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Debby G
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I'd love suggestions on a name for a male puppy who's timid. Naming puppies based on their personalities is a subplot in the chapter book I'm writing, but I can't think of anything really good for a timid puppy.
Also, I named another puppy Spunky in my draft because of his personality, but I'm not sure that is working well. I'd appreciate suggestions for other personality traits in a puppy that could lead to a new name.
Thank you!
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- November 15, 2014, 10:46 AM
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You might try a thesaurus for words like slinks, timid (Maybe Timmie Timid?), hidden, etc.
Our (small) dog is aggressive, and his name is Ernie. It works for him. Our last dog was friendly and was Waggsy.
Just a side note--we had friends with a miniature black poodle named Moose. He didn't work out for them, so they gave him to a rich lady who gave him a diamond collar and named him Pierre. After that, he behaved beautifully. Apparently he was just indignant at being called "Moose."
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- November 15, 2014, 10:53 AM
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For a shy male puppy: Startle, Blinky, Quiver
For a spunky puppy: Sparky, Plucky
LOL, Katie. Poor Moose.
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- November 15, 2014, 11:01 AM
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These names sound a bit timid to me: Bean, Goober, Kiwi, Socks, Waldo, Cecil
For a more outgoing dog: Elvis, Dash, Rascal, Comet
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- November 15, 2014, 11:32 AM
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What breed and colour/markings? My sister breeds Chihuahuas and I've helped name a few of them.
Ideas off the top of my head:
Boo, Spooky, Wisp, Twitch
Hope that helps!
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- November 15, 2014, 12:10 PM
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We almost named our dog "Scout," which might be cute for the outgoing pup.
I like Rue's "Boo" for the shy one.
Edited to add: I just noticed the Scout/Boo (Radley) connection. No wonder I like the sound of those names together--classic!
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- November 15, 2014, 02:03 PM
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Tough: Rocky, Skip, Maximillian, Maximus, Atlas, Indy, Jet
Timid: George, Dexter, Elliott, Happy,Pebbles, Teddy
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Thanks for all the suggestions!
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- November 16, 2014, 09:25 PM
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