Not every person knows that a dog can have more than just a pet name. Pedigree animals that have a pedigree receive a name in the breeder’s home, which fits into the puppy’s metric. Such nicknames usually consist of two or more words, and must also be combined with the name of the kennel and begin with the same letter for the entire litter. Later, the owner of the animal can come up with his own name, which the dog will respond to at home. In these situations, English names for dogs are often chosen.
It is not surprising that both breeders and owners may have a problem with a name for an animal. Especially if many puppies were born in the litter, and each one needs to be given a beautiful, sonorous and memorable name, and even for one letter of the alphabet. Today we offer a solution to this problem and present to your attention the most popular and good-sounding dog names in English.
English names for dogs
Why English?
There are several reasons to come up with a dog name in English. Firstly, it is convenient for breeders. Many catteries have English names so that potential owners or other overseas breeders can pronounce the animal's full name correctly. It is logical that the animal’s name, which is next in the metric before or after the name of the nursery, should be consonant.
The nickname should be consonant with the name of the nursery and easily pronounceable by foreigners
Secondly, many English words sound more compact, sonorous and more attractive than nicknames in other languages, including Russian. A successful dog name should contain two to three syllables, be pronounced clearly, and be audible over a long distance, so that the owner can call the pet at any time. Plus - English words are easily abbreviated, turning into digestible combinations for both the owner and the puppy. For example, the English name Donald can be shortened to Don, and Maxwell to Max.
A story about a cat in English - samples with translation
Well, we have examined in detail the nuances of preparing the text, now the time has come to compose an English story. As promised, we will give a clear example, and not even one. Since the topic is interesting to students of different ages, we will compose several texts of different difficulty levels. This means that you, if you wish, can write a simple text or a detailed story about your pet. So, let's look at some examples!
Liza
My cat is Liza. She is 2 years old. She is cute and very beautiful. I like to pet her fluffy body and to play with her tail. Liza is a very kind cat. She never scratches me. We are friends and play together every day.
Also Liza likes to eat and to sleep. I give her milk, chicken and sour cream. At night, Liza sleeps with me on my bed. When I am at school, she sleeps on an armchair in the living room. Liza always waits for me and I miss my beloved cat. I can't live without my funny friend.
My cat's name is Lisa. She is 2 years old. She is sweet and very beautiful. I like to stroke her furry body and play with her tail. Lisa is a very kind cat. She never scratches me. We are friends and play together every day.
Lisa also loves to eat and sleep. I give her milk, chicken and sour cream. At night, Lisa sleeps on the bed with me. When I'm at school, she sleeps on a chair in the living room. Lisa is always waiting for me, and I miss my beloved cat. I just can’t live without my cheerful friend!
Murzik
Hello! My name is Nikita, I am 12 years old. I want to tell you about my favorite pet.
I have a cat. My cat's name is Murzik and he is 5 years old. My parents gave me a kitten when I went to the first class. The kitten was small, because of this he was afraid and meowed loudly. I cuddled him and put him on my lap. Then he was purring, that's why I named him Murzik.
At present Murzik is a big, fluffy and beautiful cat. Usually he eats in the kitchen, walks around the flat or sleeps on my bed. He doesn't go outside; he is a house cat. On the evenings I play with my cat, pet and cuddle him. When I am at home, Murzik is always near me. He is my best friend and I love him very much.
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Hello! My name is Nikita, I'm 12 years old. I want to tell you about my favorite pet.
I have a cat. My cat's name is Murzik and he is 5 years old. My parents gave me a kitten when I entered first grade. The kitten was small, and because of this he was scared and meowed loudly. I hugged him and sat him on my lap. Then he purred, that's why I named him Murzik.
Now Murzik is a big, fluffy and beautiful cat. He usually eats in the kitchen, walks around the apartment or sleeps on my bed. He doesn't go outside, he's an indoor cat. In the evenings I play with the cat, petting and hugging him. When I'm at home, Murzik is always next to me. He is my best friend and I love him very much.
Rules for choosing a nickname for a dog in English
First of all, when naming a puppy, you need to rely on its characteristics: origin of the breed, size, external characteristics, character. Next you need to pay attention to the choice of the word itself. The dog's name should sound loud and clear, since the puppy will not be able to perceive a word with hissing or dull letters, as well as a nickname that is too long and complex. It is necessary to avoid the consonance of the name with common commands, for example: “Sit!” and Cindy, "Ugh!" and Fus, "Fas!" and Farce, "Aport!" and Port.
A dog's name should sound loud
An important point is to make sure in advance that the chosen word is translated correctly, so as not to call the animal a piece of furniture or a word that sounds meaningless or indecent. If you choose a double nickname, you need to check that the words fit together to form a meaningful phrase. For example, according to the documents, the puppy may be called Baby Love (from English, as “beloved baby”), but Baby Hard (from English, as “heavy baby”) will sound strange.
When using adjectives, make sure they apply to the specific breed or puppy. You should not call the red dog Black Moon (from English, as “black moon”), and the snow-white dog – Fire River (from English, as “fiery river”). It is worth remembering that the names of dogs born in Russian kennels will be written in transliteration, that is, the English pronunciation will be recorded in Russian letters.
Representatives of different breeds do not always have the same nicknames.
Let us remind you that according to the rules, all puppies with a pedigree must be named with one letter, corresponding to the serial number of litters in a particular nursery. That is, puppies born to the breeder for the first time should be named with the letter “A”, the second litter – with the letter “B” and so on. Activation of puppies - that is, the application of a tattoo-stamp with an individual number, as well as the inclusion of nicknames in the metric, is carried out on the 45th day after their birth. If a person already intends to purchase a puppy, he can convey his wishes regarding the name to the breeder. If this does not happen, the nursery owner comes up with names on his own, often using the same theme.
For example, the nursery is called “From the Great Pack”, and the letter given to the litter is A. The breeder can choose names for the puppies that are based on the theme of cities around the world. For males: Amsterdam, Abu Dhabi, Akron, for females: Alexandria, Atlanta, Adelaide. When combined it becomes: “Atlanta of the Great Pack.” As you understand, the theme can be anything to suit the taste of the future owner or manager of the nursery. Dog names that have vowel endings sound great: Domino, Bingo, Whiskey, Toronto, Galaxy. They can be called both male and female puppies, regardless of breed.
American names in alphabetical order
You can look through American popular names for cats for inspiration.
Japanese names for cats: best nickname options
According to sociological research, these are:
- Baby, that is, “baby”, which is suitable for representatives of medium-sized breeds;
- Bella (Bella) - partially echoes the fashion for the vampire saga “Twilight”, but can be translated as “beauty”, so it is ideal for many cats;
- Gizmo is named after the furry character from the movie Gremlins.
- Jackie or Jack - no comment needed.
- Jasper is a beautiful male name, it was the name of one of the characters in Twilight, but its popularity is hardly related to this. By the way, it is derived from the Greek word meaning “variegated stone” or “jasper”, so it will suit a cat of the corresponding color.
- Kitty - translated as “kitten”. Suitable for playful and flirtatious animals.
- Lily is a charming name for a white cat.
- Loki - in honor of the god from Scandinavian mythology (or Marvel comic book heroes). By the way, in the legends Loki is red-haired, but in the series he is brunette. So this nickname can be used to call a boy of both red and black color.
- Luna is another nickname that comes from comic books. This time from the anime "Sailor Moon", where that was the name of the black cat.
- Midnight is a nickname for a black cat because it means “midnight.”
- Oreo. This is the name of the most popular brand of chocolate chip cookies in the United States. Therefore, the nickname is suitable for a dark-colored cat. For example, this is a great option for a Brit as they are never jet black but rather a shade closer to dark chocolate.
- Peanut means "peanut" and is suitable for small breeds like munchkins.
- Shadow - translated as “shadow”. A great name for both a boy and a girl. True, it is more suitable for dexterous and fast hunters than for lazy people who prefer to lie down on the couch.
- Angel (Angel) is translated as “angel” and is suitable for a kitten with a quiet and calm disposition.
Interesting! You can choose a name for your cat based on the names of America's main furry pets. For example, it could be Salem from the comics and TV series about Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, or Nala - in honor of the most charming cat from Los Angeles (her blog on Instagram has millions of subscribers from all over the world).
Of course, American nicknames for cats are not limited to the examples given. And you can name an animal, for example, Dude (Dude) in honor of the hero of the film “The Big Lebowski”. As an option - Luke, Han, Solo, Leia - in honor of the heroes of Star Wars.
What breeds are suitable for English nicknames?
English words or phrases will be a wonderful name for a dog whose breed was bred in England or America. The first include such popular breeds in Russia as:
- beagle;
- Yorkshire Terrier;
- Golden retriever;
- English bulldog;
- english mastiff;
- Jack Russell Terrier;
- English Cocker Spaniel and King Charles Spaniel;
- bobtail;
- whippet;
- Greyhound and Foxhound ;
- Border Collie;
- setter;
- Airedale;
- corgi and others.
Bobtail puppy
Popular American breeds include:
- American Staffordshire Terrier;
- American Akita;
- American Cocker Spaniel;
- Australian Shepherd (Aussie);
- Bernese Mountain Dog;
- fox terrier;
- pit bull terrier;
- Alaskan Malamute and the like.
Yorkshire Terriers often have cute nicknames in English
The above breeds, so to speak, are supposed to have names in English. However, this does not mean that dogs of other breeds cannot have English or American names. In any city you can find large and small, purebred and mongrel dogs, which the owners decided to name in English. Below we will look at what name you can choose for a pet depending on its gender, breed, size or nuances of character.
English Nicknames | Cat names with translation | The mystery of the name
How to name a cat in English is not a question for those who know at least a little foreign languages. Any word can be a great nickname for a fluffy. The main thing is that the English name for the cat is not too complicated for both the pet and its owner.
An English nickname will not sound as unusual and sharp to the ear as if you give your pet a Russian name. It’s unlikely that anyone will look around in surprise if you call Kylie or Buffy on the street, but many will turn to Valera or Anastasia Semyonovna, mentally twirling their finger at their temple. However, for eccentric pet owners, increased attention should not cause embarrassment or awkwardness.
By the way, to give an English nickname, the pet does not have to be British or Scottish. England is considered the second homeland of Persian purrs. It was here that they first began to distinguish between Turkish Angoras and Persians. So the breed of the furry doesn't matter. Any cat can get an English nickname.
English nicknames for boy dogs and girl dogs
Below we will offer names for males and females in English in the form of a convenient table - in alphabetical order. In this section we will look at simple nicknames, consisting of one word and not requiring translation into Russian.
Table 1. How to name a puppy: popular names
| Letter of the alphabet | For boy | For girl |
| A | Iron, Amsterdam, Archie, Avatar, Ivanhoe, Accord, Aven, Augustine, Aviator, Ice, Agent, Adams, Adrenaline, Adi, Aiber, Ike, Aiken, Ambi, Ambassador, Amaretto, Alf, Altar, Viola, Alpen, Alcatraz, Aladdin, Alert, Akella, Angel, Andrea, Android, Anri, Anchi, Alex, Aristo, Armani, Arnold, Aeron, Aurum, Art, Aston | Anabel, Abigail, Avionics, Aurora, Aviaji, Alaska, Atlantis, Alice, Amanta, Alpha, Alteza, Alberta, Alaris, Iris, Amega, Ambrose, America, Anabella, Anaconda, Angelina, Alicia, Amelli, Annette, Arwen, Ariel, Aelita, Aura, Abigail, Alba, Atlanta, Asti, Alabama, Alexandria, Alexa, Andorra, Arcade, Ariana, Angelina |
| B | Bob, Boston, Bubble, Buggins, Byron, Bucks, Busser, Bamz, Barney, Buster, Bombuster, Butter, Benjamin, Bingo, Bimbo, Boy, Black, Biggie, Bilbo, Bambi, Booster, Boss, Bond, Bambino, Blange, Bitwin, Beavis, Brad, Brooklyn | Bayern, Bella, Barcelona, Bacardi, Baksa, Barracuda, Barbie, Barca, Beverly, Baby, Berta, Becky, Blondie, Blanca, Bitsy, Bimsy, Bridge, Betta, Besta, Bessie, Belanta, Blenda, Bonnie, Bonna, Bonita, Banana, Breita, Britannia, Beauty, Baby |
| IN | Weiss, White, Valli, Waldi, Watson, Bill, Weller, Wellington, Whiskey, Vernon, Versailles, Winter, Winston, Vincent, Viscount, Windy, Willie, West, Visum, Werther, Wendy, Verro, Wolfe, Volt, Wood, Vape, Versus, Veron | Wally, Wendy, Vessori, Vichy, Virginia, Verona, Virta, Vistula, Villa, Wiki, Vixie, Vivienne, Westfalika, Wanda, Wonka, Viva, Vannie, Winnie, Winona, Veysey, Vanessa, Very, Vesta, Virgie, Violette, Vivaldi, Victoria, Vivi |
| G | Goten, Hoffmann, Grand, Henry, Gilmore, Gibraltar, Gimli, Guinness, Howard, Glorious, Hollywood, Humphrey, Guardy, Harry, Garfield, Harlem | Gabbana, Gabiana, Gabby, Gretta, Grace, Galaxy, Gurley, Haiti, Girl, Glady, Gloria, Gladys, Goldie, Graffiti, Grow, Hermione, Guetta, Henrietta |
| D | Jazz, Dudley, Dark, Dallas, Dakar, Dollar, Disney, Dick, Dancer, Dante, Docker, Dustin, Dexter, Delvin, Denny, Johnny, Joker, Jimmy, Ginger, Jet, Dumbo, Jerry, Jack, Derby, Johnson, Jumo, Diego, Double, Dixon, Dilly, Dingo, Dodge, Duke, David, Daniel, Drake | Dakota, Durra, Dilly, Dobby, Dolila, Dominica, Dolores, Datti, Denis, Diva, Julia, Juna, Georgia, Jolly, Joanna, Daiquiri, Jackie, Gemma, Darkley, Devona, Debbie, Deborah, Davy, Daisy, Delta, Jessie, Daiza, Dera, Dess, Doris, Daphne, Delphine, Dempsey, Dipsy, Dorothy |
| HER | Eddy, Entes, Ex, Endi, Eton, Enson, Entes, Emik, Hampshire | Elensis, Evangelina, Enis, Eisi, Ebri, Evita, Europe |
| AND | Justien, Jerome, Jeanmar, Janon, Jardon, Genre | Zhammy, Jetta, Joly, Genevieve, Jeannette, Givenchy |
| Z | Zorro, Probe, Zoiberg, Buzzer, Zimbo, Zandi, Zero, Zoe | Zolli, Zeta, Zari, Zippa, Zenna, Zerona, Zika, Zara, Zeretta |
| AND | Indy, Irwin, Iroquois, Irsen, Ivyu, Ingri, Irsen, Eastwood | Iris, Irena, Ibiza, Isolde, Isabel, Itona, Itika, Ilona |
| TO | Krazy, King, Camelot, Kamon, Karl, Casper, Killer, Kevin, Kelvin, Quentin, Quiz, Castro, Cloud, Klaus, Case, Cliff, Clinton, Kruger, Christopher, Creal | Christy, Cook, Carrie, Katherine, Carolina, Corolla, Clarence, Kirby, Korra, Corsica, Kiki, Connie, Cassie, Candy, California, Kandi, Cassandra, Corsica, Quimby, Crafty |
| L | London, Love, Lucky, Life, Luke, Lincoln, Lipton, Locky, Lois, Like, Lotto, Larson | Lassie, Linda, Liana, Laura, Larry, Love, Lizi, Lala, Lola, Lady, Lilia, Lova, Loini |
| M | Magnum, Mickey, Magic, Milo, Michael, Maximus, Malibu, Mango, Marcel, Milton, Milan, Morty, Morris, Morgan, Murphy, Megan, Merlin, Martin | Martha, Missy, Miranda, Michelle, Monica, Molly, Moon, Munti, Marys, Milady, Mega, Milari, Montana, Mercedes, Messi, Misty, Marley, Melanie, Mitsy, Mia, Mirabella |
| N | Newton, Nurse, Name, Nilsson, Nigel, Nice, Nick, Nemo, Nils, Nord, Norton, Nesquik, Nuker, Nurse | Nirvana, Natti, Nancy, Naomi, Naisa, Neima, Nelly, Nesi, Nice, Nerika, Nikki, Nixa, Nolla |
| ABOUT | Oliver, Okay, Austin, Oscar, Orlando, Orion, Orange, Oji, Oberon, Otto, Oddie, Ocean | Ocher, Offie, Oregon, Obbi, Oira, Olivia, Only, Orsa, Ollie, Ophelia |
| P | Patrick, Patisson, Peopler, Punch, Pluto, Pong, Presley, Peter, Pepsi, Pele, Pascal | Perry, Pamela, Parvati, Paloma, Paula, Peggy, Pitsy, Pepper, Polly, Pride, Pussy |
| R | Rocky, Ron, Ronaldo, Rupert, Ronald, Red, Rambo, Rex, Rammy, Ravon, Raphael, Resident, Reagan, Ricky, Ringo, Reef, Roosevelt, Robert, Rudolph, Ronan, Robbie, Rufus, Roger, Rom, Ricker, Rancho, Rose | Runa, Rika, Rachel, Rosa, Rixa, Ruffy, Raida, Reggie, Rihanna, Roxy, Rhonda, Rwanda, Reina, Rally, Rolda, Ressi, Rida, Rosie, Roina, Rafaella, Rustica, Redi |
| WITH | Sammy, Spice, Spencer, Speedy, Spielberg, Star, Steve, Stefan, Security, Smokey, Snappy, Snuf, Sydney, Silver, Simba, Snickers, Snitch, Sawyer, Sting, Stone, Small, Steven, Spike | Sabrina, Susie, Scarlett, Samantha, Sisi, Sandra, Sorbonne, Sevilla, Solly, Suzanne, Santy, Cindy, Spicy, Spirit, Serena, Silva, Scully, Slinky, Selena |
| T | Twist, Teddy, Todes, Town, Toy, Tyler, Tyson, Times, Terry, Teffi, Tetris, Timber, Tinker, Toredo, Trix, Tommy, Tass, Thor, Trello, Truman, Trooper, Taylor, Tinto, Twister | Tiffany, Trixie, Tootsie, Thames, Teresa, Tina, Tracy, Trinity, Timona, Tardy, Tara, Tequila, Tabby, Terry, Ternetia, Tansi, Triad, Tessa, Trika, Trudy, Terry |
| U | Unicum, White, Urli, Unter, Walker, Ullis, Uller, Wiley, Ulf, Udger, Ukvin, Walter | Welsey, Ulla, Ultra, Ursula, Ussi, Una, Ondine, Upsy, Unita, Upra, Urganda |
| F | Fidel, Figaro, Flash, Philip, Finigan, Fox, Forward, Forever, Forest, Fract, Francis, Franklin, Phantom, Ford, Freddie, Frost | Fanny, Fantasy, Frisbee, Frappe, Florence, Flower, Fairy, Fire, Florida, Flora, Foxy, Fiesta, Futures, Fundy, Farby, Fanny, Facey |
| X | Hunter, Hugo, Hooch, Hooter, Hubert, Harley, Hacker, Hummer, Hippie, Hitchcock | Happy, Hunti, Honda, Hemma, Chloe, Hobby, Helga, Hayley, Hannah, Helzi, Hilary |
| C | Civic, Cicero, Caesar, Ceyk, Centurion, Citrus, Cent, Tseyri, Tsaydi | Zilla, Ceisi, Celli, Cistina, Tsita, Tsunami, Zittau, Tsolli, Tsunto, Ceres |
| H | Chip, Chester, Churchill, Chatter, Chasey, Challenge, Chicago, Chayton, Charles, Charlie | Chocolate, Cholina, Chasey, Chilesta, Chessa, Chansi, Chevy, Cherry, Chinzana, Chucky, Chile |
| Ш, Ш | Shabby, Chic, Short, Schumacher, Chief, Shikko, Schwartz, Shawl, Shanti, Shelon, Shandy, Shelf, Shelfie, Sherry, Sherlock, Skipper, Shrek | Shanny, Charlotte, Shakira, Chanel, Sharon, Sherla, Sheila, Chantal, Sherry, Shadow, Shaw, Shiny, Sherlyn, Shilla, Sheklin |
| E | Andy, Edward, Edgar, End, Elf, Edison, Edwin, Elvis, Ellipse, Eclipse, Exotic, Apple, Ellar, Elwood, Ashley, Alvin, Edward, Evans | Abby, Ebraska, Esky, Esther, Esmeralda, Ethel, Ashley, Etta, Angell, Ellie, April, Eira, Elite, Eliza, Alice, Estha |
| YU | Yukki, Unesco, Yurion, Eustace, Juventus, Eugene, Yuney, Yuji, Unitus | Yuka, Yusta, Yuvetta, Yuna, Juno, Yurena, Yussinga, Yurma, Yudita, Yulianna |
| I | Jarvi, Janson, Yankee, Jacobson | Java, Janessa, Jamaica, Yamaha |
English names for girls cats
A
Abigail, Augusta, Aurelia, Aurora, Ada, Adele, Adelaide, Agatha, Agnes, Eileen, Irene, Iris, Alberta, Aleksina, Alice, Alicia, Amelia, Andrea, Angelica, Angelina, Arabella, Ariel, Arlene
B
Barbara, Beatrice, Belinda, Bella, Bernadette, Bernardine, Bernice, Beryl, Bertha, Bethany, Betsy, Betty, Blanche, Bridget, Brittany, Brooke, Brenda
D
Diana, Diamond, Dana, Daniela, Darlene, Daphne, Deborah, Delilah, Della, Delphia, Justina, Jane, Jennifer, Janet, Jessica, Geraldine, Gilly, Gillian, Gina, Ginger, Ginny, Jodi, Georgia, Judith, Julia, Juliana, Juliet, June, Dolly, Donna, Dora, Doreen, Doris, Dorothy, Dottie, Daisy
TO
Calista, Carmella, Caroline, Cassandra, Kelly, Kerry, Kimberly, Kitty, Clara, Claribella, Clarissa, Claudia, Clemens, Clementine, Cleopatra, Claire, Clotilde, Colin, Constance, Cordelia, Corinna, Cornelia, Christa, Christiana, Christina, Cameron, Candy, Carol, Kathleen, Katherine
L
Letitia, Lydia, Lilian, Lily, Lina, Linda, Linor, Leah, Laura, Laurel, Loretta, Lauren, Laurin, Lorinda, Lottie, Louise, Laney, Lucy, Lucille, Lucinda
M
Madeleine, Maxine, Margaret, Marge, Marjorie, Martha, Matilda, Melanie, Melinda, Melissa, Meredith, Meryl, Millie, Millicent, Miranda, Myrtle, Molly, Monica, Maudie, May, Mabel, Mary, Marilyn, Marianne
WITH
Sabina, Sabrina, Salome, Samantha, Sandra, Selina, Selma, Cecilia, Celeste, Celestina, Celia, Sylvia, Cindy, Cynthia, Scarlett, Sofia, Stacy
E
Evelyn, Avis, Edith, Elinor, Alice, Elizabeth, Ella, Ellie, Allison, Amberley, Emily, Emma, Emmeline, Emmy, Angel, April, Erica, Erin, Estella, Ethel
Double nicknames for dogs in English
Most often, owners do not use complex English nicknames in everyday life, but to record them in metrics, they may need a beautiful, and most importantly, meaningful phrase. We offer several suitable options, indicating the translation:
- Night Magic - “night magic”;
- Happy Day - “happy day”;
- White Angel – “white angel”;
- Nord Star - “northern star”;
- Sunny Smile - “sunny smile”;
- Lovely Girl – “favorite girl”;
- Almond Cookies – “macaroons”;
- Starry sky – “starry sky”;
- Milky Way – “Milky Way”;
- Galaxy Freedom – “free galaxy”;
- Aeron Man (Iron Man)
- Fresh Wind – “fresh wind”;
- Cotton candy – “cotton candy”;
- Pink Flower - “pink flower”;
- Diamond Dust – “diamond dust”;
- Hot Pepper - “hot pepper”;
- Charming Baby - “charming baby”;
- Sweet Orange – “sweet orange”;
- Queen of the Night - “Queen of the Night”.
When choosing a name for a dog, it is best to focus on the breed characteristics of the animal.
Typically, two-part dog names are a combination of an adjective and a noun. Knowing at least something about the appearance of the animal (color, size), its character (active, mischievous, calm), you can easily create a complex nickname in English. Below we will tell you how to successfully name a puppy of any breed.
Groups of animals in English
Animals can be divided not only by their species, that is, birds, animals, fish, and so on. Sometimes we come across expressions such as a flock of sheep, a colony of ants or a litter of puppies. In this table you will learn how to name some groups of animals correctly in English.
| Group name | Pronunciation | Translation |
| Pack | [pæk] / "pack" | Pack |
| Colony | [ˈkɒləni] / "colonie" | The colony |
| School | [skuːl] / "cheekbone" | Jamb |
| Litter | [ˈlɪtə] / "lite" | Brood |
| Pride | [praɪd] / "pride" | Pride |
| Nest | [nɛst] / "nest" | Nest |
| Swarm | [swɔːm] / "swom" | Roy |
| Flock | [flɒk] / "flock" | Pack |
Examples:
- To see a pride of lions or tigers is a big luck and fascinating sight. It's my secret dream! – Seeing a pride of lions or tigers is a great success and an amazing sight. This is my secret dream!
- My friend will have a litter of puppies soon. – My friend will soon have a litter of puppies.
- The nest of snakes has been destroyed by the storm. – The snake’s nest was destroyed by a hurricane.
- The big school of little fish swam near the people swimming in the lake. – A huge school of small fish swam past the people swimming in the lake.
English nicknames for different dog breeds
It is not news that any purebred or mongrel dog has its own external and behavioral characteristics and characteristics. By noticing them, a person will be able to quickly decide on a name for the pet. So, the name Goldie (“golden”) would be perfect for a golden retriever, Iron (“iron”) for a muscular Staffordshire terrier, Ice (“ice”) for an Alaskan malamute, and Kludi (“cloud”) for a charming fluffy spitz.
Staffordshire Terrier
You can choose a nickname based on the color of the animal. A dog of black or dark color can be called Black (black - “black”) or Dark (dark – “dark”), white, respectively, White. When naming a dog, remember its breed qualities and typical behavior. Thus, a hound can be named Racer (“racer”), a spaniel can be named Hunter (“hunter”), and a water-loving Labrador can be named River (“river”). Guard dogs need to choose powerful and strong nicknames - Sharon, Rocky, Eclipse. Companion dogs - calm and gentle ones, like Sheila, Kevin or Romeo. Hunters should be named as briefly as possible so that the name sounds like a summoning command: Loki, Toro, Zena.
Hunters should be named as briefly as possible
For small, decorative dogs, it is better to choose soft nicknames, with the ability to change them into a diminutive form. Breeds such as the Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese, Toy Terrier, Papillon are well suited for the names Tootsie, Betsy, Jaco, Puffy and the like. Funny dogs, designed to cheer up a person and always be nearby, can be named Goofy, Snupp, Fly. “Working” dogs, large and serious dogs, on the contrary, are given tougher-sounding names: Cora, Vesta, Karma, Viscount, Baxter. Considering that with a large dog you definitely need to train, it is important not to name it in consonance with the commands (we talked about this above).
Despite the fact that the dog does not understand the meaning embedded in its nickname, it perfectly reads the intonation of the owner calling it by name. If a small puppy is called with a harsh-sounding word, he may react negatively, thinking that he is being scolded. On the contrary, during the training process, a name that is too soft or too long can confuse the dog. Breeders recommend not giving the animal a name at the first moment, unless it comes to your mind.
You need to take a closer look at the puppy for a couple of days, perhaps try to choose a nickname with him. To do this, you need to pronounce words with different combinations of letters, observing which ones interest your pet.
“Lucky” letters need to be remembered or even written down in order to later make up a suitable nickname from them
External features
It seems that there are no special features in the appearance of British cats. There are about 30 shades of fur color. Cream, blue, black, red, white. Quite often, British cats are confused with Scottish cats, but they have different eyes, ears and muzzle shape.
Take a closer look at your furry pet, what appearance features do you notice? Whatever traits stand out that you want to name your pet after, the name should be comfortable for both the cat and the person. The cat should feel comfortable with this name and respond to it. The video has several ideas to help you choose a name for your pet.
What to name a British male kitten
A small plush kitten has settled in your house and you have decided that it will be a boy. For a boy's British cat, names based on the color of the coat, the name of the flowers are suitable, someone will choose the formidable name of the god Olympus. To make choosing a name easier, we offer you a selection of names in alphabetical order:
As you can see, even from such a small list you can choose a meaningful name for your kitten and at the same time a name that matches its behavior. It strides majestically or fights with windmills, or maybe just its bluish color will play a decisive role in choosing a name.
The British are so different.
Nicknames in English from films, cartoons and books
Often, owners choose a name for their pet based on personal preferences. Some people like heroes from TV series or films, others prefer book characters. In fact, literature, television, music are areas from which you can draw very successful, original names for dogs. We have selected some options that may appeal to the owner of a puppy of any breed.
Table 2. We name the dog after our favorite hero
| Name | Heroes, characters |
| "Star Wars" | Han Solo, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan, Yoda, Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker |
| "Lord of the Rings" | Frodo, Bilbo, Arwen, Legolas, Gimli, Sauron, Saruman |
| "Marvel Comics" | Groot, Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, Gamora, Drax |
| "Sherlock Holmes" | Sherlock, Watson, Hudson, Thomas, Moriarty, Irene Adler |
| "Twilight" | Edward, Bella, Jacob, Alice, Jasper, Charlie, Jessica |
| Disney Studio | Mickey and Minnie, Donald, Aladdin, Pluto, Julius, PJ, Aurora, Peter Pan, Alice, Lady, Robin Hood, Winnie, Tom and Jerry, Simba, Mufasa, Timon and Pumbaa, Balto, Goofy, Chip and Dale, Flick , Mulan, Tarzan, Lilo and Stitch, Roo, Tigger, Bambi |
| "Game of Thrones" | Aegon, Arya, Cersei, Ramsay, Theon, Robb, Varys, Hodor, Shae, Khal |
| "Fast and Furious" | Dominic, Leti, Brian, Mia, Luke, Megan, Rico, Phoenix, Khan |
| "Fight club" | Marla, Kevin, Bird, Robert, Richard, Raymond, Walker |
| "Pirates of the Caribbean" | Jack, Davey, Hector, Elizabeth, Will, Siren, Henry, Bill Turner |
This is a sample list based on characters that are very popular. Based on their taste, each puppy owner will be able to choose a name for him, remembering his favorite movie or leafing through a book by an English or American author.
By the way, this is another reason to name the dog in English. It is not customary to use human names, common in Russia, in order to avoid awkward situations. Calling the dog and shouting “Petya, Petya!” to the whole yard, you can confuse or offend a person with the same name. It is much more correct to give the animal a foreign name, because the chance of meeting Harry, Sarah or Donald in a Russian city tends to zero.
Some dogs are so charismatic that it’s easy to come up with a nickname for them.
English names for boys cats
B
Buddy, Barry, Beverly, Benedict, Benjamin, Bernard, Bertram, Baldrick, Baldwin, Brian, Bryce, Brooke, Bruno, Brandon, Bruce
D
Darcy, Dylan, Giles, Justin, Jason, Jesper, Jack, Jacob, James, Geoffrey, Gerald, Gerard, Jervis, Jeremy, Jerome, Joseph, John, Jonathan, Jordan, George, Joshua, Joel, Dominic, Donald, Douglas, Duane, David, Dale, Damien, Daniel, Denis
TO
Cuthbert, Quentin, Kevin, Curtis, Clyde, Clarence, Clifford, Clint, Claude, Cody, Conrad, Cornelius, Chris, Crispin, Christian, Christopher, Calvin, Cameron
R
Ralph, Reginald, Ray, Raymond, Rainer, Reynold, Ricky, Richard, Robert, Robin, Roger, Roderick, Rodney, Roland, Rolf, Rudolph, Rufus, Randolph
Fanny, Felicia, Phoebe, Philomena, Flora, Florence, Frida, Francine, Faye
E
Evan, Everard, Egbert, Edgar, Eddie, Edward, Edwin, Edmund, Ezra, Alvin, Elmer, Amber, Emory, Emil, Anthony, Eric, Ernest, Esmond, Ethelbert, Escher, Ashley
The most popular dog names
There is a fashion for names for pets, just like for people. Every year, an association of veterinary clinics, companies selling products for dogs, and cynological organizations compile a rating that includes the most popular nicknames for male and female dogs. We have compiled the latest top dog names, which are most often chosen by owners from all over the world, in the form of a convenient table.
Table 3. The most common nicknames for dogs
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Celebrity names as dog names
Often, when looking for a sonorous combination in English designed to become a name for a dog, owners settle on already existing names that have practically become brands. It turns out especially funny when the dog actually bears a resemblance to the famous person who gave it its name.
For a dog, the main thing is that the nickname is well remembered and sounds simple
When naming a dog like a celebrity, you need to take into account the characteristics of both. Thus, large and active dogs can be made namesakes of athletes (for example, Mike Tyson, Marco Reus, Neymar, Michael Schumacher). For sophisticated and charismatic breeds, the names of actors or musicians (Johnny Depp, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Katy Perry) are suitable. Serious and impressive pets can be given the names of politicians (Richard Nixon, George Washington, Harry Truman). For dogs with a bright appearance and an open character, you can choose a nickname to match, choosing Hollywood stars as the prototype (for example, Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Harrison Ford).
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Summarizing
There are a great variety of suitable English names for dogs. To successfully choose a name for a puppy, the owner needs to strain his memory (for favorite characters) or imagination (to be original), and maybe watch his pet and understand which nickname suits him best.
Do not forget that the dog will become a full member of the family and will live with you for many years, responding to its name. Make sure that it pleases all household members, meets the rules of sonority and brevity, and is not devoid of logic and grace. We hope that the above text helped you decide what to name the puppy in English. We wish you good luck and many joyful moments from communicating with your pet!
