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Okay, so I found myself going down a bit of a rabbit hole the other day thinking about dog names. Specifically, names kinda related to guns. Yeah, sounds a bit odd maybe, but stick with me here.
It started pretty randomly. I was cleaning out some old gear, you know, just sorting through stuff. Came across an old shooting magazine, and it got me thinking. Some of those brand names, model numbers, they have a certain ring to them. Strong, solid sounding. I thought, hey, could any of these actually work for a dog?
So, I started jotting a few down. Just brainstorming, really. Didn't want anything too aggressive or obvious, that just feels wrong for a pet, you know? My first thought went to brands, mostly.
Brands I considered:
- Remington (Remi for short? Kinda liked that one)
- Winchester (Maybe Winnie? Or Chester?)
- Colt
- Ruger
- Browning
- Beretta
Then I moved on to thinking about models or specific terms. This got a bit trickier. Stuff like 'Glock' or 'Uzi' just felt... weird. Too harsh, maybe? Didn't quite sit right for calling out at the park. But some others popped into my head.
Other Ideas Kicking Around
Things like 'Gauge' came up. Sounds rugged, kinda cool. 'Magnum' - maybe a bit much for a smaller dog, but could work for a big fella. 'Trigger' is one you hear sometimes, but felt a little too on-the-nose for me personally. 'Bullet' was another one, maybe 'Bolt'.
I spent a good hour just mulling these over. Tried saying them out loud. "Here, Colt! C'mere boy!" or "Remi, fetch!" Some rolled off the tongue better than others. I pictured different dogs too. A sturdy name like Ruger might fit a solid bulldog type, while maybe Beretta sounds a bit more elegant, perhaps for a sleeker breed.
It was an interesting exercise, actually. Trying to find that balance between a name that sounds cool or strong, but isn't gonna make people uncomfortable or give the wrong impression about you or your dog. You don't want people thinking you named your poodle 'Bazooka' or something crazy.
Didn't actually settle on one in the end, as I don't have a new pup right now. But it was a fun thought experiment. Found myself quite liking Remington (Remi) and Ruger. They felt like actual usable names, not just labels slapped on from a different context. Just goes to show, inspiration can come from anywhere, even when you're just cleaning out the garage.
