In a recent online poll conducted by PSI, pet owners were asked, "How did you choose your pets' names?" The majority of pet owners gave their furry friends a "human name" or one that described its personality.
Read on for more information on pet monikers.
- 47.1 percent of pet owners chose names like, Molly, Sam, Annie or Max.
- 32.8 percent of pet owners gave their pets names that described its actions or personality, such as Twister, Sweetie and Trouble.
- 23 percent of pet owners gave their pets names that resembled their physical appearence, such as Brownie, Snowball, and Spot.
- 18.5 percent named their pets after a famous person, such as Cher or Sylvester.
Pointers in choosing a pet name:
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Consider names that the pet can easily recognize.
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Animals respond better to one or two syllable names.
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Consider names that are easy to call out - Don't go for a tongue twister!
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A pet's behavior is a great source of inspiration for names. Study your pet's behavior for ideas.
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Avoid names that sound like standard instructions, such as Spirit (Sit), Kay (Stay) Fletcher (Fetch), etc. It can be difficult for dogs to tell the differenece between similar sounding words.
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Consider names that will suit your pet through its entire life. For example, "Kitten" may not be appropriate for your cat when she matures.
Get a book of "Baby Names" and check out their meanings. You may find one that suits your new pet perfectly - like "Clyde," which means "heard from a distance" or "Rhett," which translates to "enthusiastic."
