How do you pick out a name for your new dog? Do you name them after people or look for an unusual name. Me? I like the unusual, and I don’t like to rush into a name. I have to get to know my new dog before I settle on a name.
What Name Fits Her?
According to Dog Time (Click here) the most popular names for a girl are Bella, Molly, and Lucy. Below you will find a list of names given to me by my faithful readers and a few we have come up with. Take a gander and them and let me know your favorite. The top two are my favorite and my hubby is leaning towards Sugar.
So how about you? Which name do you like best?
Pixie Dust
Pixie la Scruff
Sugar
Gypsey
Mugsley
Ryder
Dusty
Jewel
Angel
Hope
Grace
Yookie
Nilla
Little Lulu
Vita
Lucy
Dino
Pebbles
Phoenix
Surprise
Radar
Luna
Radar
Stella
Wix
Bunny-Bun
Which name do you think fits her best?
notsofancynancy 
Radar came to me first thing. I was surprised to see it. Such a cutie!
By: DeAnna McKillip on August 29, 2012
at 8:57 am
Radar came to me too! lol I was watching MASH yesterday. hahahaha
By: notsofancynancy on August 29, 2012
at 9:17 am
I suggested Lucy and Stella. Stella for Stellaluna of the children’s book about a fruit bat b/c of her big ears. But I gotta say, I really like Pixie. She is darling. How is she doing?
By: Maggie O'C on August 29, 2012
at 9:00 am
I do love Pixie!
By: notsofancynancy on August 29, 2012
at 9:17 am
Your first, Pixie Dust’ is just wonderful 🙂
By: Animalcouriers on August 29, 2012
at 9:01 am
Thanks that is my favorite!
By: notsofancynancy on August 29, 2012
at 9:17 am
I like Pixie Dust, Pixie is always a funny name for such a cute dog…
By: easyweimaraner on August 29, 2012
at 9:05 am
That is the one I am leaning towards
By: notsofancynancy on August 29, 2012
at 9:18 am
First . . . She is adorable and looks like a little Pixie to me but I think the name you pick will fit her to a tea …. (I’m particularly fond of Lacy or Daisy for a girl though and have named my lady feline & canine friends both over the years) Good luck with you little darling . . . enjoy!
By: Mary-Louise-Wehunt (Live2Write2Live) on August 29, 2012
at 9:10 am
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your input!
By: notsofancynancy on August 29, 2012
at 9:19 am
I vote for Sugar!
By: Kevin on August 29, 2012
at 9:18 am
That is the one D likes best! Thanks Nephew!
By: notsofancynancy on August 29, 2012
at 9:20 am
I like Nilla, reminds me of Nilla wafers. But I could just be hungry.
By: Eye Dios Mio on August 29, 2012
at 9:25 am
hahaha it does sound good right now!
By: notsofancynancy on August 29, 2012
at 9:32 am
She looks like her name should be Karma because what ever went around came back around and its too cute lol
By: donnathinksoutsidetheboxD on August 29, 2012
at 9:26 am
Adding that one to the list!
By: notsofancynancy on August 29, 2012
at 9:29 am
Of course I like Pebbles the best (hehe), but a second choice, I like Grace since she was a regal princess with class and style, but a common touch that people gravitated to.
By: Boomdeeadda on August 29, 2012
at 9:27 am
Pebbles? I like that one too! She may be in trouble with 5 or 6 names!!!
By: notsofancynancy on August 29, 2012
at 9:30 am
The name I suggest, “Joli” French for cute. You are having fun now! ajm
By: Echoing Images from the Soul on August 29, 2012
at 9:28 am
Another good one!
By: notsofancynancy on August 29, 2012
at 9:30 am
How about Elf due to her wonderful ears?
By: OKelly, Tracey on August 29, 2012
at 9:36 am
Uh oh! I LOVE Elf!
By: notsofancynancy on August 29, 2012
at 9:48 am
I’m leaning towards Stella or Radar, but the final vote will be from her. She will tell you what her name is. Get used to her being in charge!
By: Donna Catterick on August 29, 2012
at 9:40 am
They do have a way of doing that!
By: notsofancynancy on August 29, 2012
at 9:48 am
I like Pixie or how about Trixie
I also like Sugar and Luna
but I think you are wise to get to know your dog a little before naming her
By: on thehomefrontandbeyond on August 29, 2012
at 10:16 am
Nancy,
She reminds me of our Siamese cat, Elsie, because of her ears. Elsie had the exact same enormous pointy ears, which caused us to sometimes refer to her as airplane ears because it looked like she might take off at any minute. Maybe an airline related name? Delta?
By: gettysburggirl on August 29, 2012
at 10:27 am
I vote for one of the top 3 – I’ll leave it to you and your husband to battle it out :). Such a wee little heart-grabber she is and how lucky of her to have found you at the last minutes. Our dogs have all been rescued as well – and sweethears each and every one.
By: Lynne Ayers on August 29, 2012
at 10:38 am
Thanks and thanks again! We are still trying to get to know her. But I do believe rescues do make the best dogs. Just my opinion! lol
By: notsofancynancy on August 29, 2012
at 10:58 am
Radar
By: shermangerherd on August 29, 2012
at 10:38 am
She looks like a pup version of Topo Gigio 🙂
By: Ogee on August 29, 2012
at 11:39 am
I don’t know what a Topo Gigio was so I had to look it up. How cute is he?
By: notsofancynancy on August 29, 2012
at 12:41 pm
Hi Nancy…I love the names Pixie dust & Pixie La scruff!! My Hubby likes Radar or Scope because of her ears!! 🙂
By: Teresa Valverde on August 29, 2012
at 12:16 pm
My Hubby also suggested the name Sonic 🙂
By: Teresa Valverde on August 29, 2012
at 12:19 pm
hummmm
By: notsofancynancy on August 29, 2012
at 12:39 pm
I asked my 3 year old son and he had a new one, “pickles”.
By: peters154 on August 29, 2012
at 12:33 pm
oooo That Is a new one! I am going to add it to the list.
By: notsofancynancy on August 29, 2012
at 12:38 pm
I still vote for Luna, lil Lulu, or Lucy!!!
I’m sure a name will stick at some point and it will be the right one for her. God bless that little sweetie!
By: artistmum on August 29, 2012
at 1:25 pm
I like Lucy & pixie
By: Tania on August 29, 2012
at 1:46 pm
One more vote for each then….thanks!
By: notsofancynancy on August 29, 2012
at 2:11 pm
Sandy,
By: Kelly Bliven on August 29, 2012
at 2:22 pm
the neighbors have a scruffy dog similar color named Sandy. So I am not sure that will work. lol Thanks Cuz!
By: notsofancynancy on August 29, 2012
at 2:31 pm
Since you’ve asked, I think Sugar would be a sweet name, but whichever you and Hubby choose will be just right. Gotta love those ears, which cause me to say Bunny for second place choice. Congrats!
By: Lori Lipsky on August 29, 2012
at 2:40 pm
I like Radar!
By: Hankering for History on August 29, 2012
at 2:49 pm
I do too and I did not know this but it is spelled the same forward and backwards!
By: notsofancynancy on August 29, 2012
at 3:49 pm
Haha, in that case, let’s name him Racecar!
By: Hankering for History on August 29, 2012
at 5:01 pm
I like Pixie or Sugar. You should call her “Lucky” for finding a home like yours! Cupcake works too… LOL! Enjoy!
By: Lori Kempton on August 29, 2012
at 4:02 pm
I added your votes to the list! thanks!
By: notsofancynancy on August 29, 2012
at 4:06 pm
I must add…those ears are something else!
By: Lori Kempton on August 29, 2012
at 4:04 pm
I love those huge ears!
By: notsofancynancy on August 29, 2012
at 4:05 pm
I name a dog based on their behavior. I’d name her “Twinkie” or “Twinkle.”
By: Bill Adam on August 29, 2012
at 4:28 pm
Two more great names. Thanks for the input!
By: notsofancynancy on August 29, 2012
at 4:38 pm
She looks like a Pixie and is the perfect size for a pixie as well. Her nickname can be Tinker Bell.
By: Will and Eko on August 29, 2012
at 6:15 pm
I’m going for “SoDamnCute!!” That’s a good name!
Love her….
By: flujan on August 29, 2012
at 10:19 pm
Its a great name until the grand kids start calling her that! hahahaha
By: notsofancynancy on August 30, 2012
at 7:16 am
OK I vote for Sugar…. 🙂
By: morningstoryanddilbert on August 30, 2012
at 5:46 am
One more vote for Sugar, check!
By: notsofancynancy on August 30, 2012
at 7:17 am
She is adorable! My dog is named Luna…I love that name.
By: ruthincolorado on August 30, 2012
at 4:30 pm
I like Luna but the road to my house is call Luna. It might be awkward. lol
By: notsofancynancy on August 30, 2012
at 5:11 pm
I still like Pixie, although Hope is appropriate since she opened your home to her and gave her hope for a better life. But she is so tiny and looks so much like a little Pixie… tough choice – good luck in choosing her name.
By: thoughtsfromanamericanwoman on August 30, 2012
at 6:22 pm
Thanks I am getting ready to post an update, but no name yet! lol
By: notsofancynancy on August 30, 2012
at 6:23 pm
I love them all…but I think Topo Gigio is brilliant. If it has no real meaning to you, I understand the lack of enthusiasm, but I sure do get it and it fits! 🙂 Adorable pup! D
By: Three Well Beings on August 30, 2012
at 10:45 pm
Thank you!
By: notsofancynancy on August 31, 2012
at 8:51 am
AWWW !!! My vote is Pixie!
By: Lindsay on September 2, 2012
at 8:23 pm
Pixie it is! We decided yesterday and really Pixie was the name most voted on. Thank you!
By: notsofancynancy on September 2, 2012
at 9:46 pm
That dog is so cute, any name would be great. Our dogs are Libby and Zeke. Zeke was a Yorkie on a youtube video, and Libby is a name I just love. Good luck with the cutie pie!
By: karenworth on September 4, 2012
at 1:44 pm
Thanks we decided on Pixie LaScruff. lol
By: notsofancynancy on September 4, 2012
at 2:21 pm
I’ve always wanted to name a dog Gracie…but Pixie might just be perfect for your little one! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
By: Dawn on September 5, 2012
at 6:06 pm
Thanks for the return visit! She is a mischievous little Pixie!
By: notsofancynancy on September 5, 2012
at 7:18 pm
Pixie is a great little name — she looks full of character! Would love to see more photos of her. Thank you too for liking my recent blog post 🙂
By: Helen B on September 6, 2012
at 12:53 am
Thanks for the return visit! She is a handful but a cute handful!
By: notsofancynancy on September 6, 2012
at 6:32 am
Spock? Because of the ears. But it isn’t in the list. Or..Yoda?
By: butimbeautiful on September 7, 2012
at 2:34 am
Thanks we ended up naming her Pixie cause she is mischievous. lol
By: notsofancynancy on September 7, 2012
at 7:04 am
I know I’m way too late, and I’m sure Pixie will fit her nicely, but the first name that came to me, because it looks like she’s licking her lips, was:
Licious (pronounced like the work delicious, without the “de”.)
By: boomer98053 on September 9, 2012
at 3:52 pm
Oh I do like Licious!
By: notsofancynancy on September 9, 2012
at 8:43 pm
🙂
By: boomer98053 on September 9, 2012
at 9:11 pm
Omigosh, what a cute little thing! I always wait before naming my dogs, just as you do. I want to see what their personality is like. Then, I test out the names and see which they respond to so that they actually name themselves. She reminds me of that little fluffy thing from the moive Gremlins. What was it called……..a Mugwai? It was cute and fluffyish but could be a disaster if you didn’t care for it properly. Dogs are like that too. I hope she finds her name soon. Good luck.
By: stregajewellry on September 10, 2012
at 9:53 am
She is a mischievous little pup so her name is Pixie LaScruff! lol
By: notsofancynancy on September 10, 2012
at 10:03 am
I actually reblogged your dog…ha ha
DEFINITELY!!!!!
Pixie LaScruff ……….It has such a quiet dignity for an obviously dignified girl!!!!
By: mainlyblue on September 10, 2012
at 12:42 pm
Wow thank you! she is certainly living up to her mischievous name! lol
By: notsofancynancy on September 10, 2012
at 1:01 pm
How about Spy … with these ears she can hear everything. Another good one would be Bat … since she has ears like a Bat
By: Oliver Schmid (@oliverschmid) on September 20, 2012
at 8:31 pm
Oh I really like spy! We ended up naming her Pixie LaScruff. Do you like it?
By: notsofancynancy on September 21, 2012
at 7:29 am
Sugar Dust or Sugar Pixie 😉 I do lean towards Pixi though 😀
By: Martina on September 24, 2012
at 7:41 am
We named her Pixie LaScruff…what do you think?
By: notsofancynancy on September 24, 2012
at 8:35 am