You are an awesome name-giver, Gordan. I've always loved hearing what you name your ferrets. And you do so swiftly. Oh how I wish I had that talent. I'm so bad at it. And it causes me a great deal of anxiety just when I"m supposed to be getting to know and enjoy a new pet. Sigh. There were a couple of times in the past where I went for weeks with no ideas and struggled to find the perfect names. I learned quickly that naming has a lot to do with bonding for me. To not name them kind of puts a damper on things, distracts me from the important things, and delays me from getting to know my new little loved one. When I am able to name a baby in 1-2 days, it's such a rush and relief. And I tend to bond faster. Every ferret that I've had an extra special with, I've noticed that I've named them myself, and have done so quickly but they also have been names that really fit them. If I must "settle" for a name due to time, that is just as bad as struggling for days or weeks with no name. I love hearing about the entire process of how people bring little ones home, how they get to know their personality and little quirks, and then name them. I am so appreciative when an FML'er is able to generously take the time to share their experiences. I sort of get to live vicariously through them. I love ferret names because they are so personal and so unique. Not to bash my husbands love for naming ferrets things like baby, brownie, precious, sweetie, snowflake, etc, etc, over and over even if the ferret does not fit that description. ::rolling my eyes:: I think the ferretiest names tend to be verbs, adjetives and adverbs or even a noun describing someting chaotic. We are a VERY creative group, no? Wolfy [Posted in FML 5728]