My advice to young players is, when deciding what to name your pet, think VERY carefully indeed, as your furry friend's name is likely to reflect not only on them, but also on you. And any subsequent owners.
How do I know this? Read on.....
Three months ago, I adopted a feline companion. Because said companion was a rather elderly beastie (she was, so to speak "second hand"), she had already been given a name.
Elvira.
And, just like its bearer, this name has been a source of considerable frustration and annoyance.
When someone asks me the name of my cat, I invariably receive one of two responses.
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- Response A: "Elvira? Am I saying it right? Or is it Elvyyyyra? What a fancy name for a cat! Cool. And so unusual. I've never met a cat named Elvira. Or a person for that matter. Why did you call her that?"
This reaction is OK. I explain that it's a Spanish name, and that it was given to her by her first owner. But then, there is the other type of response.....
- Response B: "Ha ha ha!!! You called your cat Elvira? Hey, wasn't she some sort of PORNO actress? I remember she used to be on the TV in this sexy black dress. Umm, not that I really know, of course! Do you like her films? You must, if you named your cat after her!"
This response is very embarrassing. I explain that no, Elvira was NOT a porno actress, but was rather a "horror hostess", and yes, whilst she did wear rather revealing clothing, I did not, in fact, name my cat after this character. Sorry to disappoint.
I suppose, if I'd really wanted to, I could have changed Elvira's name to something else. Like Puss. But after 10 years as the Mistress of Dark, I can't imagine a nice, normal, and, well, BORING, name would cut the proverbial mustard.
(Picture by my great Instagram friend, stellarella_thecat)
Still, I guess I should be glad that I don't have children. If this is the sort of torment endured regarding the name of a pet, heaven help me when choosing a name for a child.....
