Somebody....

[Blueyes]

...PLEASE help me name my new puppy!!! I have been trying to choose a name for him for weeks, lol! I've never had such trouble naming a dog:rolleyes: I don't want the usual "chocolate" names, either. I know a name is just a matter of taste, but nothing I try is just right.

Here's what I have it down to: Phineas (Phin) Anybody seen the Phineas and Ferb cartoons? My grandsons love it, and that's certainly not a name you hear every day, lol! It's my favorite choice, but of course Mike HATES it:rolleyes: Then I have Tucker, Quincy, Teddy (they look so much like a bear) and Shiner...Mikes favorite because it's a Texas made beer:p

Ok Ladies, PLEASE play the name game with me:D

[Janet]

Have you gone to the baby name sites online? That's what I usually do. I have always liked the name Tanner, but never got a chance to use it. Most of the time I wait to see what kind of personality the puppy has...that usually helps alot.

[Blueyes]

Yes Janet, I've looked at tons of name sites, lol! I like to name Tanner, too. Hmmm...

[paula1961]

Sounds like you already have some good names Betsi.. I really like the names Tucker and Janet's suggestion of Tanner. I also like Max and Eddie:p Good luck choosing one.:)

[DianaB]

How about Ratchet? I really like that one for a male dog. Or Sprocket? Hmmmmm.............Snickers........That's all I can think of at the moment.

I have nephews named Tucker and Tanner!!! That's funny!!!

[judy]

There's a guy up here who named his dog "River." I like that. Another friend has an "Elvis," which I think is fabulous. I stick with "Beau."

[gja1000]

And I'll chip in with the name Kipper. Have you ever seen the British cartoon Kipper the Dog? Cutest dog ever!

I love Phineas too. Shiner is pretty cute too. How about naming him Texas? We named a cat Austin because we love living in Austin so much.

Max is a good name. And I like Tanner Too.

[Blueyes]

Thanks everybody! You are all good playmates:D I still don't know what to name the poor thing. You have all given me something to think about!

[Janet]

Good luck Betsi!

[DianaB]

How about Buster.......Corky.........Mocha........Tinker (after Tink).......or how about Russell or Stover......LOL........Good luck!!!

[gja1000]

Maybe something will happen and you'll know the perfect name. When we got Rowdy, we didn't know what to name him either. We had him at home with us and couldn't decide on the perfect name.

Then Gary ended up in the hospital and before he could go home, he had to walk down the hall. The nurse was helping him with his IV poles, etc, and she turned around and said to Gary, "Come on Rowdy, let's go".

Gary and I looked at each other and said, "That's IT" And that's how Rowdy got his name. It is so ironic though, because it fits him perfectly!

[Blueyes]

I'm hoping something like that will happen, Gayle. That's what I want...a "that's it" name!

I like the candy names Diana...cute! I also like Kirby and Clancy.

[gja1000]

Oh Oh! I like KIRBY!

[JJJ]

How about Dribble or Rascal? Maybe SmuchUm or Tickle. Or just plain Ol' Loverboy :)

[judy]

Kirby!!! (or Beau!!)

I had an Irish Setter named Brett. I liked that name too.

[Blueyes]

Now my grown niece tells me that Kirby is a great name for a girl, but a little "fruity" for a boy:rolleyes: I'm thinking about Packer, since he is from Wisconsin- home of the Green Bay Packers.

[DianaB]

That's a cute name.....Packer!!!! I like it!!!!

[gja1000]

Oh I like Packer (and Kirby too).

How about Dell - for the Wisconsin Dells. I was gonna say "Cheese" but no, I don't think so! :p

[Blueyes]

Mike suggested that, too. I don't know why I haven't been able to make a decision about this. It's very unlike me:rolleyes:

[Blueyes]

Now my son says it can't be Packer because "it means something else, Mom" Geez... I'm naming him Kirby. I really like it, and Mike likes it ok, and ya'll like it :)

[gja1000]

Just one more suggestion although I really like Kirby. Since he will be a therapy dog and people will be really happy to see him, why not name him Happy. You could say, "Here comes Happy"!

[Blueyes]

That's cute Gayle!

[judy]

Kirby is a good name!

[Blueyes]

Thanks! Even if this dog never does a day of therapy work, he has already been wonderful therapy for ME!! I miss my kids so much.

[paula1961]

Awww Betsi!! You are going to enjoy your new puppy so much! I know you must be so anxious to get him.

I know that you must miss your kids alot! How are they doing? Are they adjusting to their new environment pretty well?

[Janet]

I think 'Happy' is such a cute name for a therapy dog. I like Kirby too...I really like Packer alot...what else does it mean Betsi?

[Blueyes]

Umm..something about a homosexual man. I believe the term is 'fudge packer' :blush: It could just be a Seattle thing:rolleyes:

[gja1000]

Umm..something about a homosexual man. I believe the term is 'fudge packer' :blush: It could just be a Seattle thing:rolleyes:

Nope. Not just Seattle. I've heard that slang before, but I didn't think about it at all till you mentioned your son said Packer had an alternative meaning. LOL!

[Janet]

Not heard that one...lol. Better leave "Packer" out of the list...lol