When choosing a name for their pet, owners often find it difficult to choose a suitable nickname.
This happens especially often when we are talking about rare and exotic dog breeds, such as, for example, the Shiba Inu.
After all, despite the fact that in their homeland, Japan, these brave, hardy and noble dogs are very common, in Russia they are considered quite rare.
How to name a Shiba Inu puppy so that the nickname not only suits the pet and emphasizes the Japanese origin of the animal, but also reflects its best qualities?
How to choose the right nickname?
Despite the fact that in the canine world there are certain requirements for nicknames, dog owners are not limited in choosing a name for their pet and can call it whatever they want.
If the breeder has not named the puppies yet, the new owner can come up with an official nickname himself . In this case, the name must begin with a specific letter, corresponding to the number of litters in the nursery.
A dog's official name may consist of one, two, or more separate names. Also, it almost always includes a factory prefix. The exception is if the puppy is purchased not from a nursery, but from a private breeder. In this case, the factory prefix is not required.
An official nickname, consisting of two or more names, may simply be a meaningless set of beautiful-sounding words, or it may have a special meaning.
For example, the name "Infanta Rachel Iris" is just a collection of three separate words. And the nicknames “Magnificent Diamond” or “I Am Charm Myself” have a certain meaning.
Even if the puppy has already received an official name and it has been recorded in the metric, the owner can give him any other pet name.
True, it will no longer be recorded in tribal documents. But a pet nickname can start with any letter and be absolutely anything. The main thing is that the dog’s owner, as well as his family members, like it and that the pet responds to it with joy.
So, what should the pet nickname be??
- Short enough. Too long names consisting of more than three syllables are unsuccessful.
- Calling. It should contain ringing consonants or growling sounds that dogs like so much.
- Not reminiscent of a command. For example, the nicknames Fars or Siddi cannot be considered successful precisely for this reason.
- Easy to pronounce. The nickname should be easily pronounced correctly by all family members, including children.
If you want your pet to have a unique name, you can try to make different combinations of the syllables of the puppy’s parents’ nicknames, or do the same with the first letters of the names of family members.
Expert opinion
Kozhevin Semyon Kirillovich
Expert dog handler.
“In order for the chosen name to suit the pet, it must match its appearance, character and temperament. You should not call your Shiba Inu nicknames like Bobik or Zhuchka, since these dogs, despite their not very large stature, are full of calm dignity and majesty. Also, names for small dogs like Businka or Luchik would not be the best option. Traditionally, Shiba Inu are called by Japanese names, but if desired, the owner can give his pet any other name, for example, a European one.”
General rules for choosing a name for a dog
Choosing a name for a dog is based on several rules. So, the name for a Shiba should be:
- short – contain 1-3 syllables;
- sonorous - use voiced consonants;
- not to be like commands;
- without several vowels in a row - they are difficult for the owner to pronounce, and difficult for the pet to hear on the street;
- do not coincide with consonant words - Ukrainians perceive the word “Deya” as the question “Where am I?”
Additionally, diction problems are taken into account - names must be pronounced by all family members without hesitation. Children may not pronounce the letter “r”, adults may have a lisp or burr – they avoid “pitfall sounds”. These dog names are easy to remember and pronounce. They take into account that you will have to call a Shiba-ken on average 20 times a day. And this is 7,200 times a year, and 90,000 times during the life of a pet.
Loud pretentious names like Lucifer, Nefertiti, Apollo will not work either. Owners use diminutive variants when addressing their pet, and it is difficult to call any Michelangelo affectionately.
Famous Russian call signs are avoided - Polkan, Druzhok, Rex, Tuzik, etc. The noble Japanese dog is born for majestic names.
What should you not call it?
- You cannot call a Shiba Inu by a human name, which is common in the region where the dog’s owner lives.
- You should not take words from among religious terms as a nickname for a dog.
- Cool names. A Shiba Inu with a name like “Dumpling” or “Puck” will look strange. These brave and noble dogs deserve majestic and beautiful names, and therefore their owners should not practice their wit at the expense of their pet.
- Nicknames that have an offensive meaning sound ugly and rude. An owner who calls his pet some abusive word makes a very unpleasant impression on others.
- Separately, I would like to touch upon foreign names. The habit of people giving dogs foreign names has long become a good tradition and there is nothing unusual or reprehensible about it. However, some foreign names not only sound unusual to the ears of a Russian person, but also evoke not the most pleasant associations. Of course, you shouldn’t call a dog that.
CAREFULLY!
According to canine rules, the same name should not be repeated in the kennel for thirty years.
Female name options
Shiba Inu girls are more graceful than males, affectionate and loyal. They are not without mischief and coquetry.
Beautiful girls are called:
- Ai – love;
- Aibu – affectionate;
- Bishuyo – lovely;
- Gesei - dawn star;
- Dzanko – dawn;
- Jedama - beauty;
- Iki – charming;
- Ibara – rose;
- Inazuma – lightning;
- Ippin is a pearl;
- Kaben – petal;
- Kaju - tree flowers;
- Kaika – harmony;
- Keiko – firefly flicker;
- Matora – tigress;
- Nesin is a goddess.
The most popular names for Shiba Inu
Although Shiba Inus traditionally receive Japanese names in most cases, many owners prefer regular dog names, which can also be used by representatives of other breeds.
So, what are the most popular names for Shiba Inu?
Boys:
- European names: Bruno, Harry, Hector, Casper, Lester, Lucas, Mars, Mickey, Wally, Hugo.
- Japanese names: Aiko, Akira, Michiko, Natsumi, Oki, Rokuro, Takaru, Haruko, Hoshiko, Yuki.
Girls:
- European names: Wendy, Daisy, Irma, Cora, Christy, Luli, Megan, Ruby, Trixie, Chloe.
- Japanese names: Akiko, Asahi, Kokoro, Nami, Umeko, Hana, Haru, Hibiki, Hoshi, Yuri.
How to name a boy Shiba-ken
Stubbornness and courage are inherent in all Shiba Inus. But boys have more developed independence and courage. Therefore, the nickname for a male dog is chosen in accordance with these qualities:
- Busi – warrior;
- Egosya – protector;
- Boshi - blade of a blade
- Ifu – majestic;
- Keigu - devotee
- Naito – knight;
- Kaiken - dagger.
Popular Japanese nicknames also include:
- Akira – intelligence;
- Azuma - east;
- Aori – wind flow;
- Adappoy – lovely;
- Atari – success;
- Baisei – satellite;
- Inake - well done;
- Oji – prince;
- Kaysin is a kindred spirit.
Often a boy is named depending on what order he was born: the nickname Ichiro means first, Nisei or Jiro means second, and Jero means tenth.
Nicknames by color
The most popular color of the Shiba Inu is red. Breed standards also allow black, white, sesame, cream, and wild Urajiro dogs.
In the photo - Scarlett:
There are several options for beautiful nicknames for red Shiba Inu:
- Red, shades of red: Red, Redford, Red Rover, Redina, Amber, Brick, Burgundy, Shienne, Copper, Crimson, Hazel, Maroon, Russet, Rusty, Sandy, Scarlett, Sienna.
- Red-haired and red-haired famous heroes and characters: Ariel, Lucille Ball, Pippi Longstocking, Elmo, Miss Frizzle, Jessica Rabbit, Prince Harry, Annie, Carmen Sandiego, Princess Fiona, Merida, Daphne, Conan O'Brien, Pepper Anne, Chuck Norris, Ron Weasley.
- Red, scarlet, reddish flowers: Amaryllis, Azalea, Begonia, Calla, Geogreen, Hibiscus, Peony, Poinsettia, Poppy (Poppy), Rose, Sweet Pea (Sweet Pea), Tulip, Verbena.
- Animals with red / orange / red coloring: Fox, Foxy, Lobster, Ladybug (Ladybug), Tigger, Tiger, Flamingo, Orangutan, Clifford.
- Dishes, products of red, red colors: Apple, Bits (Beets), Berry, Brandy, Burgundy, Cabernet, Karen, Cheddar, Cherry, Chestnut (Nutmeg), Chili, Cinnamon (Cinnamon), Cranberry, Curry, Ginger (Ginger) , Ketchup, Malbec, Mango, Merlot, Paprika, Pepper (Pepper), Pepperoni, Radish (Radish), Raspberry (Raspberry), Saffron (Saffron), Sangria, Shiraz, Strawberry (Strawberry), Tomato.
A selection of names for owners and owners of other colors:
- Copper - the color of a copper coin.
- Colby is a dark, jet black color.
- The slate is dark, almost black.
- Merle is a blackbird.
- Tanner is tanned.
- Blanche is "white" in French.
- Albion - white cliffs (in Celtic).
- Roux means “red” in French.
- Taji - yellow, silver.
- Zisa - orange.
- Adam is red earth.
- Lloyd is gray-haired.
- Zigi - tangerine color.
- Dunne - dark, brown.
- Ska - white (Lakota Sioux).
- Whitemane has white, gray hair.
- Ivory - ivory.
- Amber is the color of amber.
- Sienna is "reddish brown" in Spanish.
- Raven is the color of a raven wing.
- Melina is bright yellow.
- Morela - chestnut.
- Sapa - black (Lakota-Sioux).
- Arona - colorful (Hawaiian name).
- Roya means "red" in Spanish.
- Daya means "jade" (black gemstone) in Chinese.
- Goldie - golden, golden.
- Rufina is a redhead (Italian name).
- Bianca means “white” in Italian.
- Ebony - ebony.
If you have any interesting ideas for Shiba Inu names, please post them in the comments!
Sometimes it is not easy to choose a name for a Shiba Inu - a rare and exotic breed, although widespread in Japan, the homeland of these noble, hardy and brave dogs. "Shiba" - in Russian it is called a Japanese dwarf, a tuft of grass, a small or bushy forest, Inu - means a dog, a dog. Some owners try to give their new puppy names with meaning or emphasize the origin of the breed. Others pay attention to the energetic, fastidious and independent nature of the charming pet.
Cute, charming and diverse Shiba Inus:
Traditional Japanese names
Nicknames for dogs can be assigned according to various criteria. However, for a Shibu Inu, the best option is to have a traditional Japanese name. This is a kind of tribute to the historical origin of the breed.
Female names:
- Yoko is a child of the oceans;
- Yuko - child of the night;
- Haruko is a spring child;
- Yoshiko are good children;
- Hanako - raised by a flower;
- Fujiko - wisteria shoot;
- Setsuko - snow child;
- Minami - beauty of the south;
- Mickey - tree bark;
- Sakura is a cherry blossom.
This cute Shiba Inu family comes from North America
. Male:
- Jiro is the second of the sons;
- Daichi - wisdom of the great;
- Yoshito is a worthy man;
- Kezuhiko - the first of the rulers;
- Masashi - splendor;
- Mezeki – correctness of spirit;
- Nobuki – devotion;
- Sota – harmony;
- Setoshi - wisdom, clarity of thought;
- Tekehiro - nobility;
- Haruto - sunlight;
- Shijeru - superiority over others;
- Yasuhiro - calmness;
- Yamato - majesty.
The meaning of the name is very important when choosing a nickname. Sometimes it determines the dog's fate. This cute dog may not have a Japanese name, but it suits him very well. Sammy means active, cheerful, happy. This is evident from every post posted on Instagram by the owner of the cute and energetic dog.
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Publication from Nastya and Shiba Inu Sammy (@aksenova_nastya)
Top beautiful and popular nicknames
The Shiba Inu breed is very popular, and breeders and owners of these wonderful dogs have already developed their favorite names:
- Wasabi;
- Red;
- Brandy;
- Bubble;
- Dolph;
- Luke;
- Milo;
- Oliver;
- Emma.
- Roscoe;
- Liberty;
- Glory;
- Kida;
- Garnel;
- Vaigar;
- Blizzard;
- Aylan;
- Sprite;
- Hercules;
- Cheshire;
- Rudy;
- Daisy;
- Jesy;
- Talmir;
- Farhan;
- Ramzan;
- Joni;
- Mom or Mommy;
- Joycey;
- Cooper;
- Louis;
- Max;
- Mickey;
- Persian or Persia;
- Amelia;
- Dixie;
- Redmond;
- Skali;
- Hannah;
- Chloe.
Interesting fact! The Shiba Inu is the oldest Japanese dog breed. This is the pride of Japan and its national treasure. Modern representatives of this breed practically do not differ in appearance from their ancestors, but their size has become somewhat smaller.
Foxy is a one-year-old puppy.
The nicknames chosen are mostly universal. Also, priority is given to those names that reflect the character of a particular pet, the geographical location of the breed, color, etc.
Demons from legends
Are you indifferent to anime, but have been reading Japanese myths since childhood? If not, start: Japanese esotericism is very figurative, symbolic and leaves few people indifferent. We are considering it in terms of choosing a nickname for your Shiba Inu , so let’s pay attention to the names of magical creatures:
- Satori are creatures into which enlightened hermits turn;
- Zashiki-Warashi - good brownies;
- Tanuki are werewolves, raccoon dogs that turn into people;
- Kitsune are also werewolves, this time foxes;
- Rokurokubi are creatures that can lengthen their neck many times over, which frightens people;
- Kijo are female demons.
However, this is only an approximate vector that can help those who doubt the choice of nickname. Remember that everything depends only on your imagination!
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