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:
Consider names that the pet can easily recognize.
Animals respond better to one or two syllable names.
Consider names that are easy to call out - Don't go for a tongue twister!
A pet's behavior is a great source of inspiration for names. Study your pet's behavior for ideas.
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.
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."
