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What did you name your Hav and why?

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13K views 62 replies 31 participants last post by  careng 
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I have to admit I love names. I love knowing the meaning of a name and choosing names. Whenever I get a pet, even if it's a fish, I will spend days (sometimes longer) finding the perfect name, sometimes before the pet even arrives. So I would love to know what names you all have for your adorable Havanese and why/how you chose that name. If you'd like to add a photo to go with the name, all the better. :grin2:
 
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I have always loved the word Whimsy and the definition is perfect for her. According to the dictionary ..it is a noun capricious humor or disposition; extravagant, fanciful, or excessively playful expression
I had just two names picked out and let my grandchildren pick the one they liked best. I had it all ready to go long before I picked her up.
 

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I'm a photographer, and wanted names to reflect that. Both my dogs came from Starborn Havanese, so that had to be the prefix for their names. "Kodi" is Starborn Kodak Moment:
 

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Thank you both for your stories behind the names. I just love hearing them.
Whimsy: Whimsy is beautiful and looks like a princess sitting on her throne. All she needs is a crown.
Krandall: I love your "kids" names and now that I know their full name and your meaning behind it, I love them even more. Great choices.
 
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Great topic! When I was looking for names, before I got Benjamin, I was thinking that a little dog should have a dignified name. You know, kind of opposite to the big scary dog "Fluffy" in the Harry Potter movie. So, I was thinking along the lines of Arthur, Christopher, Benjamin, etc. Then when I got the first picture from the breeder I thought, "Oh, he's cute as a button", so I named him Benjamin Button. I only use his full name when he is in trouble, though. :laugh2:
 
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Haha. Emichel, I thought I was unique!!

I saw an add for Hav puppies on sale in small town outside the city (common situation here) and asked the breeder for a video of the puppies so i can chose one for him to an agreed location (midway to both of us).

He sent me a video and I saw this cute little fluff ball running across the room to where his daughter was and trying to run off with her Elmo teddy bear (Elmo was like 3 times the size of Teddy but he was determined to take off with it!)

I was considering the name "Cuddles" (because he looked cuddly) or "Teddy Bear" (because he looked like a Teddy Bear!)

A neighbour saw him as we were walking into the building (I had just picked him up from the breeder) and said he looked like a Teddy bear and that I should name him Teddy. it was already a name I was considering so easy choice!!

He's full name is actually Teddy Bear but I also only use his full name when he is in trouble!
 
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Oh lots of replies. Thanks everyone for indulging me in my curiosity. I'm loving all the stories and names you've chosen. It kind of gives me a new way of looking at your dogs.
Littlebuddy: I will do a search for Django Reinhardt and listen to his music. Can you tell me how to pronounce Django? Is the D silent?
 
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Scout is from Canada so we couldn't visit until it was time for us to pick him up. My husband wanted to call him Scooter and I wanted Scout. I mentioned to his breeder we were unable decide between the two names. When we arrived for our visit she had been calling him Scout because he didn't scoot! :) She said her husband had been a boy scout leader and now he is our Canadian Scout. :)
 
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When we brought Ricky home at 9 months old he had TWO previous names. We thought both were inappropriate. We wanted a name that reflected his personality - an entertainer, a clown, energetic, friendly, good looking, a lady "friend" in every port, and a Cuban. Ricky Ricardo came to mind immediately. And the name fits him perfectly. When people see him they smile. When they ask me his name, and I tell them, they burst out laughing! And then Ricky wants them to pick him up to give them a beso (a kiss), and Ricky is living his destiny!

Ricky's Popi
 
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All your pups are just so adorable.
My little Ulrike was named really by fluke. I was looking for names and I was torn between a japanese one and a german one. Then I recalled an acquaintance called Ulrike who went by "Uli". Then I did some research and it means "the power of the wolf" or "the power of the home" so Voila! When I went to get her the name fit her perfectly. Besides she does have a dignified personality,... until it goes to silly lol
 
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My husband is allergic to dogs, so we wanted a fluffly hypoallergenic dog. We originally thought we would be getting a Coton de Tulear, so we were considering French names. Then my husband reacted to a Coton we met, and we discovered the Havanese. Even though we got a Cuban dog, we gave her a French name: Chamallow Brule. (Not putting accents for fear of getting gobbledygook.) Her name means "burnt marshmallow." I'm attaching a picture of her when she was two and a half weeks old. Doesn't she look like her name? Since no one wants to say "Chamallow Brule," her nickname is Shama. I tell people it rhymes with mama so it will be easy to pronounce. We are thrilled to have discovered the Havanese breed. Shama is an absolute delight!
 

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#27 ·
Fluff ball: Ulrike is a great name for your little princess. Love unusual names. Do you call her by her full name or do you call her Uli, like your friend? And can you explain the exact pronunciation of Ulrike please?

Shamamama: Yes, your little Shama, looks like her full name. It's perfect for your little toasted marshmallow. Do you ever call her by her full name? I think it's really pretty though Shama is definitely easier to say and is adorable too. BTW, that picture of her is too cute. She's so tiny. Do you have a recent picture? I'd love to see how she looks now.
 
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Call her Uli makes it quicker especially when she is off chasing birds.0:)

Little cute puppies!
 
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We have occasionally called her by her full name, but it's mostly just Shama. Here are three photos which were taken on September 19, when she was just shy of 15 weeks old. She just loves her new Chuckit! Kick Fetch Ball.
 

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