So, What’s in a Name?
I am often told when communicating with animals that they do not like their name and they would rather be called something else. They may also tell me the name that they would prefer to be called.
So what is in a name you ask? I say….EVERYTHING!
Our name is our sense of self and of belonging. When we hear our name called our attention is drawn to the being we are. When we are aware of other peoples or animals names we are probably aware of the qualities that person has.
Spiritually when something is named it has form. The name allows us to link with the essential being.
There’s magic in those letters that add up to you….. According to the ancient science of acrophonology, each of the letters in your first name has energy and a vibration.
Names have power, they are the way you refer to yourself, and how others recognize and think of you. The same goes for your pet. The feelings and vibrations associated with names are incredibly important especially for animals who are more vibrationally and telepathically aware than we are. When we say their names or a word, we also send out a picture with it (we do this with almost every single word we speak).
So if you call your dog “Killer” You send out a picture and a FEELING about what you think the word means to you. Just as easily as if their name was “Sunshine” or “Honey”.
Picking the right name for your pet CAN sometimes make all the difference between having peaceful or challenging relationship with your animal companion.
Is negative behavior & health problems tied to names?
Occasionally when I meet people and they find out what I do, I’ll hear something like this…
“Oh, you’re an Animal Communicator? I need you to talk to my dog/cat/horse/mouse he/she is driving me crazy!”
I usually say “Sure that’s fine, what’s your pet’s name?”
to which, they say…“Brute”, “Bruiser”, “Psycho”, “Butch”, “Rampage”.
I even had someone tell me their cat’s name was “Trouble”!…well THAT is just asking for it!
Does a name have everything to do with negative behavior or health problems? No, of course not, but in some situations it is a GOOD place to start.
If you get a feeling that a name change IS in order, then why not try going straight to the source and ask you animal companion what name they would like. Just take a moment, close your eyes, concentrate on your breathing, and when you feel open and ready just ask them if they have an idea of a good name for them. The first answer that comes to mind is usually the right answer.
Or, ask them to give you some kind of sign over the next few days of what name they think would be good for them.
If you would like to look at a few names that may be possibilities for your pet, here are a couple of websites that might help you both choose:
funpetnames.com
boogiepets.com
Finding a name for your animal companion is great beginning to your friendship with your pet, even if your beginning began sometime ago.
Much love
Michelle x
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4 Responses
Hello Michelle,
What would be the best way to dicipline a dog? I have mention my dog to you before regarding his jealousy when I bring home dates. I did as you said and talked to him about having other friends. At that point his tantrums became worse and he became destructive to our home, such as ripping the carpet off the floor. When he does something unacceptale, I look into his eyes and firmly say, “No.” and then give him a three tap “spanking” on his thigh. His ears goes back like I’m scarring him and sometimes I hear him whimper which makes me feel bad and then I end up giving him cuddles right after dicipline. Therefore, I don’t know if he is taking me seriously or just doesn’t understand what I’m doing and saying altogether. I don’t want him to be confused and think that any moment my smile will fade and I will “spank” him for no aparent reason.
Posted on August 26th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Wonderful Michelle!
I often feel bad when I hear the people call their dogs (or other pets) with these names. It’s amazing how common they actuyally are. Here in spain Golfo (Stupid, Clumsy) is a very popular dog name! I think even names like Rambo etc are derogatory.
I’m glad you took this subject up. People so often don’t think…
Hugs
Leena
Posted on August 27th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Hi Leena
I hope you are well, I am pleased you liked the post, sometimes people just need to be made aware so that they can then make changes.
Much love
Michelle x
Posted on August 27th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Hi Sheree
Thanks for your message and I am grateful for your honesty. First I would like to make you aware that our animals and our fellow man are all reflections of ourselves. This is sometimes quite hard to admit or come to terms with but when we can we learn so much about ourselves. Every animal that I have ever done a reading for has taught me so much about myself I am so grateful as this has helped me with my own personal development.
Firstly you mention discipline, I never use physical discipline as we can change the way our animals are behaving by the way we are behaving and thinking.
The first challenge is jealousy, so you need to ask yourself what this is reflecting to you? Also the tantrums and destructive behaviour does this resonate at all with anyone that your dog is around?
Your dog will be very confused with the mixed messages that he is receiving from you regarding the discipline, so some clarity will be wanted here. The discipline is also a control challenge and if this also resonates please let me know and I can help you work with all of these issues.
Much love
Michelle
Posted on August 27th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
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