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Has this become a dog name anywhere else? I mean, my grandparents dog growing up (20 years ago) was named Riley so that was the first association I had for it anyway, but I swear I've seen it on like 5 dogs recently (both male and female). And then today I saw a featured pic from 9/11 showing a search and rescue dog named Riley. IT'S EVERYWHERE
Has anyone else noticed the popularity of this name for dogs of is this just happening in my area? Are there any names from YOUR area that seem to be unexplainable popular on pets?
Has anyone else noticed the popularity of this name for dogs of is this just happening in my area? Are there any names from YOUR area that seem to be unexplainable popular on pets?
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Yeah, it's common where I'm from too. Along with all the infinite Max\maxwell, Charlie's, Bellas, and baileys. I could go on and on
Riley could be used on any species, I wouldn't care much as long as if it was asigned to the male gender. And no, I do not view the name as unisex whatsoever. Grrr.
According to this: http://dogtime.com/top-100-dog-names. Riley apparently is #13 among dogs. So yeah, it is quite a common name among them. However, still a very "humanized" name (:
Riley could be used on any species, I wouldn't care much as long as if it was asigned to the male gender. And no, I do not view the name as unisex whatsoever. Grrr.
According to this: http://dogtime.com/top-100-dog-names. Riley apparently is #13 among dogs. So yeah, it is quite a common name among them. However, still a very "humanized" name (:
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I guess I don't really know many pet names because I hate them so don't take any interest/notice! But I can't think of any dog Rileys. I think Riley is a nice name.
Auggie, on the other hand, I've heard on many dogs it seems. So when people are all calling their Augusts, Augustines, et al. Auggie for short I'm like... nope.
Auggie, on the other hand, I've heard on many dogs it seems. So when people are all calling their Augusts, Augustines, et al. Auggie for short I'm like... nope.
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I actually do know quite a few dogs named Riley - but most seem to be older pets (owned by older folk).
Another name that seemed to be prevalent in my area for dogs was Lacey (Lacie, Lacee, etc.)
I think Riley works well for pets because it is simple, yet travels well when you yell it. Plus, it's a bit unisex as well... and friendly.
As a side note - I know a bunch of kids around kindergarten age who are named Riley right now. Most of them are a variation: Ryleigh, Reilee, Rylee, etc. Both boys and girls. I think the boom in using it for humans is more recent than pets!
Another name that seemed to be prevalent in my area for dogs was Lacey (Lacie, Lacee, etc.)
I think Riley works well for pets because it is simple, yet travels well when you yell it. Plus, it's a bit unisex as well... and friendly.
As a side note - I know a bunch of kids around kindergarten age who are named Riley right now. Most of them are a variation: Ryleigh, Reilee, Rylee, etc. Both boys and girls. I think the boom in using it for humans is more recent than pets!
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I actually do know quite a few dogs named Riley - but most seem to be older pets (owned by older folk).
Another name that seemed to be prevalent in my area for dogs was Lacey (Lacie, Lacee, etc.)
I think Riley works well for pets because it is simple, yet travels well when you yell it. Plus, it's a bit unisex as well... and friendly.
As a side note - I know a bunch of kids around kindergarten age who are named Riley right now. Most of them are a variation: Ryleigh, Reilee, Rylee, etc. Both boys and girls. I think the boom in using it for humans is more recent than pets!
Another name that seemed to be prevalent in my area for dogs was Lacey (Lacie, Lacee, etc.)
I think Riley works well for pets because it is simple, yet travels well when you yell it. Plus, it's a bit unisex as well... and friendly.
As a side note - I know a bunch of kids around kindergarten age who are named Riley right now. Most of them are a variation: Ryleigh, Reilee, Rylee, etc. Both boys and girls. I think the boom in using it for humans is more recent than pets!
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My grandparents dog WAS a golden retriever :0
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I've known about a few dogs named Riley, but the ultimate in doggy names here seems to be Bailey.
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