I think it’s really cute that people want to add a personal touch to their dog but sometimes I find it a bit awkward when they name a dog after a brand like Louis Vuitton or Prada. Does anyone else feel the same way?
It’s not just awkward, it comes off as really tacky.
Honestly, I don’t mind what people name their pets as long as the animals are well cared for. I once changed my rescued pet rat’s name from ‘Gooch’ to ‘Gucci’ just to keep it similar but less offensive. It had nothing to do with fashion for me.
It’s nearly as bad as naming kids after brands. Saw a celeb game show recently and there was a contestant named Remel London. It’s as obvious as it is tacky.
Drew said:
It’s nearly as bad as naming kids after brands. Saw a celeb game show recently and there was a contestant named Remel London. It’s as obvious as it is tacky.
Completely agree, those poor kids saddled with such names.
I’m not a fan either. Naming a living creature after a corporation feels overly materialistic. It’s like your pet needs to represent some high-end brand to mean something. I prefer names that reflect the pet’s personality or something more unique.
@JamesHenry
Some people lack creativity. Their whole identity revolves around brand names, which is pretty shallow if you ask me.
Tavi said:
@JamesHenry
Some people lack creativity. Their whole identity revolves around brand names, which is pretty shallow if you ask me.
Exactly, like naming every white pet ‘Snowy’ or ‘Snowball’. There are so many other creative names out there!
At least it’s just their pets and not their children.
I actually have a dog named Paris Hilton.
You’re right, it is cringe to name pets after designer brands. Also, calling mixed breed dogs by made-up breed names is just as bad. Let’s just appreciate mutts for what they are!
Poochie!
Am I the only one who thinks some brand names actually make good pet names? Not something as blatant as Louis Vuitton, but names like Fendi, Zegna, or Loro Piana (Loro) seem quite nice to me.
I think naming pets after food can be more awkward. Like naming a dog ‘Pancakes’ and then saying ‘I want pancakes for breakfast’—sounds like you’re about to eat your pet!