Technically, her name is Lucy. When I first got her from the RSPCA I referred to her as my little ‘Bob’ (inspired by a Blackadder episode) and somehow it has morphed from ‘Bob’, to ‘Bobbly’, to ‘Bobbly Wob’ and has remained as ‘Wobbly’ for years. She’s registered at the vets as Lucy as I can’t bring myself to actually tell them what she’s really called. It’s a silly name, I’m sure she’s inwardly face-palming (or face-pawing) herself every time she hears it, but she responds to it anyway. Somehow though, it suits her. My friends and family have become used to it and ask ‘How’s Wobbly?’ without even thinking about it.

Today I came across an article about unusual pet names for dogs and cats from a pet insurance company and it made me smile. There are some truly great names… These are some of my favourites:

Sir Knuckles da Dragon

Winnie The Poodle

Wanksta

Squatter

HotRod Woofington

Poopie Boy

Pumpkin Head

Dong Dong

Hank The Tank

Captain Underpants

Agador Spartacus

Chue Man Foo

I adore the idea of a dog being named ‘Captain Underpants’ – i’d love to hear that being shouted out at the park…

I’ve included the link to the website. I’m pretty sure ‘Wobbly’ would be in there too…