Are you going to have a new puppy? One of the most fun things you can do is come up with a name for him. Some future owners have already thought of a puppy name before even settling on one! “When I have a pup, I’ll name him Godzilla.” Others would have a list, either in writing or in their mental notebooks, of possible puppy names: all puppies will have names beginning with the letter X (Xenia, Xerxes, and Xylophone?) or be named after fashion houses like Armani, Chanel and Versace. But is a puppy’s name really that important?

Of course! A puppy name, like your name, is important. This is how he will be called for the rest of his dog years. A puppy’s name is heard and pronounced more times than the name of any other member of the family. Therefore, it is important to choose the right one. A good selection will help make training the puppy much easier, since he will repeat his name frequently.

Puppy names are sometimes chosen based on the puppy’s appearance. Toy poodles are given cute, snobbish names like Cleopatra or Fifi. Large dogs like Great Danes or German Shepherds are called King or Caesar. Small dogs are called Tiny. Some owners will name their puppies after their expectations. An owner can name their Border Collie Speedy or their Doberman Lex Luthor. In the grand scheme of your puppy’s life, his name really has nothing to do with his personality. An aggressive Pit Bull might have the name Angel. A Chihuahua may be given the name Killer. Truth be told, it is how you raise and train your puppy that will ultimately determine his personality.

Here are some tips for choosing a name for your new dog:

-Choose a name that is short and sweet. Claudius Maximums Antonius may be too long for you and your dog. Try to stick to one or two syllables.

-Your puppy’s name should not sound like someone’s name (either a family member’s name or another pet’s name) or the name of a training command. If your son is called Rusty, don’t call your dog Dusty.

-Try names that begin with hard consonants like “D” or “T” which researchers say are easier for dogs’ ears to distinguish.

-Say the name out loud several times to see if it is not difficult to pronounce and sounds good.

-Research the meaning of a potential puppy name to ensure it is not offensive or demeaning in any way.

– Stick with a name that you have no problem pronouncing when there are people of different races, creeds or religions around. Keep your dog’s name clean or for general sponsorship.

Here are some puppy dog ​​name ideas:

-Tested names like: Rover, Bingo, Spot, Lassie, Sadie, Max, Duchess, Rocket

-Food-related names: Cupcake, Hershey, Sugar, Cocoa, Sprinkles, Basil, Whiskey, Taco, Tofu

-Popular characters from history, books, cartoons, comics, movies, television, fashion, politics, and arts. Names like: Snoopy, Pluto and Odie, Cookie Monster, Elmo and Grover, Superman, Batman and Flash, Yoda, Chewbacca and Obi-Wan, Spock, Piccard and Kirk, Tiberius, Augustus and Hercules, Da Vinci, Mozart and Abe (or Abraham Lincoln when the owner scolds the puppy), Moses, Noah and Samson, Dirty Harry, James Bond and Eliza Doolittle, Brad Pitt, Angelina or Jennifer and many, many more.

-Cute and funny names: Fluffy, Jigsaw, Boo-boo, Queen Bee, Twinkie-doo

There are so many puppy name options. Keep in mind that your puppy will grow into an adult dog. He will carry the name you chose for all his dog years. Choose one wisely and carefully, choose one with love and affection.