Fido, Tinker Bell, Princess, Marley, Olivia, Ali, Rocky, Lucy! What's In A Name? At what point does the owner pick out a dog name, prior to deciding the breed of dog, the sex of the dog, or does he or she decide from the mainstream?
Within the last 2 months, while walking Maisy ( a purebred Boxer ), I was stopped by two people, one in Manhattan and another during the film shoot of "Boardwalk Empire" in Vinegar Hill. Ironically enough, both of them want to get a Boxer and you guess it, they wanna name him "Ali, you know, like Mohammad Ali". I couldn't help but to laugh under my breath.
Though Ali is still alive and his legacy is still strong, there is a new throng of same named dogs. I think, the most familiar name within the last couple of years is "Marley", from the movie "Marley & Me". It's a great family movie, especially for those who own Yellow Labs.
For those people that like to fancy themselves after celebrities, they can be seen carrying their dogs, where ever they go. The perfect example is Paris Hilton, with her Chihuahua "Tinker Bell", I mean, come on already, she doesn't treat it as a pet, but merely an accessory. Next thing you know, the dog will have its own Louis Vuitton Bag, actually I think she does, it's a mini handbag that holds her baggies for when she needs to go!!!
When naming your dog, it should be a fun name, nostalgic, sentimental and even original. So, tell me your dogs name and let's see if these names will eventually phase out the really stupid ones. Enjoy your walks.
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