# Help me name my new, pregnant dog! **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 14, 2008, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-new-pregnant-dog/477106 "2008-12-14T10:48:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Renee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/renee/32/287_2.png) [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2008, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-new-pregnant-dog/477106/1 "2008-12-14T10:48:04Z")
We found this [little](http://lh5.ggpht.com/_-5yydCIzUDo/SUThvxJlyjI/AAAAAAAACk4/dtFMAlzo69A/s640/DSC02604.JPG) [girl](http://picasaweb.google.com/raenjapan/Okinwa#5279592914672503746)tonight, holding a chicken bone. Brought her home, and here she is. Winner of this contest gets a free puppy!\* We already have a Mirabel (Mira), Sylvie, Inu, and Wally. So preferably no names that end in the ie sound, or that sound too much like the above. She seems to be a Japanese dog. Pretty young. About 15 lbs normal weight. Bonus points for theme-y puppy names. 🙂 (Yay, Christmas puppies! Perhaps we’ll go with reindeer names for the babies.) \*Shipping and handling not included, other restrictions may apply. ---
**Author:** ![Gundhilde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecc23a/32.png) [@Gundhilde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundhilde)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2008, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-new-pregnant-dog/477106/2 "2008-12-14T13:12:45Z")
Hmm. I think she looks like she should have a “plants of the holiday season” sort of name. Holly, Ivy, Mistletoe (would probably morph into “Missy”), Cranberry…? ---
**Author:** ![WhyNot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c77e96/32.png) [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2008, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-new-pregnant-dog/477106/3 "2008-12-14T13:28:56Z")
I think she should be Cinnamon. As in, Bun. In the oven. Jeesh! Do I have to spell everything out for you people? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Renee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/renee/32/287_2.png) [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2008, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-new-pregnant-dog/477106/4 "2008-12-14T14:18:42Z")
😃 Actually, I was thinking of Cinnamon, but didn’t make the bun in the oven connection, so apparently you did have to spell it out for me. But the bun in the oven thing might be enough to sell it to the hubby, who wasn’t sold on Cinnamon. I’ve been going though all the holiday-ish names and can’t come up with many I really like. Tinsel? Winter? I kind of like Holly, but I knew a girl named Holly and that kind of screws it up for me. We could screw the gender roles and call her Nick (as in St. Nicholas). ---
**Author:** ![WhyNot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c77e96/32.png) [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2008, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-new-pregnant-dog/477106/5 "2008-12-14T14:23:40Z")
> [@Renee](#): > > 😃 Actually, I was thinking of Cinnamon, but didn’t make the bun in the oven connection, so apparently you did have to spell it out for me. But the bun in the oven thing might be enough to sell it to the hubby, who wasn’t sold on Cinnamon. Well, she \*looks \*like a Cinnamon, too! And it’s Christmasey. I think it’s a great name. > [@](#): > > We could screw the gender roles and call her Nick (as in St. Nicholas). Just spell it Nicole-lass. 😃 Or you could name her Olive. That way when she has Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen, she’ll be “Olive the other reindeer”. ---
**Author:** ![pudytat72](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ce7236/32.png) [@pudytat72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pudytat72)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2008, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-new-pregnant-dog/477106/6 "2008-12-14T15:02:58Z")
"Or you could name her Olive. That way when she has Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen, she’ll be “Olive the other reindeer” Perfect! Puppy names too! ---
**Author:** ![AuntiePam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2008, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-new-pregnant-dog/477106/7 "2008-12-14T15:18:05Z")
It’s not a holiday name, but she looks just like a dog I had growing up whose name was Peanuts. The puppies could be Almond, Cashew, Brazil, Hickory, Hazel, and Pistachio. ---
**Author:** ![Sigmagirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Sigmagirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigmagirl)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2008, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-new-pregnant-dog/477106/8 "2008-12-14T17:20:26Z")
She’s lovely! What a face! Congratulations on the impending blessed event. Margaret of Antioch is a patron saint of pregnant women. You didn’t want an “ie” ending, but Maggie is a good name; today is the 105th anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first attempt at Kitty Hawk. Her fringey tail makes a nice propeller! Call her “Flyer!” It’s Frances Bavier’s 106th birthday; call her “Bee!” ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2008, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-new-pregnant-dog/477106/9 "2008-12-14T18:07:46Z")
No tag or anything? She looks pretty healthy to be an inveterate stray. Shouldn’t you be posting “dog found” signs around the neighborhood first before you start deciding on a name for her? ---
**Author:** ![Palo\_Verde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/65b543/32.png) [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2008, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-new-pregnant-dog/477106/10 "2008-12-14T23:21:37Z")
How about name her after one of the Santa’s reindeer? You’ve got Dasher Dancer Prancer Vixen Comet Cupid Donner Blitzen I think she looks most like a Vixen. ---
**Author:** ![Renee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/renee/32/287_2.png) [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2008, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-new-pregnant-dog/477106/11 "2008-12-14T23:48:38Z")
> [@John\_DiFool](#): > > No tag or anything? She looks pretty healthy to be an inveterate stray. Shouldn’t you be posting “dog found” signs around the neighborhood first before you start deciding on a name for her? No tags. I don’t feel a microchip, but we’ll check. We’ll be posting signs, definitely, but I’d be surprised if anyone comes up. Where I found her–sugar cane fields–is common dog-dumping territory (we’ve already rescued two cats and a dog from the same place). The people around here aren’t exactly known for their responsible pet ownership. I’d bet someone realized their puppy was pregnant and didn’t want to deal with it. But I hope I’m wrong, of course. In the mean time, we have to call her something. I’m leaning towards Cinnamon right now, although Olive is great. I’m just not sure she looks like an Olive. ---
**Author:** ![gonzomax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e8c25b/32.png) [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2008, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-new-pregnant-dog/477106/12 "2008-12-15T00:23:52Z")
Preggers dog. name her Jolie. ---
**Author:** ![Across](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c67d28/32.png) [@Across](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Across)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2008, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-new-pregnant-dog/477106/13 "2008-12-15T00:29:19Z")
> [@gonzomax](#): > > Preggers dog. name her Jolie. That’s not very nice. And Renee did specify no “ie” ending names. At the risk of sounding too cheesy, how’s Angel for a Christmas-themed name? Or Bethlehem, with Beth for short? ---
**Author:** ![Beware\_of\_Doug](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/278dde/32.png) [@Beware\_of\_Doug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beware_of_Doug)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2008, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-new-pregnant-dog/477106/14 "2008-12-15T00:30:43Z")
Mama Dog. ---
**Author:** ![Tenar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/35a633/32.png) [@Tenar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tenar)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2008, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-new-pregnant-dog/477106/15 "2008-12-15T00:38:04Z")
In recognition of both the season and her “fallen” condition, may I suggest “Ho, Ho, Ho”? (“Ho” for short, of course.) She does look sweet. ---
**Author:** ![pbbth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f9ae1b/32.png) [@pbbth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pbbth)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2008, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-new-pregnant-dog/477106/16 "2008-12-15T00:51:42Z")
How about Ginger, as in ginger bread houses and cookies and…hmm, now I want dessert! ---
**Author:** ![Kat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@Kat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kat)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2008, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-new-pregnant-dog/477106/17 "2008-12-15T01:05:51Z")
> [@Renee](#): > > Where I found her–sugar cane fields–is common dog-dumping territory Well, I read the thread before looking at the pics, and this comment inspired the suggestions “Sugar”, “Candy Cane” and “Peppermint”. Maybe “Sugarplum”. The pups could be additional types of candy. I didn’t get any additional ideas from the pics. She’s a cutie, though. ---
**Author:** ![Kat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@Kat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kat)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2008, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-new-pregnant-dog/477106/18 "2008-12-15T01:07:41Z")
> [@Tenar](#): > > In recognition of both the season and her “fallen” condition, may I suggest “Ho, Ho, Ho”? (“Ho” for short, of course.) > > She does look sweet. Heh. If it weren’t for the “no names ending in an -ie sound” I would’ve suggested “Mary”. Or how about “Virginia”? ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2008, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-new-pregnant-dog/477106/19 "2008-12-15T01:14:01Z")
Is it like a tribble – born pregnant? ---
**Author:** ![Stauderhorse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ce7236/32.png) [@Stauderhorse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stauderhorse)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2008, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-new-pregnant-dog/477106/20 "2008-12-15T01:24:36Z")
Aw, she’s a beauty. > [@pudytat72](#): > > "Or you could name her Olive. That way when she has Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen, she’ll be “Olive the other reindeer” Olive would be such a cute name. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-new-pregnant-dog/477106.md?page=2)