Names for an Emotional Support Animal (dog)

A few weeks ago my parents, doctor, and I made the decision that it was time for me to get an [name_m]ESA[/name_m] to help with my anxiety/depression. Since then, I’ve posted polls on tumblr and my dorm whiteboard, and [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] is overwhelmingly the favorite choice. I like the name a lot, but I really want to be sure it’s the right name for my new companion.

Here are some names I’m considering:

[name_u]Juniper[/name_u]
[name_u]Wren[/name_u]
[name_f]Cora[/name_f]
[name_f]Maisie[/name_f]
[name_u]Piper[/name_u]
[name_f]Stella[/name_f]
[name_f]Nova[/name_f]
[name_f]Emilia[/name_f]

[name_u]Juniper[/name_u] and [name_u]Wren[/name_u] have been in the running the longest. While I do love the name [name_u]Juniper[/name_u], it doesn’t have a deeper meaning to me – it just sounds pretty. Neither do most of the other names, to be fair (with the exceptions of [name_f]Nova[/name_f] and [name_f]Emilia[/name_f], which are names from my first novel. A few of the names have certain associations, such as characters in books or shows that I enjoy, but none of the rest are especially meaningful)

I like nature/spacey names, as you can probably tell.

The dog in question will likely be a small lapdog – probably a terrier mix of some kind.

Please choose your favorite name from the list or suggest other names! Thanks!

OMG!!! [name_m]How[/name_m] am I supposed to help you pick??? Literally all of those names are on my list.
[name_u]Juniper[/name_u]- I like this but not love it.
[name_u]Wren[/name_u]- I like this a lot.
[name_f]Cora[/name_f]- it’s decent
[name_f]Maisie[/name_f]- this is so cute for a little dog!
[name_u]Piper[/name_u]- I love this.
[name_f]Stella[/name_f]- yesssssss. I adore this.
[name_f]Nova[/name_f]- pretty darn cute
[name_f]Emilia[/name_f]- I really like this but I like the nickname [name_f]Millie[/name_f] even more.

In order of favorite to least favorite:
[name_f]Stella[/name_f]
[name_f]Maisie[/name_f]
[name_u]Piper[/name_u]
[name_f]Nova[/name_f]
[name_f]Emilia[/name_f] ([name_f]Millie[/name_f])
[name_u]Wren[/name_u]
[name_u]Juniper[/name_u]

Based on your names---- [name_f]Daisy[/name_f], [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f], [name_f]Marigold[/name_f], [name_f]Poppy[/name_f], [name_f]Rosie[/name_f], [name_f]Violet[/name_f], [name_f]Lilac[/name_f], [name_f]Lavender[/name_f], [name_f]Olive[/name_f], [name_u]Phoenix[/name_u], [name_f]Celeste[/name_f], [name_f]Sparrow[/name_f]

I don’t know if you have already chosen the name but I like [name_f]Maisie[/name_f] or [name_u]Piper[/name_u] best for a small dog. :slight_smile:

We have a new list of the Most Popular Names for Dogs, with 100 choices for each gender, which might be helpful. Popular Dog Names 2022 | Nameberry