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To name my puppy this?

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Mumtoocavvies · 28/01/2025 20:29

Hi all, I’m a frequent reader of mumsnet but I’ve never posted before! I am wanting some advice as I cannot settle on a name for my female puppy who I am due to collect at end of February.

The current contenders are all Elven names and we both like more than others but as it doesn’t appear to be common at all I just want to check how it sounds to other people.

The names are Disa, Olna, Frena or Faelywn - the latter being our favourite right now.

what do people think?

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Mumtoocavvies · 28/01/2025 21:01

Our other female does need spelling but it does always open up to people asking where we thought of her name from.

I enjoy explaining and I like having names which don’t sound common at all, does Vixe sound nice for a ruby red dog?

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ItsyourSam · 28/01/2025 21:00

Nellas
Amarië
Indis
Luthien
Elenwë
Tauriel
Elwing

I love Tolkien!

DaftyLass · 28/01/2025 21:00

As long as no one else has to call your dog, it really is what ever you would like

Pelot · 28/01/2025 20:58

Those names with be a pain in the arse at the vets. You'll be forever spelling it every time you call. If that doesn't bother you then all fine.

Mrsttcno1 · 28/01/2025 20:57

Balloonhearts · 28/01/2025 20:37

Stand in the middle of a busy park and shout it. If you're not embarrassed and no one is offended it's fine.

This is exactly what I was going to say🤣

Polkadotbabushka · 28/01/2025 20:56

They all sound hard to say!

Hotflushesandchilblains · 28/01/2025 20:54

Frena is lovely.

UnderTheStairs51 · 28/01/2025 20:53

I agree with shouting it. Some sounds just make you feel silly when yelled

Even if a name is perfectly nice, you might hate it when you are really using your lungs.

Hotflushesandchilblains · 28/01/2025 20:51

You need one that ends in a vowel - much easier to draw out when you are calling them back.

Cherrysoup · 28/01/2025 20:47

On our 5th and 6th, always used one syllable names for ease of recall. Call her what you like, half the fun is people asking what the name is and chatting to other dog walkers so you can socialise the puppy.

ThinWomansBrain · 28/01/2025 20:44

with both my cats I've waited a week or so to get to know them and their personalities before deciding on a name.
Current cat has selective hearing regarding her name - but I only have to whisper "treats" or "Dreamies" and she is there like a shot.

Would love a photo when she arrives home though!

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Mumtoocavvies · 28/01/2025 20:44

Yes you’ve got a point about Disa sounding like Diesel which may make people think we are calling Disa as a shorter version..

the other name is not elven and it was what we settled on originally but the kids didn’t like it and that name is Vixe

This comes from the female fox in the Disney film “The fox and and the hound” and this was our reasoning as our other female is from a Disney film too

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TheHateIsNotGood · 28/01/2025 20:44

@Balloonhearts as I've joked with a sheepfarmer you can't call her Diane (or Dai as we're at it).

Idratherbepaddleboarding · 28/01/2025 20:42

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biscuitsandbooks · 28/01/2025 20:40

I don't think the dog will care what it's called Grin

Just make sure it's a name you're happy to yell down the beach, lol. DH refused to let me name our beagle Bagel because he was too embarrassed Hmm

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Mumtoocavvies · 28/01/2025 20:40

Definitely sounds like Faelywn is not the way to go.. I imagine it would be Faelwen.. I liked it is as the meaning is Enchanted Friend.

Olna means Beauty and Fair
Frena means joyful or happy

Disa is from the rings of power and her name doesn’t appear to have a specific meaning

what do people think?

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comedycentral · 28/01/2025 20:40

She's not asking if the dog will be bothered or embarrassed by its name; she's just after some opinions about her choices. 🐕

I like the shorter names like Disa! There is also a dedicated dog board on here, OP, called The Doghouse; it might be useful for future pup advice.

Elsvieta · 28/01/2025 20:39

Mumtoocavvies · 28/01/2025 20:34

It’s pronounced Fae-Lywn and we always consider dogs names as either 4 letters or two syllables as it is easier for recall training.

our other dog has a name which is 4 letters and two syllables, our other favourite is Disa

I get it about the syllables, but why would number of letters matter? There isn't any consistent pattern on how many letters make a syllable.

Maybe just think about how often friendly strangers admire dogs and ask their names and how it might get a bit old explaining / spelling all the time - perhaps go for one of the simpler ones?

RichPetunia · 28/01/2025 20:38

All are lovely names for your new dog 🐾

coxesorangepippin · 28/01/2025 20:38

Viggo?

Tipperttruck · 28/01/2025 20:38

I always think name with something they can hook onto is a good idea, a good c k sss or t sound. But you don't have to use the name for recall.

Balloonhearts · 28/01/2025 20:37

Stand in the middle of a busy park and shout it. If you're not embarrassed and no one is offended it's fine.

TheHateIsNotGood · 28/01/2025 20:37

My ds named our dog after a Game of Thrones character, I often have to repeat it, spell it out, etc many years later. My only worry was that the GoT character survived to the end, thankfully she did.

Quietnowplease · 28/01/2025 20:37

Fa lee win?

Choose what you love op. I gave my dog a name I'd never give a child but it is easy to spell! Grin

MJconfessions · 28/01/2025 20:37

It’s just a dog like you can name her anything. The standard is a lot lower for pets than humans.

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