Adults Fighting Over Pet Names Like Toddlers - Redditor Gets Accused Of Stealing A Name For Her Dog

"We stole the name she was going to use for her hamster..."

Damjan

• Published in Animal Stories
• February 8, 2023

Choosing a name for your pet can be challenging. In this case, it is because you might get accused of stealing a name from your friend's imaginary future pet.

OP and her GF recently got a dog, which they called Rex. OP's girlfriend picked the name and was excited to show her off to their friends; she posted a photo into the group chat to introduce Rex.

Their friend Quin, 26F, got upset and went off about how OP and her girlfriend had stolen the name she was going to use for her hamster and how it was really mean for them to do. She has four hamsters, and her dad won't allow her to get anymore, none of them named Rex.

Quin started cursing out OP and her girlfriend, who explained that they had no memory of her mentioning the name. OP has ADHD and tends to have a bad memory, and she tends to forget things often.

They tried to explain that it wasn't intentional and that Quin could still use the name, but she wasn't having it. She left the group chat, and OP private messaged her, explaining it wasn't intentional.

But the friend believed it was on purpose and they were being mean. Quin said she didn't want to talk anymore, and the next day she started the argument again.

Read the full story below:

OP asks:

OP and her GF recently got a dog, which they called Rex. OP's girlfriend picked the name and was excited to show her off to their friends; she posted a photo into the group chat to introduce Rex.

She has four hamsters, and her dad won't allow her to get anymore, none of them named Rex

She left the group chat, and OP private messaged her, explaining it wasn't intentional.

Quin said she didn't want to talk anymore, and the next day she started the argument again

So, OP asks:

OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the a-hole:

"How dare you??!!!???!"

Are these people adults?

"Maybe Quin is a pair of 13 year old twins, not a full grown woman"

This is a good idea:

Rex is an incredibly common pet name for dogs

OP dodged a bullet

This Redditor can't believe OP

This is a good question:)

One of the biggest challenges of naming a pet is finding a name that both you and your pet can live with. It can be difficult to come up with the perfect name for your pet, and you may find yourself trying out several different names before settling on the right one.

Another challenge is making sure your pet's name isn't too similar to another pet's name in your home. This can be tricky if you have more than one pet, as you may find yourself inadvertently confusing your pets by giving them similar names.

Finally, it can be difficult to find a name that accurately reflects your pet's personality. If your pet is a playful pup, for example, you may want to find a name that is fun and lively. If your pet is more of a cuddler, then you may want to find a name that is more mellow and affectionate.

Naming a pet can be an enjoyable process, but it can also be a challenge. By taking your time to think of a few different options, you can find the perfect name for your pet.

Damjan