Choosing names for kids was hard. I’m picky, and Brent is even pickier. But puppy names – even more difficult! I asked everyone for suggestions – and quickly discovered that I don’t love people names for pets. So while Sadie was a HUGE suggestion, it wasn’t even an option for me because it’s totally a people name. And of course, a reader named Sadie jumped on and begged me not to use it for our dog {you’re welcome, Sadie}.
I don’t blame her.
Our friends are big hunters and their dogs are Ruger and Tikka {both gun names} – I LOVE the names…it suits them, the dogs, their lifestyle. It’s perfect. And I wanted a name that made sense for us….something indicative of things we love.
We love the Beach.
We love Surfing {though have never been…} – I, of course, love surfers {*ahem*}. We love summer, the sunshine…
and PALM TREES!
Me especially. Jonah suggested we name a puppy Palm Tree because I love them so much.
We really liked Kahlua for a name and thought for a while that was it. We still really like it, actually. Growing up, my dog’s name was Chivas Regal – a liquer. I kind of liked following that trend {especially since we don’t drink}, and love that it sounds kind of beachy.
But ultimately, the kids {and I} couldn’t quite let go of the name
Malibu
It’s not Brent’s favorite of the two, but he’s a good sport and is okay with it. And really, it suits her. It’s her name. I’ve read online that dogs respond better to names with two syllables…I guess I’m a little *out of the box*. oops – every name I seriously considered had 3 syllables. lol
And it’s perfect – it’s beachy, connected to surfing {and surfers lol}, is an alcohol {Malibu Rum}, and to top it all off – has palm trees on the bottle!
It just makes sense.
I know not everyone shares our love for the name – but I adore it. And the kids {who ultimately chose it} do too. 🙂
If any of you are looking for female dog names – or specifically chocolate lab names, I asked on my facebook group and here is what was suggested:
Pudge
Truffle {LOVE this one}
Finn
Coco/Cocoa
Kahuna
Tiki
Kona
Kahlua {our other choice}
Sunny
Freckle
Tide
Reef
Rip
Tsunami
Undertow
Zori
Frisbey/Frisbee
Choppy
Chopper
Hula
Gigit
Star
Coral
Reef
Aqua
Azure
Cancun
Aloha
Breeze
Breezy
Clipper
Kale
Mahina
Hoku
Kopono
Malana
Mahina
Nani
Oliana
Olina
Summer
Breeze
Soleil
Hazel
Tawny
Daquiri
Hurricane
Halia
Kalea
Kalena
Keona
Lala
Halina
Maylea
Hershey
Roxy {her sister’s name}
Teva
Lillith
Tessa
Shora
Waves
Tidal
Sandy
Rocky
Fisher
Shelly {a good friend’s name….not an option for us at all}
Whew – what a list! Seriously, a great list!
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