Category Archives: Boy Names

Furry Furman

Some names have a talent for disappearing right off the radar and become exotic and strange to the ear. When you first hear them, you might even think someone is using a nickname or even mispronouncing a more common name, but nope. That’s the name your pooch has, and it isn’t made up in the […]

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Thoughtful Winifred

Following up with Halloween styled names brings up a few semi-classical ones that some might familiarize with “scary” thoughts of witches and goblins and such. That is to say, the name itself isn’t scary, but upon reflection, we find they are generously relatable and almost nostalgic in a way. And therefore, they tend to make […]

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A lot of Ari

Most names have one, perhaps two meanings, which keeps things simple and organized. But, there are a few exceptions to the rule, and there are a few names out there with an abundance of meanings and even origins. One of these names happen to be short, sweet, and easy for a pup to catch a […]

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Sir Lance, The Fuzzy

There is an almost unlimited amount of names in the world. Different spelling, different combinations (Mary Anne), and unique parts of the world make creating a name unique to an individual. And that’s what it’s supposed to do. But there are certain names that have a funny story behind their origin. As it turns out, […]

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Two in One

Most names have an original history of their own. Some may be variations, while others are decedents of another. But very rarely are two apparently different names, little but different spellings of one another. Xavier and Javier are two in the same name. They look like they’d sound completely different when you first see them. […]

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That’s a Hulk of a Dog

Some names have a talent for being somewhat unusual to the point they are incredibly popular. In one particular case, the name is incredibly old and started out as more of a nickname before it became anything official. And now, it’s more of a nickname again, which suits our pup’s perfectly. Hulk equals huge… sometimes […]

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I Will Name Him George…

The name George has its origins in Ancient Greek mythology, and means “farmer, earth worker,” taken from the Greek name Georgios. Over the centuries, the name has taken on various forms, depending on the language, and has become a popular baby and pet name. You could probably say there is enough George to go around, […]

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Teddy Dog

While some names tend to be bound by their original meaning, others have history and charisma developed that reflect some of the best characteristics in our canine companions.  One such name happens to be Teddy. Simple in sound, it has a lot more to offer in the line of meaning and character accumulated over time. […]

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King Rex

While exotic names are splendid for some, others prefer the cliché names that suit their dog’s characteristics perfectly. One particular name that seems to bear this distinction is Rex.  Rex has its roots in Latin, and means “King.” Surprisingly, since the 19th century, it has been in common use as a given name rather than […]

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