I've always liked the name MAX, it can be used for a male (Maximillion), or a female (Maxine).
My Golden Retriever is officially named Cassiopeia, she's called "Cassie" most of the time and during trials, she's called Cass (Short and sharp).
I live year round in Arizona. I used to live in Minnesota. Some people can't stand the Arizona summers, but it's a lot better than the Minnesota winters, it just takes a little getting used to. And let's not forget the beautiful Arizona winters (Unless you live in northern Arizona).