[WickedNRed]

Hello All,

I'm new here I have a Border Collie Cross named Ollie, she came with her name. In two weeks we are adding a 8 mth old German Shepher/Rottie her name is Lucky, but I really want to call her Spirit. She has an amazing energy about her, I would like to hear what people think about changing her name and the name Spirit itself.

Thanks and I look forward to a chat and seeing pics!

Cheers

[cigwyllt]

Changing a dog's name can be a really positive thing to do - if the previous home wasn't all it should have been the old name can have bad associations and the dog will benefit from a completely new start. Years ago we had a rescue dog from a horrible home and we changed her name straight away w ith no problems at all.

As for the name "Spirit" - I would find that quite hard to use a dog's name. The soft sound at the beginning of the name doesn't command attention. To me, the whole sound is "soft" - I prefer a "firmer" sound. Don't know if I have explained it well enough but I would definitely change the name if that is what you want.

[CorkyMax]

I see no reason not to change the name. (Unless the dog has had it's name for many years of course) But I have to agree with the above post--I do not like the name Spirit--the meaning is great but the sound is not for calling a dog. To me it would almost be like calling Sport--which I definitely don't care for. Have you tried it out by hollering Spirit several times?

If you wanted to check out a lot of names for dogs--Just put dog names or dog names/German Shepherd or the other mix (sorry forgot what it is) Put this in your browser. Lots of sites to check in to ----May find some sites that tell meaning of some of the names too.---Maybe a better name with the meaning of spirit.

[WickedNRed]

Thank you both! I tried calling Spirit out and it is not really right....I will keep looking..

[CorkyMax]

Originally Posted by WickedNRed

Thank you both! I tried calling Spirit out and it is not really right....I will keep looking..

Just some info and suggestions: [B][HARLEY – Dogs named Harley can be any size or shape. They often have fun personalities and like to play. They can be independent and are smart. They are as loyal to their owners as their owners are to them. Origin: Hebrew. The meaning is: Wild Spirited.
/B] Sorry, may be back with more suggestions--I had some good male ones picked out and then I realized you need girl names. Lol, just lucky that Harley works for both!

Okay I'm back. Will list the German origins 1st as your dog is part German Shepherd:
1. Hilda--means warrior maiden
2. Gretchen--a pearl
3. Irma--a princess
4. Louise--battle maid
5. Millie--hard worker
6. Elsa--princess
7. Bertha--bright and strong
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Not of German origins
1. Jerri--speedy, swift
2. Billie
3. Clover
4. Karma
5. Liberty
6. Gypsy
7. Sassy
8. Cairo
9. Java
10. Blaze
11. Queen
12.Sheba
13. Radinka--Slavic-A girl who is full of energy and contentment. Wonderful name for a hyper-active dog.
14. Shasta--I'm beautiful but a volcano rages inside me!
15. Savannah--dog loves wide-open areas full of grass.
16. Gucchi
17. Bridget--Irish-One who is strong.
18. Oma--Arabic-A leader. This girl won't follow the pack.
19. Neely--Irish-A victor.
20. Megan--Greek-Famous one. Dog is a star.
21. Kelly--Irish-Name for a very brave warrior.
22. Hoshi--Japanese-Shining star--stands out in a pack.
23. Nova--A star that suddenly becomes brighter and brighter--for a girl dog that becomes smarter every day.
couple more= Bubbles; Harmony.

[flydogs]

How old is Lucky? If she is young and she is not used to her name, then is ok to change it

[Todd]

My dog's name is Lucky too! She's a 3 year old lab/pit mix girl. Spirit is a great name too. Do whatever you prefer. It's up to you!