Yes

by Anna Brown

Created on: July 05, 2009   Last Updated: July 06, 2009

I have six dogs many cats and a horse.

Some of them have silly names like Princes, Indie, Scratch and Snuggles. while others have names like Albert, Elsie and Aunt Rose.

Some people call their children strange names not related to people what so ever for example Apple, Peaches because they obviously sound sweet.

It seems that more people these days are now calling their children after stones, plants and fruit while animals are being called after people who have made an impact in the world.

What does this tell us ?

I don't think there's anything wrong with calling a dog a persons name as long as its treated kindly and shown respect then you can call it what you like.

Sometimes people like to name a pet after someone famous as it brings a little sparkle into their lives making them feel happy.

It is also a good start to initiate a conversation with people who they don't know, this is a great aid in making new friends.

Other people may for example name their animals after loved ones who have died such as long distant relatives such as great aunts or uncles.

It is a little dark humour with a genuine link to the past.

I also know of people who name their animals after great composers or explorers this is wonderful because it is keeping history alive in a warm fun way.

Pets are a part of human life they live in our homes as family members and give people a lot of pleasure.

So names are an important part of bonding with pets as they make them more real.

When you buy a pedigree dog you often get a long list of its family history which usually gives details of their parents names as well as grandparents. They tend to be very grand names such as the Great Albert Stanley Montgomery or Elizabeth Mary Charlotte Rose its very amusing and probably totally untrue but it looks good as it gives the dog an air of good breeding.

Yet again this is something to talk about over a dinner party with little Charles sat in his bed chewing on a bone.

I do like an animal to be called by a name which suits its character, weather that be Fluffy or Frank I really don't think it matters.

You can tell a lot about people by what they call their pets so its a good indication of revealing someone's character.

I had a neighbour who called their dog Torro we never spoke.

I had another neighbour who called their dog Wholly he was Scottish and very funny.

I have a very close girlfriend who calls her dog Lady and her cat Tinker bell she is very feminine and enjoys expensive champagne.

My neighbours down the road call their pot belly pig Humphrey they are always drunk and falling over.

The list could go on and on.

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