Sep
20
2010
Boy Dog Names
Author: Gail JonesDog owners will explain that there is no proven formula for choosing a good name for a new dog or puppy. Whether they have to come up with girl or boy dog names, they will normally pick a name that sounds cool or a name they like rather than putting some thought into what the name actually means. Popular boy dog names have meanings, as do human names, so more often than not the meaning will not suit the dog it is given to. Here we give a guide to the top five boy dog names and what they actually mean.
Generally, first thing you have to do when you obtain a new dog or puppy is think up a name for him or her. For most dog owners, this doesn’t require much thought. They just pick a dog name at random and that is the name by which the poor animal will be known forever. However, there is something you should think about when going through dog names in order to make sure that you choose the right one.
Firstly, dogs can sense attitude and tone of voice better than we can. If you pick a dog name for comedy value or after someone you dislike, your dog will see straight through you. As a result, their attitudes may change or they may refuse to respond to your commands. Dogs’ names should mean something but should not be detrimental to their development so you should really take the decision of the dog name seriously.
Although dogs are very intelligent creatures, they can’t process the same amount of information that we can. Therefore, dog names ought not be more than two syllables long. If they are more than that, most dogs will not respond. Max, Sam, Becky, Lady, Molly and the like are excellent dog names because they are short and the names are easily heard. They respond to these dog names and that will help your chances of training them successfully.
However, dogs’ names should assist them form a character of their own. Popular names don’t really allow them to do that, so finding something simple but unusual can help their characters grow a lot without damaging their ability to respond to a command.
Max: This is probably the greatest boy dog name and the meaning is probably the reason why most people pick it for their hound. It literally means “the best”. After all, every dog owner thinks that their dog is the best.
Jake: Jake is short for Jacob, which means “victor”. This is a suitable boy dog name, if your puppy has taken over the house within moments of setting feet inside of it!
Buddy: Buddy is a variation of Budd, which means “messenger”. This boy dog name would be apt for a working dog or one you might possibly train to retrieve the newspaper from the porch in the morning. It is a very popular boy dog name throughout the USA.
Bailey: The boy dog name Bailey is French and means “steward”. This is pretty apt if your dog is responsible and sensible, so it is probably suitable for a Labrador or collie puppy, for example!
Sam: Sam apparently means “an answer to prayers”. This is a good name for dogs that are obedient, easy to train and are largely quiet!
Few new dog owners consult a name’s meaning when choosing a boy dog’s name, so instead of just going ahead with your first idea, it may be worth taking the time to choose a dog’s name that is actually apt for your dog. After all, it doesn’t cost you anything to spend some time considering your dog’s name.
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