Choose a pet name you like

Naming a pet is important, but the process should be fun.
Choose a name you like. A pet will accept it and certainly respond to his/her name.
As a pet owner for many years, my daughters and their father named our pets.
Our two female cats include Blackie aka, a short-haired black cat -- a fitting name given by my daughter’s father, ... haha... and Callie, a Persian female orange-and white cat. Megan named Callie... not sure how she derived her name.
Blackie is 15 years old now and Callie is around 9 or 10 years old.
Then, of course, there’s Rufus, 2, a chocolate Chihuahua mix; and Zoe, probably near 7 years old, a black Lab mix, who are both part of the Miller/Guidry family...haha. We enjoy taking care of all our pets. Each one possesses a unique personality.
When my daughters were younger their father adopted a puppy, a female rat terrier, who lived to be 16. She was named Sandy after and in honor of his late sister Sandra Miller Guillory.
Any kind/breed of pets, in my opinion, are a major and important part of a family. Name your new pet a special and meaningful name.
The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives you tips on how to name a new pet.
The decision to get a pet is not one to take lightly. Animals can bring great joy into a person’s life, but they also are a large responsibility. Many pets can live anywhere between five and 15 years, adding to the responsibility that comes with pet ownership.
One of the first responsibilities as a pet owner is to come up with a name for the newest member of the family. While naming a pet should be easy and fun, pet owners should not rush into a pet name, and there are some strategies to make the process move along more smoothly.
* Pet owners can rely on popular opinion when naming their new pets. According to Bow Wow Meow, a pet-naming resource, certain pet names are more popular than others.
The top female and male pet names from 2013 include Bella, Charlie, Molly, Max, Ruby, and Buddy.
* History, literature or music can inspire pet names as well. Think about favorite influences and interests and pull a name from these resources. For example, you may want to name a pet after a favorite musician or writer.
* Wait until the animal is home before bestowing a name. Even if you have a name you like at the ready, it is best to spend time with the pet to see if the name will be the right fit.