Choosing a dog’s name is arguably more fun than picking out a baby name - there are so many more options.
Owners can get away with some weird and wonderful names for their pets - such as Doughnut, Welly Boot, Colonel Flurry Bum - which would all be deemed unacceptable names for children.
However, like expecting parents, new dog owners can also opt for more ‘traditional’ names such as Alan, Rodney, Sally or Wendy.
With all this scope, the Blue Cross has put together a list of the funniest and most unusual dog names they have come across at their sites.
A statement reads: “Looking for a funny or unusual name for your dog or puppy? We have looked at all of the names of the dogs that have been helped by Blue Cross, from our rehoming centres to our veterinary hospitals.”
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The funniest and most unusual dog names, according to the Blue Cross:
Chiquito
Ygritte
Scarlett Pixi Belle
Kara Junior
Little Mo
Jive
Stevie G
Peggy Sue
Tarmac
Diggory Van Dogling
Kankoe
Daisy Doo Doo
Bane
Bettie Baloo
Lady Ray
Yoko
Mumford
Zang
Pablo Brummie
Hippo
Originally named ‘Our Dumb Friends League’, the Blue Cross formed in 1897 and has been crucial to the lives of millions of animals.
The charity opened its first animal hospital in Victoria, London, in 1907 to help both working animals and pets of owners on a low income and is thought to be the first of its kind in the world.
Eventually, they changed their name to Blue Cross in the 1950s.
Mark Corbett, head of fundraising and retail at Blue Cross said: “We are immensely proud of our heritage and how we have long understood the deep relationship owners have with their pets.
“Especially during difficult times, many rely on their pets for companionship, support and a sense of purpose.
“More than ever, our services are needed to keep pets and owners together and find homeless pets the loving families they deserve.”
Blue Cross cares for more than 40,000 pets every year across its 11 rehoming centres, four rehoming and advice units and four animal hospitals.
As a charity it receives no government funding and relies on donations from animal lovers to continue its vital work.
Does your dog have an unusual name? Email paige.freshwater@reachplc.com.
