What "hooman" names DONT work for dogs?

[stuffster]

My OH and I were having fun thinking of names for the gorgeous pup in the puppies section last night, and came to the conclusion that some human names suit a dog and others just dont.

Some work really well, such as Charlie, Alfie (!), Jake, Harry,  etc

Some work because they are so human that they are brilliant, like Trevor & Dave (love those names), Brian, Eric etc

But some names just really DONT work - we ended up in hysterics at the idea of dogs called Derek, Nigel, Andrew, Gavin, Bruce, Stuart, Phillip, Paul etc. (Really hope I havent offended anyone with a dog with those names!)

What other names really wouldnt suit a cocker?

[sarah25]

Bob was going to be called 'Norman' or 'Colin' or 'Noris' but mom wouldnt have it     

[dylan]

We meet a rottweiler every morning called Martin     I have to have to stop myself laughing when he does a runner down the beach with his owner shouting after him.

[Beth]

We just met a Frank he's a (you won't believe me ) rottweiller x westie and he really suits the name.

[louis mum]

My OH wants to call our next Norman  Someone have a word 

[SkyeSue]

Well, my friend just got a rescue lab and named him Basil  Sorry to any Basil's out there, but it just reminds me of Faulty Towers! Fortunately, he gets called Baz for short...I just can't bring myself to say Basil!!!!

[stuffster]

Bob was going to be called 'Norman' or 'Colin' or 'Noris' but mom wouldnt have it     

I think those all fall into the "so naff they're cool" bracket

Martin is definitely a very odd name for a dog! I know a toddler called Martin too, which just seems too grown-up for a little fella!

[Linz13]

This is great - My aunt wanted to call her gsd George, but as that's her dad's name, she didn't - which was probably just as well cos her dad has moved in with her now! 

What about a dog called Wayne? 

No ladies names suggested yet I see!!

[bracken]

My dad recently rehomed a black cocker she was called Debbie  dad changed it to Dee Dee  as she was 5 years old they didn't want a complete change 

[Jane S]

My OH wants to call our next Norman  Someone have a word 

There's nothing wrong with Norman I'll have you know We had a lovely Cocker called Norman & the name really suited him (well we thought it did )

[Helen]

My OH wants to call our next Norman  Someone have a word 

There's nothing wrong with Norman I'll have you know We had a lovely Cocker called Norman & the name really suited him (well we thought it did )

I think Norman is a fab name and so is Basil 

I know a Frank and Dennis, and there's a Neville here isn't there?  love all those names - Bob is a fave one of mine for a dog and I like Bruce too 

[Hurtwood Dogs]

My OH wants to call our next Norman  Someone have a word 

There's nothing wrong with Norman I'll have you know We had a lovely Cocker called Norman & the name really suited him (well we thought it did )

Norman is a great name and is virtually Norms or Normy which is my (bitch) Weim's name  Although her name actually came from 'Normous' as in 'Enormous' and also because it sounded a bit like 'Storm' which was her name when I rehomed her - Storm is just a bit racey for our family so none of us could get the hang of it

I actually like Martin too.. the ONLY human dog name I've never been able to warm to, was my Ex MIL's GSD 'Brad' I just looked at him and saw an Aussie soap star, which is really confusing when you're looking at a very hairy MASSIVE German Shephard that isn't wearing swimming trunks. In fairness, she didn't name him, she rehomed him but think I'd have changed his name. I hated walking him just because I HATED calling him.. he was a lovely dog otherwise though!
Hannah xxx

[elaine.e]

But some names just really DONT work - we ended up in hysterics at the idea of dogs called Derek, Nigel, Andrew, Gavin, Bruce, Stuart, Phillip, Paul etc. (Really hope I havent offended anyone with a dog with those names!)

I know a racehorse called Gavin! The stable lads come up with some pretty daft names for their charges sometimes, but that has to be the worst yet.

[Kim]

I maybe about to keep a boy & the names in the running are 'Colin' 'Dave' or 'Barry'!

I've had Frank, Dennis & Eric 

[Hurtwood Dogs]

oh, my neighbour has a black greyhound she's called 'Black dog'... I can't stand it, it's SO contrived. Every time she stands in the garden yelling 'Black dog come here, BLACK DOG!!!! BLACK DOG!!!!' I want to yell 'Oi! Blond tart, give her a proper name and she might respond' 

(I don't get on with her btw )

Hannah xxx