog is by naming them based on what they look like. This could linked to their colour, size or general appearance. Names such as blue, ginger, honey, scruffy and patch are very popular.
Flowers
Lots of dogs are named after flowers such as Dairy, Rose and Poppy, although these are obviously very feminine names.
A Place You Have Been
Some people name their dogs after places they have been or their favourite place in the world.
Human Names
Human names have become much more popular in recent years. People are naming their dogs with common human names such as Mollie, Maisie, George, Harry and Lucy!
Common Dog Names
You could always go for a common dog name, these sorts of names always sound good. Common canine names include things like Fido, Buddy, Buster, Baxter, Milo, Coco, Bailey and Bella.
Names Based On Personality
If you notice that your dog has a very strong personality trait straight away then you might want to name them after it. Dogs have extremely different characters which means you can get lots of inspiration for names. Personality based name examples include things like Lucky, Happy, Princess, Missy, Hunter, Romeo and Sparky.
Famous Dog Names
You can always name your dog after a famous dog from a film, cartoon or story. Famous dog names include, Scooby, Pongo, Lady, Marley, Hooch, Bolt,
Choose From A List
If you still can't think of a named based around the above ideas then there are lots of different lists of dog names online such as the Battersea list of dog name suggestions