Note: Comments are now closed as the puppy has arrived and has been named. Click here to find out what we call him. Thanks to everyone who suggested names!!
Although I’ve really wanted one, I haven’t had a dog of my own since I was in my early teens. My excuses included being single, constantly on the road and in hotels… yada, yada, yada.
Well, no more excuses.
I’m getting a Chocolate Labrador retriever puppy in 5 weeks and I can barely contain my enthusiasm! Granted, that should be ‘we’ as my friend Ed will be co-parenting, but I’ll be its adopted mommy, primary cuddler / walker / trainer and companion.
Shown right is a pic taken today of one of the pups from the litter, at just 24 days old.
Now here’s the problem. We can’t decide on a name.
Some of those proposed include:
- Mojo (after its dad)
- Marley
- Moccha
- Radar
- Webber
- Riley
- Bob
Got any better ideas? I’m asking for help because the 3 dogs I had as a kid were named Lucky, Snoopy and Rover — and I don’t want to make a similar mistake. 
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Ya Know of one name that comes to mind;
Is Hershy ’cause of his softmouth , chocolatly smooth color and intellegent look in his eyes.
2nd. He is a Lab and they are very sweet and smooth, playful, loyal and entertaining bread of dog I have know ( and I have known quite a few ) though if yours is anything like the one I have now (an cross of and yellow and chocolate lab) you will know what puppy love is. And since he is still a puppy while you are soaking up his sweetness he will be chewing up your new furniture… SoHershy come to mind cause he is sweet and will be stickin’ to your hips for a bit ( pocketbook that is ) for about a year till he grows out of it. so, with that in mind I recommend toys for him and lots of them most in perticular.. A Horse Ball, yes you read that right, A Horse Ball, as he grows h can carry it , chew it, play soccer with it while building hip and shoulder strenght and he will need it Lab’s are know to have weak hips.. so sorry to chat your “eyes off” Till Next Time, TTFN.
” Building a better world one person and a time.”
IAS.
I have always had a dog, till I moved and started a full time job……not home enough and living in an apartment now…… five years ago. (Miss having a dog)
But, I think your dog would “look good” as a Charlie.
Charlie could be either boy or girl dog.
(I now work with a person that is named “Charlie” and IS female.)
There is also, “Dutches” or Chole…….or if you like “people names”, you could look for names in a name your baby book.
There is also Ebony……..or Emma……..or create a name from the many that have been mentioned here, on this page.
Hello,
For your new puppy how about Simba
There You go….
Walter
Hi Rosalind: Sparky would be a good name for a Male dog. Short and sweet.
Tucker
Winston
Gabriel
Bailey
Casey
Riley
Abe
Marco
Floyd
Rocky
Adonis
Hi Rosalind,
I like the name Shadow. If I have another dog I will name him that.
Ros,
I think Moccha will be Pefect. It looks like it will mocch things up
Elliott or Oliver.
Daisy if you get a girl.
Congratulations!
That’s excellent.
My 5 cents about name for male dog… I will vote for name “Papi”
It’s spanish word.. showing more affection to the one you love
Ditto to the name Charlie – that’s the first name that came to mind when I saw him in the picture.
Name him Chip, as in Chocolate Chip. He’s a cutie.
Hi Rosalind,
Lucky you! What a great idea to get a puppy. I got my first dog nearly six years ago when I was 51, and it was the best thing! Remember to take time to train your puppy, and of course a Labrador will be so much fun to train.
For a name, I would go with something that represents what the dog is or means to you. I called my dog “Merry” (‘Merry Heart’)because that’s what she is, she is merry and sweet.
I saw someone suggested ‘Shadow’ and so if your puppy is going to be your constant companion that might be a great name for him. He is so cute! There’s nothing in the world like a puppy. To read about my puppy you can see her story at http://www.wheatenstories.com
All the best, Stephanie
P.S. I have your SAH, and I think it’s fabulous! Thanks for producing that.
Lab’s are such great dogs!!
I like “Hercules” or “Herc” for short.
For your sake I hope the dog isn’t a “Sooner”… I can explain later if you like.
Good luck,
Joe
I’ll bite, Joe. What’s a ‘Sooner’?
Freya, Jessie
Darth, Tyson
Short names are good when it comes to training.
Have a great time with your new puppy. ( Hide your shoes )
Hi, Rosalind
I couldn’t help but add my two sense. How about Maverick or Coco. All the best on finding an name you can live with. I think the dog will respond to any name it’s called, because it will be so happy just to be with you.
Very much inspired by the film Colour Purple I would say Olie.
Ros… he is adorable!
Wishing him a healthy long life.
Seeing as it’s a retriever – Why not call it Fetch?
or because of the chocolate colour – Cadbury or Kraft?
another great colour name of course…. Muddy?
But then again, I did call my two dogs Kiah (female alsatian) and Cosmo (male Pyrenean rough faced) – still not sure why….
Anyways, back to the SAH PDF I go……
How about Blog?
Puck.
(In a nod to the recent Vancouver game results, as in Canadian hockey puck. Or the character from Shakespeare’s play, if you prefer.)
@Carol – Shadow is a great name! That is what I named my black lab and it fits her perfectly. She’s always right by my side.
Hi Rosalind,
Are you lucky? !! I have allways wanted a choc lab…
and I was going to call it labchocy or labchoc…
why not?..it is !!
good luck !
hmmm, did i say “Bouncer” already, lol, or how bout “Choco”, or “Pippin”, lol, so cute, makes me want to get a puppy, too!
How about Yogi or Nelson?
Sophie or Bella?
I think bringing the little bugger home and getting to know him or her for a few days makes choosing a name easier. Sometimes they all but shout
their name to you!!
Names are tough, because you always wish you’d waited 6 months to get to know their personality better. I’ve had a couple of dogs who should have been named “Hoover” for the vacuum cleaner (they didn’t eat their food, they inhaled it). Ahem, anyway, how about – Buster, as in, NOOOO BUSTER!!! Which reminds me, I actually know someone who changed her dog’s name to NOOOO!!! You probably don’t need an explanation. Good luck with the puppy, they’re a handful.
Good luck with your new puppy! Of the names above, I vote for Simba, but here are a few other ideas I don’t recall seeing.
Trapper
Butch
Major
Tippy
Zack
We named our puppy “Angel”. He is all white and pure joy!
Ros,
It will bring many happiness in the future, as you are happy already. Puppies do that. So for that reason you should name it Happiness, but in East African word.
Name it “Desta” means Happiness, more laughter, happy occasion.
Ros,
For some reason the name Walden jumps out and reminds me of Henry Thoreau and his affiliation to those who believed that “a life unexamined was not worth living”. Trust me…the new dog will listen faithfully as you discuss every aspect of your life with him. All of my dogs have, and I think I’m a better person for it.
Cheers,
Mike
You will LOVE owning a Lab… or should I say he or she will love owning you:) Labs are the most loyal, loving, and smart canine companions ever. We had a chocolate lab named, Bailey. He was such a big part of our family until the day that he passed away. We now have a black female named, Ellie Mae. She is just as sweet and loyal as Bailey was. Both love to swim and go for long walks. Labs are very active and require lots of exercise so be prepared for that. Bailey use to swim in our fish pond like twenty to thirty minutes without ever coming to the side. He was like a fish. If I could suggest one thing, that would be to start training with a clicker from the very start. When we brought Ellie home, we had a trainer come to our home for a new puppy consultation. He taught us how to use a clicker for basic obedience training. She had the sit and come command down pat within the hour he was there. Clicker training works like a charm and you don’t have to us the clicker for long.
I’m so excited for you and wish you years of enjoyment with your new little fur baby.
Try something different Rosalind. There are tons of Pheobe’s, Charlie’s and Elmos out there…I used to work at a vet and I saw some rare here and there names that stayed with me… “Pickles” I thought was kinda cute… (I’m weird)
Sir Oliver Garder of Szajniak.
A bit prtencious for a dog, but you can call him “Ollie” for short.
I dont like all those short Pooch names…
Hi Ros!
Has anyone suggested Argy?
JJ
How about Bailey?
BOYS NAMES GIRLS NAMES
Porter Ranger Gracie
Bailey Wylie Daisy
Reuben Baxter Ella
Parker Hayden Marcella
Lainey Oliver (Olie) Olivia
Jack Austin Marcela
Brinkley Carsen Malia
Lucas Hershey Terre
Luke Roscoe India
Chester Brooklyn Adia
Jackson Morgan Mia
Louie Rufus Sophie
Stratton Neilan Vangie
Roman Colbert Nova or Novalee
Waverly
Whenever I’d hear a name I liked, I’d write it down, lol.
Best Wishes to you and your new pup.
TIMBER! I love that name for a Lab!
Our dog is a beagle named Bayley.
Another one – Duncan!
Hi from the UK Rosalind
Yep, I go with the Coco mentioned previously as well due to the chocolate connection, it’s suitable for male or female and easy, short and punchy when you need to call her/him
Not that I’m biased (of course) but I kinda like the name … Rocky!
We seem to share a certain furry cuteness and I’m sure he will grow up to have my intuition, quick wit, intelligence and business acumen …
Some of you folks have some strange ideas for names – can you imagine yelling out “Puck!” in the park???
I do like the suggestions Walden, Shadow and Oliver and my own suggestions, Willow, Leda and Siren (or Seren even which is Welsh for ‘star’). But it’s such a personal thing.
I had a beautiful Jack Russell called Jasmine (suited her perfectly) and now have 2 rescues, Samba (a chihuahua/terrier cross) and Merry (a naughty, boisterous, overweight JRT cross – we tried to call her Gracie but have reverted to her pound name). Good luck! And maybe consider adopting an abandoned doggie next time…
Hi Rosalind,
I am in the process of writing a children’s book, about a squirrel named Chester, a Beagle dog named George, a panther named Samson, and a bobcat named Samantha. I think you should name your puppy Samson 2, because when he grows up, he will be a strong and beautiful creature, like my panther, Samson.
POR EL COLOR YO LE LLAMARIA CHOCOLATE
I used to have chocolate labs, my first was named Coco, our second I named Sabrina, and when she had a litter we kept the runt and named her Chelsea. We loved our labs as much as we love our children. When Chelsea passed on my wife and I said never again, we could never put ourselves through loosing another pet.
Now, almost 10 years later we have adopted our sons Pit-bull terrier and her name is Nali – I guess what I’m trying to say is that it doesn’t matter what you name your pet, as long as you can give them your unconditional love.
How about Hot Chocolate? You could shorten it to Choco, or Hot Choc (sounds rather like Hotshot). Anyway, whatever you call him, enjoy!
Never name a dog anything that rhymes with “NO.” Such as Bo or Snow or Joe etc.
If you do you will have a very confused and neurotic dog who will probably eat your shoes and pee on the rug while you are out of the house
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