Anyone who has owned an exotic pet knows that traditional names like Spot or Fluffy don’t quite fit the bill. So where do you go to get good pet name ideas? Some exotic pet owners start by narrowing it down to a specific type or breed of their exotic pet and go from there. If your exotic pet is from a certain remote part of the world, it would be a good idea to give them a name that reflects that. Depending on where your pet originated from, there are many regions of the world that can reflect unique and creative names that help others identify your pet and see where it came from.
Some exotic pet owners give their pets names that are specific to the natural environment or habitat they originally came from. This is especially nice if your exotic pet came from a tropical place or interesting location that most people don’t know about. You can also name your pet after an item found in its natural environment. There are plenty of exotic pet name ideas out there if you want to take your time and think about it.
Other popular ideas stem from naming your exotic pet after an important historical figure you admire, or a childhood hero you’ve always looked up to. Some also choose favorite vacation spots or pastimes that remind them of the good times in their lives. Exotic pets deserve exotic pet names, and the truth is, the only limitation as to what you can name your pet is the limits of your creativity and imagination.
If you need some help naming your exotic pet, there are online resources you can check out, or you can also pick up a book on your type of exotic pet to help get some ideas. The pet store where you purchased your pet can have some good ideas to help you get started on naming your pet.
Make sure that whatever name you choose, you base it on whether or not the pet is trainable. If it’s a trainable pet, you’ll want to limit the syllables in the name to just one or two. Any longer, the pet can get confused trying to learn commands and have problems telling the difference from their own name and other words. If your pet is not a trainable pet, the options are wide open.
Make sure you are comfortable with the name you give your pet and feel good about using it for years to come. Some people choose funny names at first, but when it comes to telling people the name of their exotic pet, they tend to get a little embarrassed. Make sure you think enough about naming your exotic pet and choose a name that suits them exclusively. Some people find that naming the exotic pet something associated with their breed helps other people who are unfamiliar with the pet to get to know them better and see where they come from.