with our first Lab we didn't pick a name beforehand...she was a surprise, early Christmas gift for Tony (from me). Her registered name is Black Tear of Cheyene...mainly because 1. she's black 2. i like the Trail of Tears (native american thing...you may know of it) and 3. i've always like the name Cheyenne...just left out one "N" intentionally so it'd be different. her call name is Tira...combine Tear and Of...plus Tony had a dog as a kid named Tira.
our latest addition was kinda picked beforehand. he still doesn't have an official registered name yet, but part of it is Gunner's Mate...1. it's Naval themed (Tony was in the Navy) and 2. Tony's rank was Gunner's Mate Second Class. his call name is Gunner
btw, any ideas of what other Naval themes could be added to "Gunner's Mate" to make it more official?