You will figure it out, the personality will tell you. It may just be me, but I like two syllable names, just input here for thought….:)
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However, remember that the Basenji will try and live up to it's name… so choose carefully!!!! Or you may have named he/she something you will live to regret!!!
hehehe, I was just going to say something about my reservations about naming a basenji after a god of war.
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However, remember that the Basenji will try and live up to it's name… so choose carefully!!!! Or you may have named he/she something you will live to regret!!!
I've heard that before!! Ha, ha…:D:D
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It took me ages to come up with Maya's name, and i had to be difficult and pronounce it the original chinese way (ie my-a not may-a) which confuses everyone! lol I do like pretty names and tend to give my dogs human names as well. Of your choices I would go with Lily (beautiful name and was on my shortlist for Maya!) for a girl and Indy for a boy. I had a female parrot called Indy so it could be used for either as well
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It took me ages to come up with Maya's name, and i had to be difficult and pronounce it the original chinese way (ie my-a not may-a) which confuses everyone!
How funny, it never occurred to me to pronounce it any way other than my-a
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Yes, me too. I actually found it on a chinese baby name website (random i know lol) as it means "dream" in chinese and Maya's registered name is American Dreamz so i thought it fitted well. And on there it said the prounciation was my-a as well..
But the majority of people do call her may-a. I have stopped correcting people now, she refuses to listen to anyone but me anyway so it doesnt matter what other people call her
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I totally understand about people pronouncing the name wrong. For the longest time people called Rally, Raleigh and were confused that she is a girl. But they all seemed to figure out the pronounciation if I told them it's RALLY like in a Pep Rally. Then they were like "OH! Why would you name your dog that?"
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I love the name lily. I just got my B mix on saturday and we named her Lilu. A character from the Fifth Element movie who was a weapon of destruction whos temple was in Egypt.
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One caution, the basenji lives up to the name. Ares might be one to stay away from. I am partial to Indiana (Indy) and Alori (Lori) but there are obvious reasons for that.
We let Indy and Lori name themselves
- For Indy I kept calling him names and when I got to Indiana he let out a big yodel so I figured thats the one he wanted
- For Lori Turin went and hung out with her and said names until she jumped up and danced around at Aloria (Love)
Good luck let us know what you pick
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Kingsley, what have you done ! naming her after a weapon of mass destruction
What if she lives up to her name
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Thanks.. with the advice, Ares is out of the running… I dont need to add fuel to the fire....
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I agree with being careful what you name them (live up to it!), and especially saying, and yelling, the name in many tones of voice. I personally like 2-syllable names, easy to say and call out, with 'come_____', 'No ___ no', etc. Get a couple of names you like then see which fits the dog, which they respond to. Then enjoy your new puppy!
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I love the name lily. I just got my B mix on saturday and we named her Lilu. A character from the Fifth Element movie who was a weapon of destruction whos temple was in Egypt.
We have a B breeder, here in Aus, who called her little bitch Leeloo, and her reg name is –------- Fifth Element :). Is your little girl pronounced Leeloo, or Lie loo ???
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About pronouncing names incorrectly, I do have problems with people saying my dogs names properly, too :p
Saba, is Sarbah, and perhaps thats how I should have spelt it to start with… He usually gets Sabre :eek:
Ochre is pronounced O'Car, but there have been so many different pronunciations for her name, I cant begin to write them all down :rolleyes:. Again, I should have spelt it that way, so Im guessing its my fault really :o.
Vanda, I dont think you could get it wrong, I hope ;).
Sorry to the OP, I have gone a touch OT here
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You might have to wait a bit and see what the personality is like first too - Lily might not work for a strong alpha female but be perfect for a cuddler.
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You might have to wait a bit and see what the personality is like first too - Lily might not work for a strong alpha female but be perfect for a cuddler.
The strong alpha female could be Tigerlily.
I knew a brindle pit type dog named Tigerlily - sweet little dog -
We have a B breeder, here in Aus, who called her little bitch Leeloo, and her reg name is –------- Fifth Element :). Is your little girl pronounced Leeloo, or Lie loo ???
it is pronounced lee loo, spelt lilu though.
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I like that, Lilu, the way you pronounce it..its very nice and different too.
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I guess I spent too much time in Japan. I never thought of it pronounced any other way.
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Kingsley1230
Your baby is so pretty what sweet little face.Rita Jean
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@Rita:
Kingsley1230
Your baby is so pretty what sweet little face.Rita Jean
I know, when I get home at night i can't help but give her kisses all over her cute little face
