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If I had a pet mouse or rat, I would be tempted to name it Gus after one of the friendly little mice in Cinderella.

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It feels very old fashioned, but I wouldn't be surprised if it became popular in 15 years just as August has received more attention in recent years.

Have a great aunt Gus, short for Augusta. Also met a lovely young guy called Gus, short for Gustaf. Decent name.

I had a great uncle named Gus. He was long dead before I existed but what I do know he was a beloved veterinarian. It was a nn for Octavius if I am remembering correctly... very unusual choice for the time period I think.

Don't like it

It’s very nickamey and reminds me of the fat mouse in Cinderella.

I like it

As a nn for August, for instance, it's fine. Not as an independent name, and since I don't like any of the names it could be a nn for (with the exception of Angus and Fergus, which I don't think need nns) I'd never think of using it.

It's cute and dorky, with an outrageously over the top frilly full name, how could I say no? I love this name even though I had a really creepy uncle Gus. I also like Gussie for a girl, it's so satisfyingly Dickensian.

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I'd call a pet Gus for sure, it works on a wide variety of creatures great and small. I love the nonsense nickname "Gustopher".

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Gus reminds me the sweet mouse in 'Cinderella' (1950).

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I much prefer Angus, August, Augusto, Augustin, Augustus, Augustine ...

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As a standalone name I prefer Guy that has an historical vibe.

I think it sounds like either a fat, slovenly old man sitting in a recliner passing copious amounts of gas, or a fat, slovenly old dog doing the exact same thing.