The 2000-year art of naming dogs from ancient Greece to modern royalty
Simon Garfield
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Are we running out of imagination? Or are we finally admitting what we've known for a while - that dogs are just as important a part of our family as our human relatives? Of the three things that have boomed in the pandemic - Amazon, Zoom and dogs - only the latter carries additional burdens and responsibilities for years to come. And the first task may be the hardest. The name you choose will resonate far beyond your kitchen at dinner time - it will echo through your street and park too, so choose very carefully. Where to find guidance? Insurance firms and dog food companies conduct regular surveys of their clients' pets, and regularly publish Top 10s.