If you've ever been introduced to your friends' children and then to their pets, you might sometimes think that the parents had spent more time considering what to name the dog than what to name the child. When the kids' name is Charles or Michael, but the dog's name is Sir Woofington Bowserfield the Third, you know on whom which the real creative thinking was done. But seriously, if more of us had the guts to name our children with the same frivolity and fun that we do when we go about coming up with dog names the world might be just a little bit more fun in which to live.

However, for some of us, it can be a bit more of a challenge coming up with a suitable name for their dog or cat. While we sometimes like to define our animals with a great pet name, often we saddle the animals with rather ordinary names like Spot, Scruffy, Blackie, or Buttons. We can't all have the creative talents to name our dog Bowsy McSchnauser, but there are many websites available (much like baby name sites) that can offer a little bit of assistance when it comes to attaching a name to your new puppy or kitty.

Whether you are searching for a popular dog name, or you wish to find something unique, pet name websites can help you find a suitable name for your dog, whether it's a male or a female, young or old.

Don't forget to have some fun when it comes to finding a suitable name to get etched on the doggie collar. Your pet will be a valuable member of your family, and when you need to call him, it better be a name that is worth answering the call, for your sake and your dog's!