I think it varies with breeders. Some breeders name the pups on their registration, some let the new owner do it, some want the kennel name as part of the registered name but leave parts up to the new owner. Often the registered name is unrelated to the 'call name', which is what the dog answers (hahaha) to.
Call Name?
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I like Moto too…mainly because of Madagascar #two...Motomoto.."name so nice you gotta say it twice"...eehheem back to the task..
What about Arbor..for manzanita as it is a tree type shrub..?
Blaze is great or Peter after Peter Pepper (google and refrain yourself from laughing.. :D) -
Fire in Italian is "Fiero" - not very African, but it's a cool name also.
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Some related Swahili translations from an online translator.
Firewood - Kuni
Heat - Joto
Smoke - Moshi -
^aw! i think moshi is such a cute name!
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Thanks again everyone. I believe we've pretty much settled on the name "Blaze." Of course, for the first few months, his name will probably be "No!"
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Or "hey, I got cookies"
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Blaze is my favourite name ever. One day I dream of having a Brindle Boy named Blaze
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Some very cute names suggested. A 'call' name is what he will actually go by (notice I didn't say "respond to") in your home (not show ring). A name that flows easily off the tongue, can be said fast and loud, and 2 syllable ending with an "ie" sound is what I like best. Something you can yell late at night in a strange neighborhood without having the police called, or be embarrassed, haha, lots of things to consider. Have a few in mind and see what fits him and his personality when he gets home with you. And think of all the million word-plays you will be using, Dunkie-wunkie, Dunkster, Phoenie-weenie (and don't think you won't!).
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I like blaze and flash (Flicker was a horse so it doesn't work for me).
How about Payta or Rowtaag - Sioux and Algonquin for fire. -
Not to mention what you will call them when you're angry! I also like two syllable names, but often end up using one syllable, e.g. "Perry" sometimes gets "Pay", and my horse, "Hero" often just gets "Roe".