Name suggestions, Please!!!

I rescued an enlish pointer from the shelter I worked at, he was a very bright dog.He did all the right stuff for us. We just had a heck of a time with the name.Nothing just suited him. I was outside working on the fence and couldnt get done what I was trying to do and said "Stupid thing" He trotted right over to me. I didnt want to call such a smart dog "stupid" but that was all he would respond too.

I adopted a female dog, and her name at the pound was Lily which didn't fit because she is black. So I named her Sadie. She came to that name because I looked at her and acted excited and called that name in a "let's have fun voice". She cmae to me and responded. In a matter of days she knew that was her name. My point is maybe when you decide on a name that you like for you dog, you should try calling him that name while trying to get him to come to you and with offers of affection and petting him. I had a male dog named Jo-Jo. He was so cute. I love that name for cute dogs. Now I have Sadie, and my male dog is huge and I named him Jake. I hope you tell us all what you end up naming your dog. Have fun.

Castleghost, I'm glad that you have saved this dog from being put down. May God bless your fiancee and you. I just don't understand why some people would like to put down dogs. Dogs have souls, too. Just because they are animals, it doesn't mean that they don't have feelings. I am sure that the dog is sad because perhaps, he might have a master previously. So, he might miss his previous master. You know... dogs are always loyal to their master. I think if both of you love him and give food that he likes, he will be thankful for you. He may gradually forget his past. Here are a website about Alphabetical Dog Names http://www.seefido.com/html/alphabetical_dog_name_list_ind.htm You can choose whatever you like and let's see which name he also likes.

You should really name him something you guys like. He will eventually learn the name, there isn't a specific name out there he will respond to right now. But I do love helping with names! lol. ~Casper ~Carter ~Pharaoh ~Ben ~Titan ~Crisco ~Kayota ~Diesel ~Bix ~Beau ~AlCapone ;P Lol sorry if you don't like any of those names. I know some of them are a bit...unique...but I like names like that! =P Good look with the new pup! :) How old is he by the way?

Peligro, spanish word for dangerous...It should be a fun name for your sweet and very deserning dog...He sounds like he likes a unique name. Peligro make work..

my last dog was called Ze, is a simple and good name, this name is common here in Brazil, if you want to give a diferrent name for your dog this is a good choice. however if you want a common name take Rex =D

I would name him Lucky.....simply because I think it's fitting....since he got lucky and found a home in the last minute. I've had many stray dogs and I never know what their names used to be before they showed up at our door.....but after a few days they do respond to the name I end up giving them.Whatever name you decide on.....just repeat it often and sooner or later the dog will get used to it. Here are some of the names I gave the dogs I had....Lucy...Wallie....Siggi....Button....Princess.....Peanut.....Hershey...Sugar....Bell....Spike. Well I hope this helps.

when I read the first sentence I thought, easy - but maybe a little cheesy....how about Spears. but then reading further and seeing that it is an Irish setter instead the joke does not really work out. you mentioned his sweet personality.... so how about Dulci? sweet in Italian. might be more fitting to discover the word for Sweet in the Gaelic tongue? Irish setters are such a lovely breed. best of luck with him.

my uncle has a dog like you do. his name is boby so if you like it you can use it for your dog.

Good for you! I think you are doing such a kind thing! If it were me, since it is an irish Setter, I would go with an Irish name. I kind of like Killian, which is a good Irish name!

you know whenever we're having a new puppy, we named him or her after the nickname or surname of those who gave that puppy to us..just to give recognition and appreciation to the giver!!!so whenever we call our pet we remember who gave us that...but in that pound's case,you don't have any info so i suggest to name him anonymous!or to make it short, "nony" or "nymous" for that matter!!!isn't great??!!!anyway its just a mere suggestion...

Kudos to you. I wish more people would be that caring. As for finding a name - you can rename him and he will soon adapt to the new name. Just say the first thing that comes out of your heart when you look into his eyes, that will be perfect name for him.

Hiya' castleghost! A few years back, I adopted a male chihuahua, and it took one week to actually come up with his name. I had drawn a blank. However, I just continued to look at his features, and his behavior for the following week. One day, it just became so obvious what I would have to call him! He has an underbite, and very often, one of his lower fangs holds his upper lip up to the point that it appears as if he was snickering. He became Sir Snickers Alot, or Snickey for a nickname. It took him about one week to recognize the name, and about one full month before he truly knew his name. Good luck with your new pup!

With a dog it is not the name you give them, but the tone of voice you use to say it. When a dog does something bad your voice sounds angry when you say no. It is very confusing for a dog if you name them with a name that sounds like no...everytime you call the dog it may think you are scolding them. Name your dog something that suits its personality...and when you call him use a treat, speak in a calm sweet voice, and pet him and love him up when he comes to you...he'll figure it out!!

I always liked Milo for a dog...

Well, I liked the name Spears as well. Just like your other friend. Perhaps the dog is still a little traumatized from being in the pound, and not sure of accepting you, or the names you use, for fear he will have to leave again. Kind of depressed. I go for names like Sunshine and things like that. Fred kind of sounds a little downer to me. I like silly names as well. Our cat "Princess" is actually named from the license plate of someone my hubby worked with, who acted like she was a princess. We also call her Inky, because she is black. Creamery just looked soft, and creamy, and so he got that name. Of course, we thought he was a she, so it is a little feminine. If your dog is kind of nosey, he could be Sherlock, or Conan (Arthur Conan Doyle) or even Doyle. Watson? It is easier to name an animal if you are around it awhile.

Name it after yourself... or just a name that sounds like ur name.. or a name just like your name.. anyhthing associated with ur name!