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Help with puppy naming... yes, again.

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TikiMango posted on 04/24/2009

So I noticed that this has been done before, and before, and even before. Once more can't hurt can it?

I just took ownership of a 9wk old American Staffordshire Terrier. He's all black, except for a small white patch on his chest. I don't think he'll get that big, as both parents were under 75lbs. I want to give him a tiki-ish name, but I want it to be a strong one. I have Google searched far and wide, and have it narrowed down to three names. I am curious what you all like, or if you have other suggestions?

The names I have zeroed-in on are:
Hoku- which means "star" since he's got the white patch.
Matai- which means "black pine" due to his color.
Rongo- the riki god of Peace since everyone fears these types of dogs.

I've been wanting a dog for a long time, and I figured now was a good time for me.

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little lost tiki posted on 04/24/2009

LongPig!

"Ruff"les

BoBo

Blackie

Pup-PEH!

:lol:

what a cutie!

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GROG posted on 04/24/2009

Puddles.

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Monkeyman posted on 04/24/2009

Ono

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LOL Tiki posted on 04/24/2009

Ono'iliopoopapoi

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TikiG posted on 04/24/2009
  1. 'Llio

  2. Edgar

I just noticed Ken just beat me to the 'llio reference - except mine is minus the poop reference!

[ Edited by: TikiG 2009-04-24 11:21 ]

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GROG posted on 04/24/2009

Humuhumunukunukuapuaa

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TikiShopPua posted on 04/24/2009

Omigosh..he's adoreable!

I like "Matai" that's on your list.

Add "Ikaika" to it. Ikaika Matai. Nice. :)

My ilio's name IS 'Ele Ilio..Black Dog. Most people think it's "Ellie" and it's a girl, so it's okay. I don't think if you call this little guy 'Ele it would work for him. But Matai is good!

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TikiMango posted on 04/24/2009

Lol, I wonder if Humuhumunukunukuapuaa would even fit on a single dog tag?

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Coco Joe posted on 04/25/2009

Reign votes for "Buddy" since she had an am staff that passed away 2 years ago that looked a lot like yours.

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dogbytes posted on 04/25/2009

i'm partial to Rongo ~ your pup's a cutie!

(i'd name my next pup Rongo, except i use a command "wrong" instead of "no" for obedience training.. so that might confuse mine)

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VampiressRN posted on 04/25/2009

He is definitely a cutie. I like MaiTai...everyone will remember his name!!! Of course when you serve drinks at your home and everyone is asking for a Mai Tai he might be running all over the place trying to figure out who is calling him. :)

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tikiyaki posted on 04/25/2009

Spot

Fido

MANGO !

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little lost tiki posted on 04/25/2009

MANGO
MANDOG
DOGMANGO
MANDINGO
DOGMANGO
DOGDINGO
DINGOMANGO?

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WooHooWahine posted on 04/25/2009

Kahuna :)

TSW
The Sperm Whale posted on 04/25/2009

"Lono"

Sweet looking pup Mango. I am glad to see you have a new best friend!!
Rock On Bro!

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TikiMango posted on 04/25/2009

Thanks for the suggestions all. I really felt that I needed a pup to help me grow some new roots here in FL. I think I am going with "Ikaika Matai" (thanks TikiShopPua) as his registered name, and Matai for his everyday, common name. New pups are great... chewing things they aren't suppose to chew, whining at all hours of the night because they miss their brothers and sisters... great stuff!

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MadDogMike posted on 04/25/2009

"Outside of a dog, a book is Man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read."
Groucho Marx

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TikiShopPua posted on 04/27/2009

On 2009-04-25 12:31, TikiMango wrote:
Thanks for the suggestions all. I really felt that I needed a pup to help me grow some new roots here in FL. I think I am going with "Ikaika Matai" (thanks TikiShopPua) as his registered name, and Matai for his everyday, common name. New pups are great... chewing things they aren't suppose to chew, whining at all hours of the night because they miss their brothers and sisters... great stuff!

Ahhh...Ho'omaika'i! Ikaika Matai..a good, strong name. Many, happy doggie days to both of you!

Pua

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Tipsy McStagger posted on 04/27/2009

go through the previous lists and pick one that wans't used ...

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Son-of-Kelbo posted on 04/28/2009

I would've suggested --

"KINGSFORD"

('Cause he looks like a BBQ briquet...! :) )

[ Edited by: Son-of-Kelbo 2009-04-27 21:31 ]

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