For now her name is Puppy
.....
UPDATE: Just talked to Carol (Monday afternoon), and they have narrowed it down to a couple of names. She assures me they will have a decision by tonight, and I will let you know the minute she tells me. If she doesn't choose one by tonight I'm going to go over to her house and pee in her orange juice.
.....
Last week I started volunteering for the Humane Society of Utah, something I've been wanting to do for years but have never kicked myself hard enough in the butt to do. I announced this to Jon, just like that, hey, I'm going to the Humane Society, I'l see you in about three hours. And I thought it would go in one ear and shoot right out the other because he was reading political websites, and when he gets in that mode the only thing that can distract him is the sound of the dishwasher opening because that signals I am either loading it or unloading it and within seconds he's in the kitchen groping me.
But he instantly shook his head as if a fly was stuck in his ear, and he was all, you're what? And I was all, but the dogs, they need me! And he was all, WOMAN, IF YOU BRING HOME A DOG I'M MOVING TO MONTANA. BY MYSELF. So I promised him I wouldn't, and I had no intention of doing so, except I fell in love with a dog. In fact, I fell in love with the first dog that I walked. And I wanted to adopt that dog right then, but then I thought, hmm... I kind of like Jon. I would miss him if he moved. Who would leave computer cables all around the house and buy hundreds of dollars worth of unnecessary crap when allowed to shop at Costco alone?
So I didn't adopt the dog right then and instead spent the next three hours being knocked over by 120-pound boxers and pit bulls who were more than a little bit excited to be let out of their cages. I'd open a cage and it was like a humpback whale would fall right on top of my head. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, and one dog was so out of control that he worked his way out of the leash and headed for Montana. I had to chase him a half-mile down the road, and I was losing steam when it suddenly occurred to me to yell out in my high-pitched dog voice, the Make Coco's Head Explode voice, and it worked because the dog did a 180 and tackled me to the ground. The cuddling we did for the next five minutes right there on the sidewalk made me feel like I had cheated on my husband.
Yesterday when I showed up to do a few more hours of work I noticed that the dog I had fallen in love with was still there, had not been adopted, so I dove into her cage to take her for the first walk of the day. Bad idea, because my love had only deepened with the distance. Trying not to fall over in a bawling mess I took her out to one of the dog runs and let her play while I made an important phone call. Not to Jon, no, this story does not end in our divorce. Or with a long legal battle over custody of our espresso machine.
My friend Carol mentioned that they had been thinking about getting a dog, and did I have any advice since they'd never had one before. Advice? STAY AWAY FROM MINIATURE AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS. Also, I'd be doing some work at the Humane Society and I'd keep an eye out on a dog with a temperament and size similar to Chuck's. And this was that dog. A 27-pound black lab mix, one year old, submissive, adorable, cuddly. Doesn't jump up on people. Great with kids. Loves to play with other dogs. The only way she could be more perfect was if she could balance a pitcher of beer between her ears.
She made a few phone calls to her husband, called me back, I called her back, and six hours later I had her and her three kids in my truck on the way to the Humane Society. Luckily the dog was still there when we arrived, and I tell you what, she could not have put on a better show for that family. She snuggled up to each kid, jumped around the dog run happily, ignored all the other maniacal barking dogs nearby, and basically stole all their hearts. Within the hour she was in the back of my truck and we were all trying to figure out what to call her:
When she was dropped off two weeks ago she did not have a name and so the Humane Society just called her Blackie. None of the kids liked that one, so they started throwing out their own ideas: Isabelle, Pepper, Charlie, Dusty, B.B. Carol's eight-year-old son is pretty sold on the name he came up with and insists that no matter what the final name is he will call her Car.
No one could agree on anything, and this morning when Carol brought the dog over to play with Chuck and Coco she revealed that they still did not have a name. And I said, you know what? I bet I know some people with a few ideas and asked her if I could take this dilemma to you.
Internet, we need a name for this dog.
Carol has only a few criteria. It has to be two syllables, shouldn't be too girly or too hard to say, and it should definitely roll off the tongue. Carol's husband suggested that maybe the name should reflect their lifestyle. They're very outdoorsy people, love to hike and bike and ski. They love the blues (thus B.B. that was suggested above). Also, they're from the Midwest and pronounce everything the wrong way, so maybe it could be a name that would allow me to make fun of them endlessly when they say it.
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3000. Susan said:
SPARKY.......Because she looks very bright (intelligent)!
Love your stuff.
3001. Anonymous said:
how about "Welpe" ....means puppy in german ;-)
3002. Julie said:
BOOMER!
yeah, i'm not gonna read thru 3000 comments to see if someone else suggested Boomer. So so rry if it's a repeat, good luck with the naming!
3003. HippieHickChick said:
Commenter #2989 (JM) reminded me of a family dog we had when we were young - it was a labrador retriever that us grandkids ruined for my grandmother's dog-training husband so he just gave him to us - "HeyMan" although when I was little I thought it was HayMan as in the dog was the "hay man"...the bringer of the hay! LOL
3004. ABS said:
What about Cinder? (Not short for Cinderella, but as in cinder and ash) Or Poppy?
3005. Anonymous said:
Pavlov.
3006. Anonymous said:
Ella (as in Fitzgerald)
3007. Anonymous said:
Keisha
3008. Nina said:
I like Treasure.... or tre'sor in French, as in
tray-zjor.
She is truly a treasure!
3009. pomegranate. said:
I could hardly begin to read the various pages of suggestions so I'll just leave mine and figure there's a good chance it's a repeat.
Piper
3010. Anonymous said:
Folsom
Broonzy
Inga
3011. Saple said:
best black lab I ever knew was called Eve...
She was a sweet and happy soul...
3012. Anonymous said:
Carly.
3013. Kim said:
Raven
or
Tolly
We had a black lab mix named Tolly, after a grocery store chain in the Midwest that has been out of business for years now, I think. She was BEST nanny for our kids. Never let anyone get close to them when they played outside, heeled without a leash, and was the most playful, gentle, most protective in a loving way companion a kid could ever ask for.
3014. Christine said:
Satchel
3015. Meranda said:
Seven
3016. shane_onegoodie said:
I liked Fargo also. Too cute. I have another one, due to their love of hiking, even though it's more than 2 syllables, depending on the pronunciation: Everest.
Huh? Huh? Good one, I think.
3017. leah said:
Gracie
3018. reid said:
I've always wanted to name a dog Freedom so that I could scream "FREEEEDOMMMMM!" like Mel Gibson in Braveheart whenever I called it in from outside. Perfect for a rescued dog.
3019. Ashley said:
I have the same problem every time I go to the shelter, I want to adopt ALL OF THEM.
Though, almost a year ago, I did adopt one, and it was the best decision I ever made. The shelter was calling him Bear, but I renamed him Huck [as in Finn].
I'd like to adopt a girl dog when I have more space though. I would name her:
Lola
Gretchen
Ella
Penelope
-or-
Fifi
3020. Anonymous said:
Looks like you have enough name suggestions but thanks for the wonderful story. I am so glad she has been adopted. She is precious!
3021. Aimee A said:
I'd vote for "Etta" for Etta James the blues singer.
3022. Lana in Canada said:
Saoirse--pronounced "Sear-sha"--Gaelic.
or with the blues theme-- Memphis.
3023. Margaret said:
How about Jinxie, there is a girl dog at the dog park named Jinxie and her mom chose it because she felt it wasn't too girlie and it suited her personality.
3024. Keara said:
Birdie
3025. teetotaled said:
I know I am also breaking the two syllabels rule but I keep thinking of the name Grace when I look at this dog. She has such a sweet, peaceful face.
So happy you were able to have a hand in finding this lovely dog her forever home!
3026. Mari said:
Igby (pronounced like the movie Igby Goes Down). My friend has a dog named Igby and I am totally obsessed with the name and wish that I had thought of it myself.
3027. Anonymous said:
I suggest you call her by her name.
Midnight.
3028. Janie said:
I read a couple of hundred LOL.
I think MOLLY is great!
Though it doesn't fit the 2 syllable rule--DOOCE is an obvious and great choice, in my opinion.
I had a cat named HONEY so I could say "Hi, Honey, I'm home!"
HEIDI is good--mountains, hiking.
LIZZIE and LUCY are favorites.
DAISY MAE
3029. Patrick said:
"Since the dog is black - how about Blanca (pronounced Blonk-a)? Which is french for the word black."
actually its noir, blanc(a) is french for white!!
how about Ellie? or Petra (stone) or Preta (black)
3030. erica said:
Muppet! The ears...the nose...definitely Muppet! :)
3031. Anonymous said:
Abby. It's perfect!
3032. Amy said:
First... in my pregnant state, this story made my cry
second.... a good name.... I'm bad at names.... Our red headed dog is Lucy for obvious reasons... personality too hahahha
ok lets see...
outdoorsy...
has trouble saying words correctly because of crazy Midwest Accent....
What about
Lets see
River
Midnight
Lucky
Lorraine
See... i got nothing... but... i'm still crying from the happiness this story gave me this monday morning :)
3033. Christina said:
The best dog I ever had in the world and I still miss her everyday was named Marley. She was loyal and sweet and I see that in this beautiful dog.
Also, I think the name Lucy is a keeper. It's a fun name for a dog.
A big thumbs up and hug to all those out there who choose to help out these dogs and to adopt through rescue!
3034. Catizhere said:
I don't know why I'm bothering... 3031 comments before me....
Benny (as in Benny & the Jets)
or Deeyo-gee (d.o.g.)
She looks so sweet.
3035. julia said:
negra
means black in catalan.
fosca
means dark in catalan.
both are very popular for black dogs.
I have two black schnauzers called Hobbes and Lola.
3036. Amy said:
How about Elvie (L.V.)? Would be more appropriate if you've seen the movie Little Voice, which everyone should! http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0147004/
3037. Anonymous said:
Skiers!? How about Rossignol... call her Rossi
3038. Kristin said:
I personally love the names Delilah or Olive, although im sure they have been mentioned before :)
3039. Rhonda said:
Nova
Noir
Terra
3040. Anonymous said:
Oscar!
3041. lindsey said:
Porkchop is a good name
3042. Natalia said:
Coltrane
3043. Anonymous said:
Bailey
3044. Michele said:
How about Josephine and you can call her "Jo Jo" for short?
3045. Amanda said:
POTATA!
My boyfriend is from the midwest and always calles potatoes "potatas" when we go out to eat.
3046. Eden said:
What about...
Briar?
That should be fun with any accent. Also, it's my family dog's name.
3047. Tam said:
LOLA.
3048. Janie said:
Oh, I just want to second a few that others thought of (Because you obviously don't have ENOUGH comments and I want to do my part!)
Looove DEE-O-GEE!!! Priceless!
STELLA....well, for the obvious reason. Calling her in would be a blast, really.
And KARMA....very nice. Very apt.
And ROSIE, I like ROSIE.
Most of these names the kids won't give a hoot about...do they like Harry Potter?
How about HERMIONE
PETUNIA
HELGA HUFFLEPUFF
ARABELLA FIGG
3049. hattie said:
Name the dog Barack after yours truly. That's a GREAT dog name.
3050. Janie said:
Of course it isn't YOUR dog so this won't be as funny but LICORICE
3051. Kirsty said:
Tosca
3052. Leasey said:
Roscoe!
3053. Anonymous said:
Scout
3054. Laura said:
I'm from Minnesota and I have a very Minnesotan accent. I'm lovin' the "Fargo". The R and the O has to be very pronounced.
Lena - as in Ole and Lena.
Really, anything with an O in it.
3055. Sherri T. said:
Chloe
3056. Rinkya said:
Kiguru :)
3057. Anonymous said:
KRAMER!
3058. Traci said:
Lola.
3059. Therese said:
Puppy seems like a pretty good name to me. God, she's cute. I can't believe you didn't smuggle her home anyway. I mean, Jon's cute and all, but... PUPPY!
Gigi is a cute name. She looks like she could be a Gigi.
3060. Laurie said:
Toosie, which is short for tootsie belle.
3061. averil said:
maybe since they've started calling her Car, just add another syllable onto that and name her Carrie/Carey/Carly/Carla/Cara/Caryn/Carwash?!
=)
3062. Anonymous said:
audrey hepburn, very classy.
3063. Norma said:
A couple of months ago I got my first kitten. I am totally not a cat person, but my current lifestyle is incompatible with a puppy. I find myself living vicariously through you on the dog front, and love love love seeing the pics and hearing the tales of your two hounds. I lost out on the cat naming - she has similar colourings to "Puppy" and my son insisted on "Oreo" and that stuck. Had I won, she would have been named "Jersey".
So that is what I offer to you - "Jersey".
3064. michelle said:
T-Bone, as in T-Bone Walker...
3065. Matt said:
Deefer
As in "D for dog" (perhaps if you say it out loud it'll make sense....)
3066. karen said:
BAILEY
3067. Abi said:
I vote for Fargo too. :) What about Margie?
3068. Laurie said:
That was supposed to say Tootsie, short for Tootsie Belle. I was born in Missouri and that is what my dad called me!
3069. MissyH said:
It might already have been suggested, but how about "Lucky"
3070. Jason said:
Farley!
3071. Lizneust said:
Bounce
Brio (means joy in Italian)
Bella
Besos (Spanish for kisses)
(I like names beginning in B)
3072. JBG said:
Lookout.
Her name should be lookout. My godparents had the greatest yellow lab named lookout. She was the most fantastic dog ever. .. great with kids, other dogs, and could catch any frisbee crossing her path.
3073. Scott said:
My 3 favourite dog names are:
Larry
Gerald
Dave
Unfortuantely my wife does not agree with those names so we have Hamilton and Charlie, which are also good (but not as good as Larry, Gerald, or Dave).
3074. Lisa said:
Lucky
3075. Anonymous said:
Layla.
3076. Anonymous said:
There is only one name for that beautiful girl...
Stormy... Great name for a great dog...
Love your site and your life...
3077. Kate said:
Spencer. And when she's naughty they can say they're furious.
3078. Rhonda said:
Moxie.
It was nice of you to find this dog a home, Heather.
3079. DeAnne said:
How about Carly....her son couls still have his "car" wish!
Here are some other suggestions:
-Aspen
-Sierra
-Autumn
-Brook
-Summer
-Skye
-Echo
-Laurel
-Willow
-Olive
-Ivy
-Briar
-Holly
-Daisy
-Rose
-Lily
-Jade
-Ruby
-Amber
-Dakota
-Misty
-Violet
-Jasmine
Good luck, she is a beautiful dog! Good job Heather!
3080. The girl from Kansas City said:
I'm from SE Kansas and even up here in KC MO I get made fun of for pronouncing Creek as CRICK, so my suggestion that says midwest, outdoorsy, and non girly is:
CRICK or CRICKET.
(Cricket cause she clearly loves to bounce. *smiles*)
3081. hannah said:
Ramsey
Sadie
Kenna
3082. Mands said:
Maddy
3083. mark said:
Noir
3084. Anonymous said:
Rae
3085. Anonymous said:
Never mind names - you probably have every bisyllabic word in the dictionary at your disposal by now. Hope your friend has fun choosing!
3086. Deborah said:
UTAH - that's the name I pick!!
3087. Kerry said:
we are fostering a similar wonderful black lab and his name is Trouper. I also love Scoop, Ramsey and Abyss.
3088. Kimberly said:
Cooper, Bauer, Murphy, Ryder, Chase.
3089. Lane said:
She's just gorgeous, and looks so sweet. For a fun-loving, outdoorsy family, how about:
SMOKEY!
3090. Barbara said:
If their son is set on Car maybe he would agree to Carly?
3091. Kris said:
Mica - because gold isn't the only thing that glitters
3092. Lane said:
She's just gorgeous, and looks so sweet. For a fun-loving, outdoorsy family, how about:
SMOKEY!
3093. angela said:
I propose "Cheyenne". It's two syllables, outdoorsy, Midwesty, and sweet but not too girly. Yay shelter dogs!
3094. jess roxx said:
suki (russian for bitches)
luna
lila (hebrew for night)
3095. Lane said:
Sorry if this is a duplicate. The best name in the world, for an outdoorsy family, is....
SMOKEY!!!
:)
3096. thinky said:
Annie (as in Little Orphan)
Something that has initials C.A.R.
- Cute Adorable Riley
- Callie Anne Rice
?!
3097. London said:
Molly is a good one!
Also,
Emma
Moxie
Trixie
3098. BMac said:
I think Matilda is a great name for this sweet face!
Mattie for short....
3099. Holland said:
Patagonia, Patti for short.
I also liked Layla.
3100. Anna said:
Her name must be SPORTY!!! :-)
3101. Aldene said:
Poggio (Po-ge-O)
It's a popular Mountain in Italy. Lots of outdoor activities.
3102. Missy the Garden Freak said:
I think they should name her AMBER because of her eye color... but let me say, you are a wonderful woman for going and volunteering... i would have wanted to have all the dogs jump into my trunk to come home with me and sleep with me in my bed... this little dog is going to love this family forever cause i am sure she knows she was rescued.. and she has you to thank... GREAT JOB.. keep up the good work... i am sure it made you feel warm and fuzzy knowing you helped save this dog.. i know when i have found homes for animals i felt wonderful...
3103. Gillian said:
Henley.
Bindi.
3104. Dan said:
Brooklyn or Hudson
3105. Anonymous said:
Darcy - means dark one. Come on now, Pride and Prejudice - best book ever! Other suggestion: Friday - every one loves Friday!
3106. Leigh said:
Lucky.
3107. dan said:
How about "Chance" she recieved one so it should be her name.
3108. Barbara said:
Willow
3109. Susan said:
How about ...Cupcake?
Cheyenne?
3110. Imanitsud said:
Most of my good dog names are boy names; we just got a pup in May and his name is Rufus. Technically, Rufus Maximillian Sullivan the third, but I like to call him Rufus Doofus Alla McGoofus. I like Fergus, Sanchez, and Murphy too for this dog, if she were a boy.
My favorite name for a girl dog is:
Lulu. followed by:
Josie
Lola
Gigi
Bela (like Bela Fleck and the flectones)
Hattie
3111. Jen Cox said:
Glory. I think that's the one.
3112. Brew said:
How about simply naming the new dog Montana?
3113. Claire said:
My vote is for Jasper!!
3114. Amy said:
I am partial to Jessie. Our black lab mix's name was just that. You could call her Jess, Jessiebess, Jessiebess with the velvety ears, and other such lovable names. We loved her to pieces and she was the best dog. We miss her.
3115. Brew said:
Name it Montana ... Monty for short (which has the required 2 syllables).
3116. Katie said:
This looks like a really good dog who deserves a really good name. I like previous commenter suggestions Sadie and Holly. So many choices to consider!
3117. Karen said:
If the son insists on Car, then why not Carly? And Car for short.
Not too girly. Two syllable.
3118. Stephanie said:
Lavergne
3119. Robyn said:
I have always wanted to name a dog : Bacon.
3120. Amber said:
I'm going to second others' suggestions on:
-tahoe
-aspen
(i didn't read them all so these may be repeats too)
what about "canyon" or "cheyenne"?
beautiful dog, also kudos to you, Heather, for bringing these lucky people to such a sweet baby. my best friend works with the SPCA & it's all we can do to not bring home all the puppies.
3121. Liz said:
How about: Love
3122. Anonymous said:
Cake
3123. hippiechic said:
I think she looks like a Musa, Xena, or Josie. What a purdy pup she is!
3124. Meg said:
River
Willow
Sunshine
3125. Danielle said:
Jo-Jo
3126. Emily said:
Jesse
3127. Martha said:
They're outdoorsy? How about Crunchy? (Ya know, like granola)
No, I did not read the previous 3118 entries. O_o
3128. juliet farmer said:
two favs in our house are moxie and riley. we also have a dog named greta, and we were going to call her hazel.
3129. Mamapajama said:
How about Picabo? Like Picabo Street, the skier? (pronounced peek-a-boo) You said they like the outdoors, skiing, etc... Personally, she looks sweet, like a Sophie, or maybe a Nikki.
3130. stephanie said:
When I lived in Hawaii a couple of roomates had a similar looking, very sweet dog. Her name was Pa'elli (I think that's how you spell it) meaning "burnt"!!!! My alltime favorite name is Phoebe.
3131. Stephanie said:
Lulu
3132. Kathy said:
She looks like a Gypsy.
3133. Anonymous said:
Montana, Monty for short
done deal.
3134. BB said:
The perfect name: D-O-G
Pronounced: dee-oh-gee
Say it quickly and it works.
I love it.
3135. Meg said:
I decided my next dog would be named "Monster", but the second I decided that, I started calling my current dog "Monster" as a nickname, so it's no longer an option for me. Maybe Carol can use it? It's particularly cute for a dog in a family with kids.
3136. Becky from Bama said:
Ok - I have to throw it in the ring: Bama or Tide (Bear and Bryant are "too done"). Bama is a great name for a dog. And, I have to admit, so is Susie (Black-eyed Susan), and Dixie, and Eiger - pronounced Eye grrr - (for those of you who are climbers) and Mooshu. But I am pulling for Bama!
3137. Amelia said:
What about Dizzy?
3138. Whitney said:
Etta.
Della.
Maya.
We are also very partial to Sadie's in our home.
3139. Chaely said:
Nina (as in Nina Simone)
or maybe Norah (like Norah Jones)
I'm trying to think of other cool blues folks, but she doesn't look like a Buddy Guy. Or maybe she does?
3140. Kelly said:
How about...
Alex - my parents had a female golden named that, so soft spot in my heart... (real name Alexis but...)
I know #298 said this but Sedona is what we want to name our first dog...
3141. Terry said:
Tesa
3142. Lauren said:
Sydney
Skyla
3143. John said:
How about Dizzy? Of the Gillespie variety.
Also, when reading the post, I was convinced you brought home another dog. This is purely for selfish reasons, because I wanted your Daily Photo section to expand to one for each dog.
Oh well.
3144. Princess Sparklepants said:
Oprah. For sure, Oprah. She's clearly a strong black woman.
3145. lomagir said:
garage, because that can be pronounced a variety of ways (we get a kick out of my mom's Canadian version, but I can't remember it right now because I'm very confused about how this word is pronounced anywhere.
And, because it fits the kiddo's choice of "car."
3146. Anonymous said:
Zelda
OR
Zuzu
3147. Shannon said:
I think BB is it.
3148. BajaDJ said:
Palin
Or is that just a pig's name?
3149. DeeAnne said:
My Aussie friend would name it that same as all his other black dogs... Rhymes with tigger....
Mercury (as in Mercury blues)
Huscar ("HU"mane "S"ociety "CAR") then the kid can call her car too.
Lu Barker (as in the singer)
OK, gotta stop now....
for the record,
mine were
big red (not my choice)
Mrs Minevar (not my choice)
Riely
Luke and Leah (not my choice)
Peanut (not my choice)
Charlotte
Isabelle
3150. B said:
Billie (Billie Holiday -- Just the Thought of You...can only imagine "Puppy" singing it :0)
3151. dlicious said:
She's dark like the night, but her personality is light and calming like the moon...
How about LUNA
3152. ToddT said:
How about Montana.. Since that is where you'd need to visit your children if you had adopted the dog.
3153. Anonymous said:
I saw that Sawyer was on the list. That's my son's name. Let's try to keep that name on the down low.
I like Hazel. She looks like a hazel. They could call her haze, hazey, crazy, crazel. You get the idea.
3154. cheri said:
Rinker (they like skiing)
3155. Gail said:
Caper
3156. Molly said:
We rescued a dog on Saturday and named her Abby. Same criteria as your friend, except we're Southerners so we really screw up pronunciations.
3157. Me said:
The most precious dog I've ever had the pleasure of knowing was my Lucas. He was a pound puppy and the greatest dog - Black Lab/Australian Shep mix. After we lost him, we rescued another black lab mix, Roscoe. N.O.T.H.I.N.G like Lucas. Black Lab/Boxer mix(my son says he's part lab, part crackhead). We lovingly call him Druncle as in the drunk uncle that most every family has... regardless how they act, they're still family and we love them anyway. So that's my contribution. Druncle. Doesn't matter what you call 'em as long as you love 'em.
3158. Chipster said:
I like the name Palin for the pooch. It is strong but sweet.
Don't know what it means. It would make for some great conversation too ! Nevermind where it came from.
Palin (or Troy or Girlie or Bijou or sweet Praline)
Wow,such fun. What a great dog. I know she will have a great life too.
3159. Kristy - Where's My Damn Answer said:
We have a black lab Shepard mix and her name is Isabella - Bella for short and she's seriously the best dog we've ever had.
Why not go with something that ties "Car" in for the 8 yr old son and go with ... Carly
Or ... D.O.G. (pronounced Deogee)- ah damn three syllables.
How about Panther, Cleo (jet black hair like Cleopatra), Marly
Can't wait to hear what they go with. Our Bella was adopted from a shelter too.
3160. inga said:
OMG, Puppy is a cutie pie!!!! :-)
Her name should be Brandi. Yep yep, BRANDI.
3161. Jennifer said:
CARLY- why fight the kid?
He can call her CAR
3162. Dogmom said:
I know it doesn't follow the rules, but I love Gem or Gemma for this sweet girl.
3163. Alex said:
Spokes
Mogul
Diamond (like black diamond ski trails)
Marble
What a beauty she is...nice job with the matchmaking!
3164. Heather said:
Molly!
The name popped into my head over the weekend and I did not know why. Now I do.
3165. Shirley said:
Ok, you have to name her Car. I like that name and it fits her. Ok, I'm weird too.
3166. reebeme said:
I second (or third, fourth, fifth, whatever) Isabelle "Izzy"!
Dooce, I don't care what people say... you have a special spot in heaven for uniting this puppy with her new loving family AND on your second day no less!
Coco + Izzy = BFF
3167. Tina said:
Awwww, she's so cute! She looks just like my first dog and she was named Blackie... a name I didn't like either, but my dad (stubborn!) would not let me call her anything but.
I wish we could get a dog! My hubby and I take our boys to the Humane Society to play with the puppies about once a month or so too, and it's nice because we live fairly close to it. :") We stick to the dogs because Hubby is allergic to cats (and I just dont like them as much as dogs), but it does get insanely loud in there sometimes, doesn't it?! I still love it though.
Anywho... names... maybe you'll see this, maybe you won't (after nearly 4 thousand comments!) but here are my suggestions anyway:
Aspen
Cujo (haha, just kidding!!)
TJ
Dannon
Ruby
Dusty
I think I like Aspen or TJ best. :")
Good luck to your friend's family coming to a fitting name and congrats to them on the cute new family member!
3168. Lisa said:
Keelie (key-lee)
3169. Katie said:
Mary
This is our dog's name, and it's perfect. Plus, then they can say their dog is the mother of God... not that I'd do that.
3170. Tina said:
Oh, my mistake, just over 3 thousand! Not *quite* as popular a post as I had thought. ;)
3171. Anonymous said:
G.G., for 'good girl'.
3172. hmfirefly said:
she looks like a stella...
3173. Sandra Coulson said:
Timber
Imagine shouting that outside on a hike !.
3174. Kim said:
Sorry this is totally unrelated to your post but I must know if that is you on page 20 of the latest OK magazine????
It is actually a picture of Victoria Beckham at Universal CityWalk but in the background on the left I swear I see Dooce!!!
So is it you?
3175. Bran said:
T'sayta (Pronounced ta-say-ta) I give this suggestion because I had a black lab mix named T'sayta and she was the best loyal dog ever. T'sayta is an Native Canadian word from the Carrier region of northern British Columbia where I am from.
3176. Michele said:
Memphis
or
Basie
3177. Lauren said:
I know that you already have a ton of name suggestions, and anything I would suggest would probably be too girly, so I just would like to say that she is absolutely GORGEOUS!
Dooce, I don't know how you resisted. This is probably why I shouldn't volunteer at an animal shelter, I would take home every single one of those adorable dogs and cats.
3178. hope said:
What about Kamir? When she is called, it will sound like Come Here.
3179. Lucy said:
Carson. (Car for short!)
Not Lucy, please, everyone's dog is named Lucy :(
3180. Lisa said:
This story just made my whole day. What a lucky dog to cross paths with you!
3181. Mary Kay said:
I am late to this, but my suggestion is:
Riley.
3182. The N said:
I second the vote of Chole or Neiko!
3183. Cara said:
She looks just like my dog Jack, except he's got a bigger white bib on his chest. He was also a pound puppy and such a great family dog (although he's a bit spastic when anyone walks in the front door).
How about Lucy? I saw someone else mentioned the name too.
3184. Hope said:
Just thought of one more along the midwestern vein...How about Betcha? I love it when midwesterners say, "Oh, you betcha!"
3185. Anonymous said:
Poppy
because I love the name, it's adorable and energetic, and because I misread the story title and thought her name was already Poppy and that Poppy would be a great name for a dog
she seems wonderful - enjoy!
3186. Gabi said:
How about Palin....
just kidding
How about Hillary
For real though...BettyLou
3187. Sara said:
Ruby
3188. Jennifer Suarez said:
I did not read the 3000 + comments already posted and I am going to disregard all said rules. My 2 cents is... I'd call her exactly what she is:
ADORABLE
3189. Rhonda said:
Congratulations on the new family member!
How about Leia, as in Princess Leia? A strong, intelligent character.
This name should satisfy all the geeks...
3190. Maddie said:
Even though there are 3100 plus comments ahead of mine, and I am not even sure if you would even read this far down, I'll toss my hat in to the mix. My suggestions for a name are:
Beauty
Zoe
Maddie
Kirei (pronounced Ki Ree) - Japanese for "Beautiful"
3191. Kimmyk said:
Molly
Sadie
Ruby
Miss Betty
Espi (short for espiranza which means hope)
Hope
Flower
Layla
3192. Matt Mrozinski said:
Cluster
3193. Steph said:
i have a black lab mix & we named her Lady (from Lady & the Trap). that was a bad call, she's the antithesis of a Lady; her belches & farts put my husband to shame....
i'd go for Shadow, she always has her nose up my butt...when my husband's isn't that is.
3194. Jill said:
Kona
They like to bike - and it's a mountain bike brand. And feminine, but not too girly.
3195. Anonymous said:
Dugan. Definately Dugan
3196. Terezka said:
How's about Darlin'?
3197. Debbie said:
I would name her Belle or Chloe - she has a very feminine face. And I think what you did for her is awesome!
3198. Anonymous said:
Lela.
3199. Amy said:
Hildy
Harper
Rosie
3200. Mer said:
Banjo. Or Peanut. My two-year-old wants to name every dog she sees Peanut, no matter how big that dog might be.
3201. Sarah said:
Cricket ... the way she's happily hopping behind Coco!
3202. Anonymous said:
She looks like a Tuxie to me (short for the fluffy texedo she is wearing)!
3203. Jessica said:
Our black cat's name is Victor. I always imagine that if he could talk it would be with a pompous British accent.
If this dog were a Victor, he would be more on the magnificant side of pomous than the arrogant.
3204. Elisabeth said:
Monnie (as in Montana). Or Spirit.
3205. Erin said:
I think she's 100% "Maggie"
3206. Erica said:
I used to know this great dog named Rebel. She wore a pretty red bandana around her neck AND she could chew bubblegum.
3207. bipolarbear said:
Lulu
Lucy
Hannah
Deucey
I love the name Lola but there's a dog named Lola two houses away that's always getting yelled at. It's really sad.
Just my $.02.
3208. Shari said:
She is very cute! How about:
Kayla
Haley (that's my dogs name and she's a snuggler too)
Piper
Daisy (since they are outdoorsy)
these are some names I haven't seen other people post already. Good luck!
3209. Anonymous said:
What about Lichen? Or Oona? Or Sisken?
3210. Diana said:
Bessie or Billie. Both great Jazz singers.
3211. studio lolo said:
How about...
Charmer (because she IS!)
or my cat's name,
Bliss (because she's found it.)
3212. Anonymous said:
Penny!
3213. erin said:
i think ingrid is a good name, just in general. but especially for a sweet and gentle puppy.
3214. Kim said:
For all animals cuddley and sweet my favorite name is Danger. Best of luck to Carol's expanding family!
3215. Ian said:
How 'bout Crayon?
3216. Melissavina said:
There's something about that dog that just makes me think of the name Liberty. I know it's more than two syllables... but she was liberated, and she probably did a little something freeing for that family too.
Or Barley. I think that's about the cutest dog name ever.
3217. Michelle said:
I think she looks like a Hermione Coleman King.
And you can call her Coley for short. (pronounced Cole-ee.)
3218. Bonnie said:
If ever a creature has looked like a "LaVerne" this is the creature.
Also, as a memorial, I will suggest "Stranger" which is the name of one of the finest dogs I have ever had".
3219. Cleo said:
Cleo.............
3220. Elleebee said:
You should call her
BARLEY
3221. Anonymous said:
Fargo is AWESOME!!!!
Or Sacha or Tara or Lola.
3222. Anonymous said:
Hi...I think it's pretty obvious... the puppy's name should be "CARLA"... that would satisfy all of the requirements and would sound great being vocalized with a little mid-west flavour. Regardless of what you name her, she's adorable!
3223. Sue said:
I haven't looked through all of the suggestions, but when I clicked on Carol's name and went to her blog, the obvious choice was Sundance!
3224. Molly said:
Who said Molly?! That is a person's name! (I'm being very sarcastic - but I've heard it all my life when I tell people my name "Oh, I have/know a dog named 'Molly'")
My 7 year old suggests "Pumpkin"
Molly, a 34 yo human
3225. Todd said:
LUCKY! Because that's what she is!
3226. Suzanne Conlon said:
Huffy - like the bike.
3227. Ben said:
How about Willow?
3228. Melissa said:
She's a beauty and I can't wait to hear what name they chose.
Our black lab, Otis, is now 11 years old and to this day we still call him Puppy.
3229. April said:
What about something simple like, "Blue". Not too girly, and incorporates their love for the blues?
Or, "D.O.G.", pronounced very literally: "Diogee"?
;)
3230. Norah said:
Panda
3231. heather14 said:
Someone mentioned a name close to dooce since you played match maker...best I can come up with is Dulce. Pronounced(dul-say or dul-chay) meaning sweet in spanish and that she is! Besides should be pretty funny with an accent. Doooool-say...hahahaha!!!
3232. Pam said:
Anice. She's as black as liquorice and so I immediatly thought of anice - which is a sweet, liquoice flavored seed.
3233. Ben said:
Carson. The 8 year old son would be happy.
3234. Claire said:
I think you should call her Cobra because of her yellow eyes. Alternatively, "Lab Calloway" for the blues angle :-)
3235. Carolinda Benson said:
Shiloh
3236. Leslie said:
No name suggestions from me...just thought I'd commend you for going through with what I've been dying to do for years. Maybe some day, I'll get off my ass and volunteer there (without bringing every dog home).
3237. JS5981 said:
I think Cricket is a suitable name for her. Don't ask me why, just popped into my head when I saw her.
3238. Anonymous said:
How about Circus?
3239. Anonymous said:
We have a dog that looks exactly like her. We also got her at a local shelter. Her name is Sasha Marie. She is a wonderful dog!