I don’t have any pets right now, but I’ve always loved dogs. I’ve also had hamsters, turtles, fish, and birds– an animal lover through and through (though I have to confess, cats are not my thing. Lions, however, are awesome).
When I got my own beta fish in junior high, I was pretty over the moon. Particularly about getting to name it. Something about naming him just made me feel a huge sense of responsibility and that was really exciting.
What did I name my fish? I named him after my crush at the time, but of course (come to think of it, I can’t be certain that the fish wasn’t a girl…). Hahaha.
I’ve also had a number of names that I’ve gone through in my mind for what I’d name a dog now (I’ve wanted one since I was five!). To be honest, it would probably be named after my greatest love… food. Like Pork Chop or Meatball (Doug Funnie and Adam Sandler– smart guys).
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What have been the names of your pets? What’s the meaning behind them?
