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Help! We need names for our two new chins

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Chinchillasneednames · 07/10/2024 19:58

Two female chinchillas - we've been waiting for them for three months but still can't settle on names for them that work well as a pair! Daughter wants something 'fun' and not 'dorky' or too babyish - think sassy 15 year old. We were thinking foods? Quite like 'Sushi' as a name but can't think of another name to go with it. Both parents had names starting with 'M' so M names could work too. Help us mumsnet, our minds are blank! One is grey with a white tummy, the other is grey and white blotches - both very cute and very calm given that we've only had them 24 hours. We've kept chins before so have a good set up for them - maybe that helps.

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Chinchillasneednames · 07/10/2024 20:00

Sorry I thought I'd added photos but they didn't come out... trying again

Help! We need names for our two new chins
Help! We need names for our two new chins
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JumpstartMondays · 07/10/2024 20:02

I instantly jumped to the conclusion this was naming double chins following weight gain rather than chinchillas 😂 then I spotted the board this you posted on! My bad.

Ruby and Stella.

TroysMammy · 07/10/2024 20:02

Mango
Nori

Chinchillasneednames · 07/10/2024 20:04

Really laughed at the double chins thing - I probably do have them but don't think I'd want to name them! Or they would be fatty and wobble 😂

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Chinchillasneednames · 07/10/2024 20:09

And another

Help! We need names for our two new chins
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Poodlemania · 08/10/2024 19:13

Sushi and Taco

Chinchillasneednames · 08/10/2024 22:42

It's looking like either Sushi and Sticks or Pringle and Curvy... as one has a curly ear!

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whathaveiforgotten · 08/10/2024 22:43

Chinchillasneednames · 07/10/2024 20:04

Really laughed at the double chins thing - I probably do have them but don't think I'd want to name them! Or they would be fatty and wobble 😂

Hear me out... Fatty and Wobble are quite good chinchilla names, no?!

LegoTherapy · 08/10/2024 22:44

Sushi and Boba

Chinchillasneednames · 08/10/2024 22:46

whathaveiforgotten · 08/10/2024 22:43

Hear me out... Fatty and Wobble are quite good chinchilla names, no?!

That made me laugh! And I totally agree - but 15 year old DD was horrified at the thought 😂Def not cool enough! Maybe I just secretly call them that when I'm looking after them if she is away... Now, which would be which...?

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TheCultureHusks · 08/10/2024 22:48

Squish and Mallow

Justmuddlingalong · 08/10/2024 22:51

Sushi and Wasabi.

Chinchillasneednames · 08/10/2024 22:53

Ooh I like both of those, thank you!

The chins are totally adorable btw, and completely bonkers. We've just spent an hour putting new shelves into their set up as we kept it simple to start with - they are charging around having a great time! The only problem is, I've got nothing done!

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MooseBeTimeForSnow · 08/10/2024 22:55

Stop It and Tidy Up?

tillyandmilly · 08/10/2024 22:56

Oh they are sooooocute!

AllTheChaos · 08/10/2024 22:57

Suzie and Quatro?!

Chinchillasneednames · 08/10/2024 22:57

Quick photo of them in quiet mode...

Help! We need names for our two new chins
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MooseBeTimeForSnow · 08/10/2024 22:58

AllTheChaos · 08/10/2024 22:57

Suzie and Quatro?!

This makes me immediately think of “Fat Nan”, which ties in with the double chins …..

Chinchillasneednames · 08/10/2024 22:58

MooseBeTimeForSnow · 08/10/2024 22:55

Stop It and Tidy Up?

OMG, what I say to DD on a daily basis😅Perfect! (doubt she will go for it though!)

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Chinchillasneednames · 08/10/2024 22:58

MooseBeTimeForSnow · 08/10/2024 22:58

This makes me immediately think of “Fat Nan”, which ties in with the double chins …..

One could be Fat and the other Nan...? 😎

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LockForMultiball · 08/10/2024 23:00

Momo and Mandu. Both types of dumpling. One Nepalese/Tibetan and one Korean. Dumpling names seem appropriate for chinchillas somehow.

Chinchillasneednames · 08/10/2024 23:01

Oooh yes! They are really like little round dumplings, and M names too. Will try these out on teen!

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Chinchillasneednames · 08/10/2024 23:28

MooseBeTimeForSnow · 08/10/2024 22:58

This makes me immediately think of “Fat Nan”, which ties in with the double chins …..

Just had to go back and re-read in classics 😊

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MiniMaxi · 08/10/2024 23:31

I like Momo and Mandu!

otherwise Sushi and Noodle?

they are VERY cute!

BeachRide · 08/10/2024 23:33

Does she know they can live up to 20 years in captivity? And they will throw their poo at you too, so put a hand over your coffee mug when they're looking malevolent!

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