Nationwide’s Wacky Pet Names contest returns
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Lord Waddles, Meownnaise and Midsize Sedan are among the nominees for Nationwide’s Wacky Pet Names contest this year.
The central Ohio-based insurance agency is once again asking the public to vote for their favorite monikers among three categories including dogs, cats and exotic pets, according to a news release from the company.
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This year’s group of uncommon pets is comprised of a Macaw, a guinea pig, a snake, a tortoise, a mini pig, a tegu lizard, two ferrets and a pair of rabbits.
The snake — called Boop Noodle — hails from Liberty Township. His contest bio gives some background on his name.
“He is so cute that you just want to ‘boop’ him on the nose!” owner Douglas S. told Nationwide about his scaly friend. “Plus, he is shaped like a noodle because he is long and skinny.”
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Voting is open until April 12. The winners of each category will be announced Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
Below are the finalists:
Dogs | Cats | Exotic Pets |
Boots With the Fur – Utah | Balsamic Vin – Missouri | BeezelBun – Arizona |
ChugChug Pickles – Florida | Car Alarm – Wisconsin | Boo Boo Bean – |
Lil’ Richard Simmons Sweatin’ | Itty Bitty Kitty Committee– | Boop Noodle – Ohio |
Lord Waddles – Colorado | Meownnaise – California | Cowpig – California |
Lulu the Conqueror – | Minerva Meowgonagall – | Frosted Mini Wheats – |
Molly From Corporate – | Necronomicat – South Carolina | Magic Nugget – Virginia |
Mr. Pizza Puff – Illinois | Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator – Utah | Midsize Sedan – Texas |
One Love Tiny Dancer Princess | Skullcrusher– New York | Mumbo Jumbo – North |
Team “The Bandit” Player – | Steph Purrrry – Florida | Snoop Hoggy Hogg – |
The News – New Mexico | Tony “Scarface” Baloney – | Thor Odinbun, God of |
Highlighted among Nationwide’s all-time favorite names are the hilarious titles Doc Pawlliday, Piggy Smalls and Pickles McButterpants The Muffin Slayer.
Additionally, Nationwide provided the following tips for choosing a pet’s name:
• Use hard consonants and vowels. These are easier for pets to hear and respond to.
• Consider a nickname for any names longer than one or two syllables.
• Avoid names that sound like commands. Subtle differences in sounds confuse pets.
• Test it to make sure you are comfortable saying the name loudly in public.
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