Since pets so often become like a part of our human family, we often give them a nickname - one that reflects part of their personality or a unique trait that they have. Their nicknames can be endearing like muffin kiss, or lets you know about a special talent they may possess, like stink butt.
We may give out pets a nickname without even realizing it - when you call your pet, or snuggle up with them, or give them hugs and special attention, do you find yourself calling them something other than their usual name? Well, then you can safely say that your pet has a nickname!
My pets' nicknames have seemed to be an extension of their real name. Like for my dog Leeta, she becomes Leeta Loo, or Little Leeta, LeeLee, or some such variation. A Siamese cat I had years and years ago was named Tippy, and would frequently be called Tip Tip Tippy Toes (and yes, she was constantly knocking things over as she'd weave her way through things)
Do you have a special name for your pet? Is it a silly name or a loving name? I think all kinds of pet names are great and helps to grow the bond between you and your pet.
What is even more fun is to talk about humans with animal nicknames! How about:
The Top Ten Humans With Animal Nicknames:
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BUFFALO BILL (William Frederick Cody) |
A former pony express rider and Union Army scout, he hunted buffalo to supply western railroad workers with meat.
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Erwin “Desert Fox” Rommel |
Rommel was one of the most famous, if not the most famous German Field Marshall’s to come out of World War I’s sequel...
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Ron “the Hedgehog” Jeremy |
How does one of the most famous porn stars of all time, receive a nickname like “The Hedgehog” - If you know, share with the rest of us!
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Robert “Birdman of Alcatraz” Stroud
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Have you heard of this guy? Have you seen the movie?
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"The Lone Eagle" Charles Augustus Lindbergh |
In May, 1927, Lindy made the first nonstop, solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean, Spirit of St. Louis, the ship hew flew, was a single-engine monoplane.
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Lou “Iron Horse” Gehrig |
Known to baseball fans as Lou Gehrig, he played in 2,130 consecutive games as a New York Yankee. Elected to the Hall of Fame, he died in 1941 of a rare spinal disease.
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Jake “the Snake” Roberts |
For those who follow wrestling or did back when it was actually good, know about our #7 man, Jake “The Snake” Roberts...
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Dennis “the Worm” Rodman |
For being a professional athlete, he does do some unique and unusual things to his appearance - always talk going on about him and how he looks
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Crocodile Dundee |
Crocodile Dundee is a character most everyone has heard of; his movies are quite popular
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Eldrick “Tiger” Woods |
The infamous Tiger Woods. No wonder why he goes by the name Tiger, with Eldrick as a first name - Tiger is much more cool (and really in the news these days)
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Can you think of more?
Here's a face that deserves a nickname! ^..^
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