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Okay, so I wanted to name my new puppy, and I thought, "Hey, why not a gremlin name? Sounds cool, right?" So I started digging around to find some good ones.

Brainstorming and Googling

First, I just tried to think of any gremlin-sounding names I already knew. You know, like Gizmo from the Gremlins movie. But that was about it. My brain was pretty empty. So, I hit up Google. I just typed in stuff like "gremlin names," "mischievous names," and "fantasy creature names." I figured that would get me somewhere.

Making a List

I found a bunch of websites with lists of names. Some were for goblins, some for imps, and some were just general "fantasy" names. I started copying and pasting the ones I liked into a big list on my phone. I had like, 50 names at one point! Way too many.

Narrowing It Down

This part was tough. I had so many names, and I had to pick one. I started by eliminating any that were too hard to pronounce. I mean, I gotta be able to yell this name at the dog park, right? So, anything with too many weird letters or syllables got cut.

Then I started thinking about my dog's personality. He's a little guy, kinda scruffy, and definitely mischievous. So I wanted a name that fit that vibe. Some of the names were too "pretty" or "noble" sounding. Nope. Not for this little dude.

The Finalists

• Ruckus: I liked this one because it just sounds like trouble.
• Imp: Short, sweet, and to the point.
• Scamp: Another good one for a mischievous pup.
• Wretch: This one was a little darker, but I still kinda liked it.

The Winner!

I said all the names out loud a bunch of times, tried them out on the puppy (he didn't really care, to be honest), and finally settled on... Ruckus! It just felt right. It's fun, it's a little bit naughty, and it totally fits my dog's personality. He's already living up to the name, too, let me tell you!

The whole thing's complete. I finally picked the perfect name and did it. And it's great!