View Full Version : Vote on my puppy's name
So, here are some of the names we're considering. Vote. Pictures from another thread included for reference:
http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=18213&d=1414629426
http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=18214&d=1414629439
http://i.imgur.com/k9qWt2B.jpg
I absolutely do not promise to pick whatever wins. ;)
The Rodent
10-30-14, 12:12 PM
I still say Brego
Elaboration on each:
Ike
Full name would be "Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces." Obviously. Bonus reason: my family already has dogs named Major and Colonel.
Tuco
A reference to Eli Wallach's character in The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Bonus reason: it's movie-related. Leaves open the possibility of naming future dogs "Blondie" or "Angel Eyes."
McCutchen
A reference to Andrew McCutchen, star outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Would probably be called "Cutch."
Hugo Baskerville
A reference to The Hound of the Baskervilles. Would be called "Hugo." Bonus reasons: wife loves Sherlock stories, the name is dog-related, and one of the other characters in the story is named Charlie, which was the dog's shelter name.
Backup
A reference to Veronica Mars. Her dad tells her to "take Backup" on a stakeout, and it turns out Backup is a dog.
I like Hugo Baskerville the best.
The Rodent
10-30-14, 12:17 PM
I put Ike... that way you can say "I like Ike".
Sexy Celebrity
10-30-14, 12:17 PM
You are going to have a dog without a name until November 4th?
I'll probably settle one one before that, but I think I'll be interested in seeing votes after that anyway. Ideally, I'd like to settle on one tomorrow.
Sexy Celebrity
10-30-14, 12:20 PM
Well, when I first looked at your dog, the name Zeke popped in my head.
I'm choosing Ike because that's kind of close to Zeke.
mlaturno
10-30-14, 12:20 PM
I've always liked Matthew as a dog's name.
Sexy Celebrity
10-30-14, 12:23 PM
Of course, if you wanna go my Zeke route, his full name could be Ezekiel 25:17.
Of course, if you wanna go my Zeke route, his full name could be Ezekiel 25:17.
This.
I like Tuco a lot but I thought of Breaking Bad before TGTBATU.
honeykid
10-30-14, 12:48 PM
Gotta go with the Holmes reference. Still say it should be Deefer, though.
Sexy Celebrity
10-30-14, 12:56 PM
Don't forget that Ike is also the name of the man who beat the crap out of Tina Turner.
http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=18219&stc=1&d=1414684566
Mr Minio
10-30-14, 12:57 PM
Rufus and Fergus are hilarious names.
Psychic Isaac
10-30-14, 12:58 PM
I have a son named Ike.
Sexy Celebrity
10-30-14, 01:02 PM
I still say Brego
That sounds like Prego.
http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=18220&stc=1&d=1414684920
The Rodent
10-30-14, 01:07 PM
Prego?
That's what girls say in Britain when they get a bun in the oven. "I'm prego"
Sexy Celebrity
10-30-14, 01:08 PM
Prego?
That's what girls say in Britain when they get a bun in the oven. "I'm prego"
Well, then brego is the male version, when a bro gets pregnant.
The Rodent
10-30-14, 01:08 PM
Brego is the name of Théodred's horse in LOTR which was given to Aragorn, was named after a previous King of Rohan.
It took less than one page for my poll about puppy names to become about dudes getting pregnant.
MoFo, ladies and gentlemen.
The Rodent
10-30-14, 01:14 PM
We could talk about idiomatic puppies...
The Rodent
10-30-14, 01:16 PM
You have to do this while he's still small...
http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/e8/62/4c/e8624cd407cb0dd0c29ba2932f313708.jpg
christine
10-30-14, 01:20 PM
I like Ike. I think it'll suit him when he's older too
John McClane
10-30-14, 04:19 PM
Hugo Baskerville
A reference to The Hound of the Baskervilles. Would be called "Hugo." Bonus reasons: wife loves Sherlock stories, the name is dog-related, and one of the other characters in the story is named Charlie, which was the dog's shelter name.I highlighted the reason that I think this name is best. I think it's important to factor his shelter name in when you name him because I think it's bad luck if you don't. I kept my dog's shelter name and just added onto it, but I like how Hugo is able to relate to his shelter name. :up:
donniedarko
10-30-14, 04:22 PM
I think Hugo is really fitting
The Gunslinger45
10-30-14, 04:39 PM
Going with Ike. Though Audie I think would be stronger. :D
R.P. McMurphy
10-30-14, 04:45 PM
Hugo for sure
Nausicaä
10-30-14, 08:04 PM
Voted for Hugo Baskerville. I think Hugo is a wonderful name for a dog. Name him Hugo! :D
Citizen Rules
10-30-14, 08:13 PM
I'd go with a dog name that you will still like years down the road.
Ike....Cool dog name.
Hugo Baskerville...Hugo is a great dog name.
Well, we've almost definitely got it narrowed down to Ike or Hugo. We like them both the most, and you guys do, too, so that's cool.
Because Tuco was a tribute to Eli Wallach, the wife did suggest Eli, which I like as well, but probably not as much.
Gonna try to decide by the end of the day. Pretty tricky. It kinda feels like Ike would be for me/him, and Hugo would be in large part for the fun of explaining it to others. Tough call.
Hugo Barkerville sounds about right.
But what about GoDoggo?
Sexy Celebrity
10-31-14, 11:44 AM
I don't really like Hugo and I know what will kill it.
http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=18238&stc=1&d=1414766505
HUGO Weaving
I think Eli is a great name, though. I actually like that more than Ike.
But Ike is probably his spiritual name. Like I said, when I looked at him, I thought of Zeke. And you know how psychic I am. I was picking up on the "ke" at the end of the Ike name.
teeter_g
10-31-14, 11:46 AM
Go with Ike. He looks like an Ike.
Godoggo
10-31-14, 12:21 PM
Hugo Barkerville sounds about right.
But what about GoDoggo?
Godoggo picked the name Hugo Barkersville too. ;)
Actually, Godoggo isn't a bad name for a dog, but I can see some confusion and possible embarrassment on my part if he were to name his dog that. As in Yoda posting, "Today Godoggo pooped on the floor and got a serious time out. Or "Godoggo ate the trash again today." Or even worse, "I really wish I could get Godoggo to stop smelling everyone's crotch. " :(
:D
The Rodent
10-31-14, 12:23 PM
Hot Diggity Dog Ziggity Boom is a good name
christine
10-31-14, 01:18 PM
Go with Ike. He looks like an Ike.
I definitely think he looks like an Ike too. If he looks like I think he will when he grows up, he'll be such a great Ike,
Shame I've decided I'm not having another dog when mine eventually leaves us, otherwise I'd steal that name!
gbgoodies
10-31-14, 01:29 PM
Well, we've almost definitely got it narrowed down to Ike or Hugo. We like them both the most, and you guys do, too, so that's cool.
Because Tuco was a tribute to Eli Wallach, the wife did suggest Eli, which I like as well, but probably not as much.
Gonna try to decide by the end of the day. Pretty tricky. It kinda feels like Ike would be for me/him, and Hugo would be in large part for the fun of explaining it to others. Tough call.
How about combining the names "Hugo" and "Ike", and scrambling the letters? You could name him something like "U go hike", or since you're Yoda, he could be "Go hike u", or "Hike u go". :laugh:
As insane as that idea is (:D), "Hike" isn't a completely terrible name.
But I'm definitely going with one or the other. I'm really torn as to which, and no matter how many people I ask here or in real life, the votes are pretty roughly split. Most people seem to like both, though, so that's nice.
The Rodent
10-31-14, 01:31 PM
Igor
Near enough to a crossing of the two.
Ike is tied to that dog's entire being.
gbgoodies
10-31-14, 01:38 PM
As insane as that idea is (:D), "Hike" isn't a completely terrible name.
But I'm definitely going with one or the other. I'm really torn as to which, and no matter how many people I ask here or in real life, the votes are pretty roughly split. Most people seem to like both, though, so that's nice.
You seem to have it narrowed down to two names, so why don't you let the puppy pick? Put the puppy in the middle of the room, and have two people stand at opposite ends of the room. Each person says a different name, and see who the puppy goes to first.
Because that's already the way I decide whether or not to ban people and I don't want to overtax him.
I guess it's worth asking anyone who voted for Tuco or Backup what their second choice would be, out of Ike and Hugo.
I actually like Ike better than Tuco. That dog just is Ike.
The Rodent
10-31-14, 01:48 PM
I voted Ike, but my second choice would be Backup
Sexy Celebrity
10-31-14, 01:54 PM
You know, I like Backup a lot, too.
I just thought of a good reason why you shouldn't name him Ike....
It sounds like... the D word.
You know, the offensive word for lesbians.
Sexy Celebrity
10-31-14, 01:55 PM
OMG, JUST DECIDE ON A DAMN NAME.
Seriously.
I'm going to the movies in a moment to see the new Jake Gyllenhaal film. It better be named by the time I get back.
The Rodent
10-31-14, 01:56 PM
Sounds more like Mike, or Bike, or Tyke to me.
Sexy Celebrity
10-31-14, 01:56 PM
Name him BACKUP.
Hey, whatever I choose I have to say (and sometimes yell) for the next 10-15 years.
Sexy Celebrity
10-31-14, 01:57 PM
Whatever you choose -- you didn't choose it. No free will.
The Rodent
10-31-14, 01:58 PM
Call him Turds.
That way you can shout "Turds!!" out the door when you're calling him in for the night.
Sexy Celebrity
10-31-14, 02:00 PM
Name him after Rodent. Call him Dougie.
The Rodent
10-31-14, 02:02 PM
My mate Matt, the one I posted a picture of who was in Afghanistan a while back, he named his dog after me :up:
Name him BACKUP.
Name him after Rodent. Call him Dougie.
Bro, I totally already said it was down to Ike or Hugo.
Whatever you choose -- you didn't choose it. No free will.
Also the dog's name is Ike. It's etched in his soul. So if Yoda chooses a different name, it will just be a fluttering woozy woo. When he is at the pearly gates God will call him Ike!
Sexy Celebrity
10-31-14, 02:07 PM
You're torn because you listed Ike first, which makes me think you want him named that the most, but Hugo is winning and even your mother picked Hugo. That is your psychological dilemma. You want Ike, but you're afraid to go with it.
That's definitely it. I definitely did not pick the initial order because I liked that they got longer and made the text look like a little hill and then remembered Backup at the end.
Sexy Celebrity
10-31-14, 02:17 PM
It doesn't matter how you arranged it. In the depths of your subconscious, this was done to put Ike first because you like it the most.
Yasashii
10-31-14, 02:31 PM
http://media3.giphy.com/media/5psA7b1ijEWDS/giphy.gif
You voted for Ike, but now you've got a Sherlock GIF. Mixed signals.
I was a Tuco vote, so I will throw in my like for Ike. Although it pains me to vote with Sexy on any subject.
MovieGal
10-31-14, 03:04 PM
Yoda, whatever you name your dog is fine.... I hope he's a great addition to your family.... I hope he's a sweet loving pup/dog.
Yasashii
10-31-14, 04:44 PM
You voted for Ike, but now you've got a Sherlock GIF. Mixed signals.
Yeah, I realized that after I've posted.
btw. I was referring to Sexy's ability to figure out what your subconscious choice was.
Godoggo
10-31-14, 04:48 PM
Yoda, whatever you name your dog is fine.... I hope he's a great addition to your family.... I hope he's a sweet loving pup/dog.
I'm sure he will be. They generally are. :)
Yoda, you are always free to ask me advice on puppy training if needed. It's the one subject that I really know what I'm talking about on. ;)
Austruck
10-31-14, 08:37 PM
Hey, whatever I choose I have to say (and sometimes yell) for the next 10-15 years.
That was going to be my post coming in here just now: Make sure you name him something that you can call out easily and clearly from the back door (or wherever).
Your grandmother said you got him on National Cat Day (which you did), so you should name him Kitty or Fluffy. :)
She also said, sarcastically, "Tell Christopher to hug What's-His-Name for me."
Ladies and gentlemen of MoFo, Yoda's genes in action!
Meanwhile, though I voted for Hugo, I keep thinking a cool simple human name works wonders: George. Bob. Jake. Dude. Tim. ("Most people call me ... Tim.")
Austruck
10-31-14, 08:42 PM
No, I just thought of a better name while writing you an email (go check your email): PAVLOV. :D
gandalf26
10-31-14, 08:48 PM
Trogg
Sexy Celebrity
10-31-14, 08:52 PM
All you have to do is look at your dog and go with whatever name feels right to you. Call him different names if you have to while looking at him and pick whatever feels like ... whatever feels RIGHT. Listen for a voice in your head that says, "That is his name" after you say the name.
Austruck
10-31-14, 09:09 PM
You've got a point there, SC. That even works with guinea pigs.
I TRIED to name one of my guinea pigs Radar (after the character on M*A*S*H), but I found myself always calling him Bob. I finally gave up, and he's been Bob ever since.
Frightened Inmate No. 2
10-31-14, 09:15 PM
just name him Sexy Celebrity already
MovieGal
10-31-14, 09:18 PM
just name him Sexy Celebrity already
Yeah since SC has been here for the past two days.
John McClane
11-01-14, 11:00 AM
Name him Hodor.
Cobpyth
11-01-14, 12:00 PM
Ike seems like a great name for a dog to me. I would personally go with that one. It also helps that he's named after such a great man.
cricket
11-01-14, 12:12 PM
I voted for Tuco.
I heard somewhere that it's not a great idea to give your pet a long name; I forget what the reason was.
I'm not sure about Ike. There's a lot of things a person could say in which the dog may believe he is being spoken to, when he is not.
christine
11-01-14, 12:33 PM
I keep thinking a cool simple human name works wonders: George. Bob. Jake. Dude. Tim. ("Most people call me ... Tim.")
I like human names too but it can be a little awkward if you meet people that have kids the same name. I always find non-doggy type people to be a little put out when they find your dog has the same name as their kid. Happened to me once with my old dog Mollie, when I was cooing over a new baby in the park I asked the kids name , she said Mollie and my son said that's my dogs name - she wasn't too impressed.
cricket
11-01-14, 12:52 PM
I like human names too but it can be a little awkward if you meet people that have kids the same name. I always find non-doggy type people to be a little put out when they find your dog has the same name as their kid. Happened to me once with my old dog Mollie, when I was cooing over a new baby in the park I asked the kids name , she said Mollie and my son said that's my dogs name - she wasn't too impressed.
That's good advice as I'm looking forward to getting my first dog. I think I'll name it after my wife's sister.
christine
11-01-14, 12:57 PM
That's good advice as I'm looking forward to getting my first dog. I think I'll name it after my wife's sister.
:rotfl:
We're going with IKE. It was a really tough call, but it feels right. The choice mainly came down to a name that feels like it fits the dog, versus a name I like because it sounds more distinct and is something clever I can tell people, and I decided the former was more important.
Thanks everyone. :)
Sexy Celebrity
11-01-14, 01:20 PM
Now, see -- you ran a poll -- Ike didn't even win. It came in 3rd place! And you question my theory that you putting Ike first on the list of names means it was really your favorite all along. It came in 3rd place and didn't even win, yet you still went with it. I knew what you were wanting to go with.
I dunno, there were a couple of times yesterday where I was almost positive I was going with Hugo. But I guess we'll never know.
christine
11-01-14, 02:29 PM
We're going with IKE. It was a really tough call, but it feels right. The choice mainly came down to a name that feels like it fits the dog, versus a name I like because it sounds more distinct and is something clever I can tell people, and I decided the former was more important.
Thanks everyone. :)
Great choice. Hope Ike brings you and your missus lots of happiness :)
gbgoodies
11-01-14, 02:31 PM
I voted for Tuco.
I heard somewhere that it's not a great idea to give your pet a long name; I forget what the reason was.
I'm not sure about Ike. There's a lot of things a person could say in which the dog may believe he is being spoken to, when he is not.
Have you ever heard the story of "Tikki Tikki Tembo"? It's the story of a Chinese boy with a long name who fell into a well. It is a sort of origin myth about why Chinese names are so short today.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tikki_Tikki_Tembo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPSeJFuv5Gs
cricket
11-01-14, 02:55 PM
Have you ever heard the story of "Tikki Tikki Tembo"? It's the story of a Chinese boy with a long name who fell into a well. It is a sort of origin myth about why Chinese names are so short today.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tikki_Tikki_Tembo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPSeJFuv5Gs
Of course I heard about it; that's all they talk about down at the bar during the football game.:p
Giving pets real names always strikes me as odd, but many people do it so what do I know.
The Gunslinger45
11-01-14, 06:54 PM
Have you ever heard the story of "Tikki Tikki Tembo"? It's the story of a Chinese boy with a long name who fell into a well. It is a sort of origin myth about why Chinese names are so short today.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tikki_Tikki_Tembo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPSeJFuv5Gs
I remember that book!
Tikki Tikki Tembo Nosarembo Charlie Barie Pip Per Pembo was the first born son's full name while number two son was Chang.
Giving pets real names always strikes me as odd, but many people do it so what do I know.
My wife and I were talking about this when we were naming a cat, and I agree most of the time. The exception being that I don't mind "real" names that aren't used very often any more. I've literally never known an Ike, so it doesn't "feel" like a human name to me. But naming a dog Steve would feel bizarre.
My wife and I were talking about this when we were naming a cat, and I agree most of the time. The exception being that I don't mind "real" names that aren't used very often any more. I've literally never known an Ike, so it doesn't "feel" like a human name to me. But naming a dog Steve would feel bizarre.
Chris would have probably been even more bizarre.
My wife and I were talking about this when we were naming a cat, and I agree most of the time. The exception being that I don't mind "real" names that aren't used very often any more. I've literally never known an Ike, so it doesn't "feel" like a human name to me. But naming a dog Steve would feel bizarre.
Yeah, Ike is unusual and does seem like a ready-made nickname. Only Ikes that come to mind are Dwight Eisenhower, Ike Turner and Ike Taylor.
Chris would have probably been even more bizarre.
Especially if I heard my wife on the phone telling someone that "Chris crapped on the floor again."
Sexy Celebrity
11-01-14, 08:10 PM
My wife and I were talking about this when we were naming a cat, and I agree most of the time. The exception being that I don't mind "real" names that aren't used very often any more. I've literally never known an Ike, so it doesn't "feel" like a human name to me. But naming a dog Steve would feel bizarre.
One of the first black men I ever met -- maybe even THE first black man -- was named Ike. No, it wasn't Ike Turner. He lived a few houses down from me when I was a kid. Him and his wife. Don't know if he beat her up all the time, though. I never heard screaming.
Maybe that's why everyone feels Ike is right for your dog. Your dog's black. There must be something about being black and having a greater chance of being called Ike because of it.
There's an Ike on The Waltons. He's actually a white Ike. Ike Godsey, the storekeeper. Played by Joe Conley (1928 - 2013).
http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=18249&stc=1&d=1414882834
Anyway, I see nothing wrong with giving dogs human names. In fact, I remember reading a psychology article about what kind of person you are based on what kind of name you give your dog, and I remember it said that you're more caring and considerate and a humanitarian if you give your dog a real person's name, instead of some other kind of odd name. They're names. They exist. And the animals are living creatures. Why not give them a good human name? Practically every pet I've had had a human name. I wouldn't feel right calling an animal something like "Ruff" or whatever. I once knew these people who named their Labrador after a word on their trashcan. The company name for their trash pick-up service. It was ridiculous.
Why not give them a good human name?
Because they're not human?
Mr Minio
11-01-14, 08:26 PM
I'm pretty sure it's after Reiko Ike!
http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185//aPPeuswGgAUnVrw0RfVx3exhEuD.jpg
Austruck
11-02-14, 01:51 PM
Giving pets real names always strikes me as odd, but many people do it so what do I know.
I've had guinea pigs named Murray and now Bob. Everyone loves that Bob's name is Bob. I think it's hilarious to call a small black furry creature that makes wheeking noises "Bob." :)
I already have names picked out for any future pigs (assuming they're male): probably Norman or Carl.
To be fair, though, you don't have to call out a guinea pig's name with the same frequency or public nature as a dog or cat's name, so that probably helps. And you can change a pig's name any time you want because they have no clue what their names are (even though I do talk to them and scold them like they're toddlers).
The other two pigs I've had were Ajax and now Frid (named after actor Jonathan Frid). Everyone thinks his name is Fred, though, and I'm just mispronouncing it.
Sexy Celebrity
11-02-14, 02:19 PM
I had a guinea pig once. I named it Alf, or Alfalfa.
If I ever get a pet bobcat, I'm going to name him Bob Bobcat.
Name the Bobcat Bob and get a cat named Cat and then you can call them both simultaneously with one word.
I've had guinea pigs named Murray and now Bob. Everyone loves that Bob's name is Bob. I think it's hilarious to call a small black furry creature that makes wheeking noises "Bob." :)
I laughed reading this. It is very funny.
christine
11-02-14, 03:42 PM
People don't seem to call their dogs the old names that dogs were called when I was a kid - Rover, Prince, Fido, Scruff, Patch
Austruck
11-02-14, 03:44 PM
I laughed reading this. It is very funny.
I have similar issues as Yoda would have if he'd named the dog Chris. Friends will ask, "How's Bob doing?" and I'll say (in front of anyone, even people who don't know Bob is a guinea pig), "Fine, but he poops everywhere and stinks up my office."
gbgoodies
11-02-14, 06:05 PM
I had a rabbit named Sonic after Sonic the Hedgehog because he was cute and little, and he ran very fast.
My Mom likes to name her dogs after Shakespeare's characters. She's had dogs named Hamlet, Ophelia, and Lady Macbeth.
Posted this in The Shoutbox, but I like my routines, and Ike has destroyed them. Been five days and we've yet to reestablish much. Hopefully he'll learn quick. Food, sleep, and work are all kinda wonky right now.
Posted this in The Shoutbox, but I like my routines, and Ike has destroyed them. Been five days and we've yet to reestablish much. Hopefully he'll learn quick. Food, sleep, and work are all kinda wonky right now.
Yeah, you're going to have to establish new routines around the dog. :p
MovieGal
11-02-14, 11:38 PM
Name the Bobcat Bob and get a cat named Cat and then you can call them both simultaneously with one word.
Yoda, my daughter's cat is named "Neko".. which is Japanese for "cat"..
Godoggo
11-03-14, 12:00 AM
I know a lot of dogs named DOG but pronounced Dee oh gee. I think everyone that names their dog that thinks they are being super original not realizing that a bunch of other people have done it as well already.
Posted this in The Shoutbox, but I like my routines, and Ike has destroyed them. Been five days and we've yet to reestablish much. Hopefully he'll learn quick. Food, sleep, and work are all kinda wonky right now.
If things keep up I see this guy in your future:
http://epguides.com/DogWhisperer/cast.jpg
The Rodent
11-03-14, 12:41 AM
I know a lot of dogs named DOG but pronounced Dee oh gee. I think everyone that names their dog that thinks they are being super original not realizing that a bunch of other people have done it as well already.
I gave my budgie a name, but I've never really used it.
Took about 3 weeks to find the name for him as I was teaching him things and needed to find what sort of personality he had.
I named him Sh*tbox due to all the swearing and pooping he does.
I just call him Bird or Birdie now.
"Hey, Bird!!" when I go into the kitchen first thing in the morning.
Yoda when his puppy gets settled and on a routine:
http://i.imgur.com/UFkHd.gif
Godoggo
11-03-14, 10:05 PM
If things keep up I see this guy in your future:
http://epguides.com/DogWhisperer/cast.jpg
I don't recommend him at all. I do however highly recommend Ian Dunbar. He actually has a really good puppy book.
Thanks for the recommendation. My puppy is almost finished with this one so he'll need another.
http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b542/Miss_Literati/puppy-reading-looking-up_zps46379430.jpg
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