https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:01:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-376689 Sat, 03 Nov 2012 14:12:36 +0000 shopaholic 376689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, kind of opposite, but I have a Chloe (dog), Bailey (dog), family cat, Coco, and SIL had a Kasey (dog).<br /> When I met DHs extended family, I was kind of shocked b/c his cousins daughters were named: Bailey &amp; Coco.<br /> Then his other cousin had twins and named them Chloe &amp; Kasey.<br /> It's always a hoot but one time his cousin's wife asked me why my dogs were all their kids' names! I had to say that our pets were ALL older than any of the kids! (so really, who is who's namesake? lol!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-376685 Sat, 03 Nov 2012 14:03:22 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 376685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I go back to visit my old job pretty frequently, and have become friends with the girl who replaced me. </p> <p>At my most recent visit, she told me she and her husband adopted another puppy... and named her Khloe.</p> <p>We got a good laugh out of it. My dad is her boss, and she said even her husband said, "We can't name the dog Chloe... that's Bosses granddaughters name!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-375178 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:56:14 +0000 Kffw 375178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with @meredithnyc. I am a huge animal lover and all of my dogs have had "human" names (Sophie, Miley and<br /> Maddy), which I see nothing wrong with. I'm actually pretty offended that I would be called "crazy" on here because I have loved an animal very dearly (i assume you would also think crazy because im a vegetarian). As someone who has had a very special pet who they loved with all their heart, I'm sure this lady meant nothing but a lovely compliment to your daughter. My feelings would have been really hurt if you had laughed in my face. Granted, I would not say that to someone, but I do think of my sweet girls when I hear their names being used. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-375174 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:55:12 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 375174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would take it as a compliment if someone said their pet had my daughter's name. It means that they like the name, doesn't it? No one would name their pet a name they hated.</p> <p> Growing up I named my cat Chelsea because I thought it was the most beautiful name I had ever heard. If I ever ran into a girl named Chelsea I might tell her it was my favorite pet's name.....I just wouldn't tell her I came home to that pet lying dead on the dining room table. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-375165 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:52:47 +0000 MsMini 375165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Heck, I have Sawyer now, and still think my dog is as precious and wonderful as a child.</p> <p>It is a funny comment though, I don't think I would be offended if someone laughed if I said something like that.</p> <p>I am also 'one of those people' who give their pets human names, my whole family does. My families current dogs are Charlie, Hailey, and Callie. The cats are Mikka, and Millie. In the history of my family, there are many many awesome names that went to the dogs first (LOL). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-375153 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:47:49 +0000 meredithNYC 375153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: You know, even after having a baby I still feel that way, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-375120 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:36:01 +0000 birdofafeather 375120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JessicaMcB: that's even weirder! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-375052 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:57:51 +0000 heffalump 375052@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I'd be ok with it. Means they like the name! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-375033 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:47:50 +0000 avivoca 375033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All of my pets have people names, but two had their names before they were mine (they are adopted): Bea and Autumn. We named the other cat Roo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-375019 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:42:28 +0000 Cherrybee 375019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meredithNYC: One of our dogs is called Gavin and it fits him perfectly, in a random kind of way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-375013 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:39:55 +0000 meredithNYC 375013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: Thanks! It is really fitting for her, oddly enough. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-375010 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:39:14 +0000 Cherrybee 375010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meredithNYC: Phyllis the bulldog!!! That's an awesome name! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-374991 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:32:05 +0000 meredithNYC 374991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As a pet lover, I totally get it! And I think it's sweet. However, it's probably unlikely that I will ever meet a child named Phyllis - hahahaha. But often, when people meet my dog they're like, "Oh,my mom/grandma/aunt's name is Phyllis." The worst is when we meet someone named Phyllis - I feel kind of bad about it for some reason, like what if they think we're insulting their name by choosing it for our bulldog? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-374957 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:20:57 +0000 Cherrybee 374957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both of my dogs have people names! </p> <p>I think it's hilarious that she told you.... and even more hilarious that, after you'd started laughing, you reliased she was telling you in all seriousness! Bless her. Some people are a bit bizzare! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-374952 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:19:59 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 374952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I grew up knowing all too well that my dad's beloved childhood dog shared my nickname ... which doesn't seem too bad now that it is also the name of a certain hurricane that just devastated the East Coast. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-374939 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:15:34 +0000 blackbird 374939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>haha, i thinks he was just complimenting you on your daughter's name. I'm sure her dog is her bestie :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-374914 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:02:42 +0000 Foodnerd81 374914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My parents' dog has the same name as my BIL's sister, who he doesn't like very much. Their dog is really bad and we are always yelling her name and BIL thinks it's funny :) She was a rescue and came with the name though.<br /> I don't think it's weird to have pets with people names, and I probably would mention it if a friend or friend's kid had the same name, but I wouldn't say it like it meant so much, more like a funny coincidence. My dog's name would be a trully ridiculous person's name. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-374900 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:54:23 +0000 chopsuey 374900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are some people out there who think animals are as precious and wonderful as children. -.-<br /> They crazy.<br /> I used to be one of those crazy peeps. Then I had my Lo and snapped out of it! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-374892 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:51:10 +0000 pastemoo 374892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>People are weird and that's what makes like funny. And who wants to live in an unfunny world? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-374887 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:49:17 +0000 Alivoo01 374887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>(O_O) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-374881 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:46:51 +0000 mrbee 374881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oops, just to be clear... I wasn't offended or bothered! I thought it was funny that she made the comparison. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-374872 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:44:43 +0000 BSB 374872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow. I would be annoyed too. Maybe she was trying to relate. I wonder if regretted it after saying it. I know I've said something insensitive before and didn't realize it until after I said it.</p> <p>Lets hope this person doesn't say it again.</p> <p>As for dog names, I don't like pets getting human names. DH wanted to name our dog, Grace. Good thing I nixed that idea. My dog's name is Hershey. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-374865 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:43:56 +0000 Mrs. Pen 374865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an acquaintance on FB who named their dog Zoey right when I got pregnant, and it was our top name for a girl at the time... it totally ruined it for me. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-374859 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:43:13 +0000 Mrs. Pen 374859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>bahahaha I totally lol'ed at that one!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-374854 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:41:15 +0000 DpeachLu 374854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crumbs: Yes &amp; it was there on facebook for everyone to see. I just responded with good taste.<br /> :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-374844 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:39:16 +0000 SugarplumsMom 374844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JustlikeHeaven: Awkward. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-374842 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:38:46 +0000 Shutterbug 374842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our dog has a human name, but I purposely chose a sort of nerdy, uncommon, Scottish name that I didn't think I'd run into in my real life circle. So far so good, although my grandmother informed me that I had a great grand uncle with the same name. Haha - oops! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-374834 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:35:41 +0000 mrs. wagon 374834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's too weird. Funny, but strange!!</p> <p>This is the very reason why Wagon Sr. refuses to name our pets with human names. Although we have come across people named Dory (common nickname for Dorothy) and Remy (a common french name)! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-374830 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:33:58 +0000 GreenThumb 374830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh my gosh - I can't believe what comes out of people's mouths sometimes! What a thing to say! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/your-daughters-name-is-very-near-and-dear-to-me-i-named-my-dog-olive#post-374813 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:27:55 +0000 rachiecakes 374813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No - but my parents have had pets named Emma, Jean and Charlotte and my mother would always mention this when we were trying to come up with a girl name. :::eyeroll::: Thank goodness our LO was a boy! </p>