Changing The Name?

[jaimmorr]

Well, I don't think 'Ricco' is a bad name, it could be a lot worse. But would it be a bad or a good idea to change his name?

He already says his name. Apparently he was named "Screech" for the first four years of his life, then this woman changed it to "Ricco."

He lives in a Cockatiel sized cage (he's a G2), eats an all seed diet, and has limited attention. I'm getting him on the 30th. What do you think about a name change?

 

[wenz2712]

I have known others to change their Birds Name and they have soon learnt how to say their new one

 

[jaimmorr]

Thanks, wenz I just don't want to confuse him more than he already will be, you know?

Anyone else?

 

[RescueMe]

I think that they adjust quite well to new names. I have to say that I love the name Ricco though. Whatever you decide though make sure that you use something that is easy to say and try to keep it to two or less syllables if possible as animals respond well to the cadence it provides. I'm so excited for you to be getting your new baby.

 

[KatherineI]

Sugar was Dragon before I got her. I've had her about 6 weeks and she's already saying her new name. I was told she says and responds to "Dragon", but I've never called her that, nor have I ever heard her say it.

Some may argue against changing their name, and that's a personal opinion. I think they usually adjust just fine.

Any ideas on what you'd like to call him?

 

[Safira]

I think you can change the name. He's going to go through a lot of change, a new cage, new diet, may as well add a new name to the mix.

 

[jaimmorr]

Thanks, guys!

I'm still not for sure if I'm going to change it. I do like the name Ricco, but it's not something I would have picked.

Katherine - Wait a second... You changed the name DRAGON?! That's a freakin' awesome name! LOL

Yep. I want to name him Samson.

 

[KatherineI]

Thanks, guys!

I'm still not for sure if I'm going to change it. I do like the name Ricco, but it's not something I would have picked.

Katherine - Wait a second... You changed the name DRAGON?! That's a freakin' awesome name! LOL

Yep. I want to name him Samson.

Dragon felt... wrong. Also unimaginative to me. We have a Bearded Dragon that we named after a dragon, but I refused to actually call Dragon. That's just me though.

Samson... any particular reason?

 

[jaimmorr]

I just love the name. I also love Regina Spektor's song called Samson. It just feels 'right' to me. Makes me think of a sweet, well natured being.

 

[KatherineI]

I just love the name. I also love Regina Spektor's song called Samson. It just feels 'right' to me. Makes me think of a sweet, well natured being.

Samson came back to bed, Not much hair upon his head....

It is a good song. And hey, if it feels "right" to you, go for it. Sugar's original name didn't feel right to me, whereas Loki came with his name and I saw absolutely no reason to change it (it FITS him!). I went with Sugar for a variety of reasons; in homage to the original Goffins that turned me on to the species many many years ago, because she's sweet like sugar and because it sounds more like a term on endearment that I would use (along with baby, sweetheart and love, lol).

 

[SunnyGirl]

I would just try and call him with the new name and see how he reacts to it if it fits, he'll have a new name, no problem imho.

we had a budgie with the name Betty, turned out she was a he, we tried to change it, but the little one just wouldn't respond to a new one, so he stayed Betty for 6 more years

 

[GiosMom]

I like Ricco....it rhymes with Chico! But Samson is cute and Sammy for short is cute too! Are you going to visit with him again before bringing him home? Why is she making you wait until the 30th? I was off last week for vacation and most of this week....Chico turned 8 weeks on Tuesday and all of his feathers are grown in...he looks so big now! My breeder sent me a picture and he totally looks like a different bird from 2weeks ago! I can't wait to bring him home! Totally feel the same as you do....counting the days.

 

[jaimmorr]

Thanks!

GiosMom - No, not visiting until we bring him home Almost 3 hour trip there and then another 3 hours back. She's not making me wait, I could have taken him home Saturday. But I wanted a bit of time to prepare, set his cage up, get his food, etc. I was going to pick him up next Saturday, but she'll be out of town that day, so we decided on the 30th.

I know! I'm super excited, I just went and bought all the supplies to make his playstand You bring Chico home in August, right? Woo!

 

[GiosMom]

Yes!! Hopefully! It's all up to Chico depends when he's weaned and ready....Chico is 3 hours away too! I'm in Weston he's in Tampa. Can't wait for him...Gio is driving me crazy!!

 

[jaimmorr]

Oh gosh! Yeah, if I had to wait anymore than 3 weeks, I would totally go visit him again. Although, I would probably visit him again anyway, but I'm super busy the next two weekends

 

[Autumn]

Samson, I like.