MsStarlett
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Subs are always wanting pet names. Seems like they want me to give them a pet name before I even know their real names. Pet names need to be based on the PERSON and you can't just pull a name out of a hat, it needs to 'fit'. My sweet Westie is my adorable pup. His nick name in many arenas is "West" which derived from 'Wesley' on "Princess Bride." That little fact was what grabbed my attention in the first place... otherwise, I might have passed him by because he is so young. Simply tacking the 'ie' on it just made him sound more like the pup he is. (Westie is the common slang for West Highland Terriers.) Wall-e was also derived from his existing name, and (Obviously!) the movie. His wide eyed innocence and strong desire to serve despite his age lead me to that one. Sadly, he has left the lifestyle for the moment. I simply await his return. What's that old saying? "If you love to beat someone set them free?" Something like that. Bear... well, bless his heart... he just came by that one naturally because he is such a grumpy old Grizzly on the outside but has that lovable squeezy teddy bear hiding inside. Pookie got his because of his love of toilet service... but I think he has wandered away. Scottie and Sim are simply versions of their real names. Meat is the one I simply want to treat like a side of beef. So, you see, getting a nick name (to me) should be based on the person and it should simply spring to mind one day. My preferred name for myself is Ghoddess. But I only want those who truely FEEL it to use it. Otherwise, just call me by my name or some version of my nick. "MsS" seems quite popular.
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