Rabbit Names
It’s funny to note that people who have rabbits as pets are pretty particular about what they call their rabbit; names that are unique, different or unusual seem to be the order of the day. For those who are having a difficult time deciding on a name for their pet rabbit, there are several resources for them to access. Others just use their imagination.
Choosing a good rabbit name for your pet is important. Rabbits do easily recognize and respond to their name, and will actually come to the owner when called. It may be that they respond more to the pattern of the voice as the name is said rather than the actual name, so saying the name in a particular manner could be an important way to teach your pet.
Browsing through the Internet can be a valuable resource for many things, including finding appropriate rabbit names. Some sites will list names that they have found to be popular through emails received from individuals.
Some people like to use rabbit names that have been made famous by fictional animated characters. Names such as Bugsy, Bunnicula, Peter Cottontail, Flopsy, Thumper, Harvey and Roger are names that have become well known among children and adults alike through story books, cartoons and movies, and seem familiar and fitting to name a pet.
Words that can be used to describe bunny traits are also popularly used rabbit names. Hoppy, Fluffy, Cuddly, Velvet, Bunny and Mr. Rabbit are examples of names that apply in some way to a rabbit’s manner. Children in particular seem to choose names in this manner, as it is a simple means for them to think of the pet.
Many people like to choose rabbit names that depict the way their rabbit looks. For a checkered rabbit, an appropriate name may be Oreo or Pepper. A fully brown or black rabbit may be Midnight or Hershey, while a white bunny could be Snowflake, Snowball or Cotton. One individual named their long haired rabbit Cousin It after the hairy creature from the popular 60’s show, the Munsters!
A rabbit’s disposition may be the key to determining the appropriate rabbit names for them. Honey, Rascal, Houdini, Shadow or Lucky could be an illuminating name, letting others know of the rabbit’s demeanor.
Sometimes it is best, when first getting a rabbit as a pet, to wait a few days before naming the rabbit. This gives the owner a good chance to observe the rabbit, its habits and temperament and just generally get to know the pet. In this way, a rabbit name may occur to the owner; one that is truly fitting to the rabbit.
After you have decided to have a rabbit as a pet, the name you choose will be the next important step. Taking your time in getting to know your pet will help you to decide which of the many rabbit names would be appropriate and fitting for your pet.