We don’t have any pets and probably never will. Maybe some fish or a turtle or something, someday…if one of the kids convince us.
My husband, our three-year-old son, and I are all allergic to animals on some level, and it is probable that our infant will be, too. We’re talking a combo of fur, saliva, and dander.
If there is a pet present…there is no doubt this chick will end up in a sneezing mess before you can say, “But he’s hypoallergenic!” Pets are not in the cards for us, and I am confident we will still live happy, fulfilled lives.
My family strangely acquired a neighborhood cat when I was in high school and named him Garfield – because Garfield, my friends, is an ANIMAL NAME!
Here’s my issue — we named our first son, Max.
We chose not to find out if we were having a boy or a girl, but felt comfortable speaking openly about name options with close family and friends. We were between Mason and Max for a boy up until we held that sweet baby in our arms. From the moment he was on my chest, we just KNEW that he was our MAX.
Prior to his birth, though, it was shocking to hear a few people make comments like, “Max? Like a dog?!” in response to sharing our top two name choices. That is the first thought that comes to mind? Really? I just didn’t get it.
NOW — the name we chose for baby boy #2 is Leo. What do you know? Leo is the name of a cat on a TV commercial. What in the world?! Why, oh why, people? WHY?
And then THIS came up in my Facebook feed…
Woof.
If you are struggling to name your pet, please allow me to provide you with some non-people name suggestions…
– Yahtzee
– Radar (my personal fav!)
– Puddles
– Diva
– Boss
– Spot
– Ruckus
– Sugar
– Chunk
– Spike
– Patches
– Skittles
– Bingo
The list goes on!
Want more? Just ask! I’m full of ideas!
Get creative, I say. You really shouldn’t name your human child “Cupcake” or “Tatertot,” but a dog or a cat? Do it up! Live on the edge! Break the mold! Quit stealing my children’s names!
Okay, okay – I get that your pet is a member of your family and all. I understand that there is often significance in the name chosen…a story behind it. Maybe hidden meaning or an inside joke. I try to understand the bond between mother and furbaby, I do. Never having been there, though, does make it difficult.
All jokes aside, name your pets what you will but please don’t look at me funny when you hear my children’s names (of the HUMAN variety) are “Max” and “Leo.” Or I may be tempted to call you “Radar”…just for fun.
Thanks for hearing me out and happy naming! 🙂
The main reason we didn’t tell anyone our dd’s name until after she was born. No one. Not even our parents. Once it was on the birth certificate, we hoped everyone would feel less inclined to have an opinion. Are you curious? Sara Cate. Sara was literally the only name we could agree on. Cate is for my mom, Catherine.
We named our third child Lucy after my grandmother and apparently it’s a super popular dog and cat name.
Our daughter’s name is Molly and our dear friends named their new dog… Molly!? Really!? So many people have commented they had a dog named Molly or know a dog named Molly. Well, my daughter isn’t a dog or remotely anything like a dog, so please refrain from making comparisons people. M’kay!?
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