Name That Dog...Help

[Christine]

So it looks like I'll be ending up with a "foster fail." I've been fostering dogs over the last year and this dog is my 3rd. Usually I only keep the dog (puppy) for about 7-10 days. This one has been with me since December 31st with no one seeming to request her through the rescue--probably because she's no longer a cute 8-week old. She's about 10 months old, 30-ish pounds, sweet disposition. Her name given by the Texas shelter she came from is "Rhonda Rousey" but no one has ever called her that. She did have an owner for 5-6 months who returned her to the rescue because their grandchild had allergies (they returned both her and her sibling). Apparently they called her "Storm" but she absolutely does not know that name at all. I've held off naming her because I wanted her new owners to name her. Looks like that's not going to happen and I have to quit calling her "Hey!" Problem is: nothing seems to fit. Maybe it's because I'm not fully emotionally stuck on the fact that she is mine? I don't know. Just having a hard time. We've tossed around a few names: Hazel, Myrtle, Harley, Wilma, and so on. We're just...meh...about everything. Nothing fits. She's kind of got thin legs and a pinhead (sometimes we call her Zippy), but I'm at a loss!

Any ideas or do you like any of the names listed above? If it matters, my own dog is named Ginger so something to pair together is also good, especially if I have to yell for them! I'm also avoiding my own previous dog's names (Dusty, Whitney, Windy, Paisley, and Lola). Son's dog's name is Pippa so can't do that.

 

[dez1978]

Daisy, Deliliah, Poppy

 

[ShirikiUtundu]

She is super cute. I think it's funny you've been calling her "Hey" for almost 2 months so in tribute I would stick with Hazel, Hayley, or even Hei Hei

 

[HiStitch626]

Clove, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Honey, Lemon (these all go well with Ginger!)

 

[kanerf]

Ziggy

 

[LoveSpringsteen]

Ziggy

That's my dog's name, so I like that option, but my dog is a boy.

To the OP - She's a beautiful dog. How about Emma, Ella or Frankie?

 

[Sinder]

She looks like a Rosey to me

 

[RogueX]

Her face remind me of my mother's dog from years ago, Sammy. I'm partial to the name Bella.

 

[Disneefun]

First thing that comes to mind with Ginger is... MaryAnn. (Gilligan's Island, if I'm so old that the reference doesn't resonate with anyone else.)

 

[Christine]

First thing that comes to mind with Ginger is... MaryAnn. (Gilligan's Island, if I'm so old that the reference doesn't resonate with anyone else.)

Ok, I'm laughing pretty hard now. This was my husband's suggestion. Yes, he will be turning 60 this year and was HUGE Gilligan's Island fan as a child. I was concerened that about 90% of people wouldn't get it and on it's face, MaryAnn is an odd dog's name, right? He will be so pleased when I read him your response.

 

[HiStitch626]

MaryAnn is a GREAT name!

 

[jrmasm]

She looks like a Sue to me.

 

[mamamary]

I like Mary Ann too!! I kinda like the names Georgia or Henrietta for a girl dog

 

[lynxstch]

My first thought was Nutmeg..she is a really pretty dog!

 

[mjkacmom]

I love old fashioned people names for dogs, I first thought of Betty, but I love Mary Ann with Ginger.

 

[Christine]

You guys have some great ideas! Can't wait to jump off my phone conference and run these past my husband. I'll probably stick with something at a max of two syllables just for the "command" aspect of the sound to a dog.

 

[evilmommie]

So many great names have been suggested...the MaryAnn idea is just too stinking cute! She's just adorable. So lucky to have you.

A few more:
Honey Bee
Ruby
Amber
Penny
Annie

 

[lovesmurfs]

You Gilligan's Island people missed a GREAT one. Mrs. Howell (or Mrs. HOWL)!

I like keeping with spices - Honey, Cocoa, Nutmeg, etc.

 

[Skywalker]

First, she is adorable lol.

A couple of random ones -

Since you got her December 31st, how about a name in honor of December like Jolly. Ginger and Jolly go well together.

Or, Georgie (I am a fan of that old song, Georgie Girl) Actually when I think about the song the lyrics can apply to a rescue dog being over looked but eventually finding her forever home.

 

[moniqueand2]

Since you got her December 31st, how about a name in honor of December like Jolly. Ginger and Jolly go well together.

Or Evie