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People Are Tweeting Out The Weird And Funny Nicknames They Call Their Pets

Anybody whose as obsessed with their pet as I am has one thousand nicknames for their creature that may or may not have something to do with their actual name. For instance, I have a dog named Hud, named after the 1963 film and character starring Paul Newman. But rarely does he get called Hud. More often than not, he goes by: Hudge, Hudgey, Fudgey, Fudgsicle, Dobby, Paul, Polly, Cowboy, and so on and so forth. You get the idea. 

Earlier this week, Twitter user metroadlib inadvertently created a trending meme when they posted a tweet listing the many, many names their pet goes by. 

0% of people dislike talking about their pets, so everyone took a break from being mean egomaniacs on Twitter to share their own animals’ myriad nicknames.

Submissions proved that elaborate nicknames are not exclusive to just dogs and cats. (Dying @ lil ball of quills).

If you, too, call your animal every name under the sun besides their actual name, then welcome to this non-exclusive club! And sound off to share your pet-name lists below!

Masha Fante

A former social psychology researcher turned writer, Masha explores the patterns that shape how we see ourselves and relate to others. Her work blends academic insight with accessible storytelling, helping readers recognize the psychology behind everyday moments. When she's not writing, Masha can be found experimenting with new recipes, practicing yoga, or losing track of time in used bookstores.