tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post6273296448546502269..comments2023-09-25T10:55:50.854-05:00Comments on Hilary Wagner: Name that Rat Contest for Book II of the Nightshade Chronicles!Hilary Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-62638401471999197132010-06-03T22:36:21.556-05:002010-06-03T22:36:21.556-05:00It's all late and stuff, but I'd say Stret...It's all late and stuff, but I'd say Stretch, Archibald, Hartnig, Clunder, or Rozzletop. No, don't ask why. I just let the random name generator in my head whirl for a bit, and those are what it spat out. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-47691801946132384902010-06-03T21:33:05.547-05:002010-06-03T21:33:05.547-05:00I posted this in FB, and here are my picks again.
...I posted this in FB, and here are my picks again.<br /><br />Bosworth, Finnegan, or HuxleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-22361491758210290112010-06-03T18:02:45.332-05:002010-06-03T18:02:45.332-05:00I've always loved the name Clementine. :) Goo...I've always loved the name Clementine. :) Good luck finding the best fit!Naomi Canalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13602141598063592596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-77266315940607470212010-06-03T17:27:52.615-05:002010-06-03T17:27:52.615-05:00Not sure if anyone suggested this one yet but I...Not sure if anyone suggested this one yet but I'm going with Finley.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-76315582534967834982010-06-03T15:00:08.849-05:002010-06-03T15:00:08.849-05:00What a cute rat. I must tell you I'm horrendou...What a cute rat. I must tell you I'm horrendous at naming things - my characters can tell you that!<br /><br />That being said, how about 'Whistles'?Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-64356931053027928032010-06-03T11:52:13.022-05:002010-06-03T11:52:13.022-05:00I might have to pick more than one name and give i...I might have to pick more than one name and give it to another character! There are some great ones here! It's going to be so hard to decide! Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far! <br /><br />xoxo -- HilaryHilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-66955906556061149272010-06-03T10:26:48.918-05:002010-06-03T10:26:48.918-05:00Lewin means beloved friend
Gillian Scottish Gaeli...Lewin means beloved friend<br /><br />Gillian Scottish Gaelic meaning St. John's servant<br /><br />and if I could put a third one which I know I can't but if I could <br /><br />Garrick means oak spearPatricia J. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044354515656710902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-28497650543326346142010-06-03T02:56:36.386-05:002010-06-03T02:56:36.386-05:00Chase - it has energy, excitement and it's pre...Chase - it has energy, excitement and it's pretty short and memorable;-)Chris Sheerinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-58743125923464567922010-06-02T18:32:59.422-05:002010-06-02T18:32:59.422-05:00Sampras
For a more adventurous mouse, I'd let...Sampras<br /><br />For a more adventurous mouse, I'd let you use my dog name: Sidetrip or Trip for short. ;)Lindsayhttp://www.twitter.com/GoblinWriternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-87370633016677326922010-06-02T16:54:46.135-05:002010-06-02T16:54:46.135-05:00Snicket. Carlson. Lucas. Morrison. Dickens. I neve...Snicket. Carlson. Lucas. Morrison. Dickens. I never named rats before but just gave you the names of some of the rat-lovers I know.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15811640393959014181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-3104107007148556332010-06-02T11:06:14.658-05:002010-06-02T11:06:14.658-05:00You have many MNAY great ones here Hilary, how you...You have many MNAY great ones here Hilary, how you're going to choose is beyond me! My rats have totally different names, in a homage to their land and leader, so I can't offer one of theirs to you. Besides,they don't 'fit' into 'our world', as you'd like. But thinking about him, I see someone drawling out:<br /><br />Henry<br /><br />And since I kew the 'scamper' mentioned above well, who was seriously just like you describe, I vote for that name as my second. :-) <br />Have Fun!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16527843996197368747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-11482629329972843692010-06-02T10:52:57.691-05:002010-06-02T10:52:57.691-05:00i thought of:
DANTE
GUNTHER
though i did very mu...i thought of:<br /><br />DANTE<br />GUNTHER<br /><br />though i did very much like Piedmont's MiloSarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-73533528841130228942010-06-02T09:57:16.683-05:002010-06-02T09:57:16.683-05:00Camembert or StiltonCamembert or StiltonUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01126888706007018348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-73760764825044495702010-06-02T09:14:17.340-05:002010-06-02T09:14:17.340-05:00Nedley
or
Johnnyseed
--WendyNedley<br />or<br />Johnnyseed<br />--WendyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-56188999079748845702010-06-02T09:11:36.158-05:002010-06-02T09:11:36.158-05:00Argh, Hilary, anything to distract me from my wip!...Argh, Hilary, anything to distract me from my wip!! <br /><br />Here's a few of my faves:<br />Knud (Danish for "kind"), Ignatius ("eager") and Miles ("eager to please")<br /><br />Good luck -- looks like you'll have a tough time choosing this one, lots of great suggestions!<br /><br />ChristinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-70134923319543994802010-06-02T09:03:56.430-05:002010-06-02T09:03:56.430-05:00Oh fun!
Here's my meager offerings:
Oliver
...Oh fun! <br /><br />Here's my meager offerings:<br /><br />Oliver<br />Ferdinand (I don't know why but he sort of makes me think of the bull that likes to smell flowers)<br />TopherValerie Kemphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795714434618357955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-42571044829886417592010-06-02T08:50:58.899-05:002010-06-02T08:50:58.899-05:00These are some great names and this is going to be...These are some great names and this is going to be hard to decide! <br /><br />Sharon, your comment made me laugh out loud! Too funny! <br /><br />Keep 'em coming!<br /><br />xoxo -- HilaryHilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-62393600762726713842010-06-02T06:45:33.952-05:002010-06-02T06:45:33.952-05:00Pip is a perfectly proper name for a rat. But if t...Pip is a perfectly proper name for a rat. But if this rat sings like a canary, maybe he should be called Ditty. <br /><br />molleesera@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-68407401514819807812010-06-02T06:27:33.953-05:002010-06-02T06:27:33.953-05:00Sound the trumpets becuase I think he could be a C...Sound the trumpets becuase I think he could be a Crumpet. No? Ok then, something unique. Nimri?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-46022924350594937062010-06-02T06:23:40.173-05:002010-06-02T06:23:40.173-05:00What about Snitch? Or, maybe Stitch?What about Snitch? Or, maybe Stitch?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-51003473773624914792010-06-02T06:20:57.506-05:002010-06-02T06:20:57.506-05:00Soooo...I've got my noggin' a noodlin'...Soooo...I've got my noggin' a noodlin'. After much contemplation, I'm going with Scamp, though someone said Scamper previously so the nod should go to them, and my second would be Snoots.Rambling Wraithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069716062591453296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-55733832189464944272010-06-02T00:41:29.994-05:002010-06-02T00:41:29.994-05:00It's close to what another poster said, but Ow...It's close to what another poster said, but Owen has always struck me as a name for a kind but simple-minded person.Ted Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022309459554237650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-40651988574594448482010-06-01T21:59:37.914-05:002010-06-01T21:59:37.914-05:00Umm, this character sounds just like my husband. ...Umm, this character sounds just like my husband. So my vote goes for Walter...Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-78753422337979856752010-06-01T21:43:58.384-05:002010-06-01T21:43:58.384-05:00Seriously looks like a Herman to me. :)
Can't...Seriously looks like a Herman to me. :)<br /><br />Can't wait to hear what you choose.Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-28583218066154776812010-06-01T20:39:23.964-05:002010-06-01T20:39:23.964-05:00Oh, this is fun! I say Hershey (as in the chocola...Oh, this is fun! I say Hershey (as in the chocolate bar) or Dudley?<br /><br />Can't wait to see what you pick.Corey Schwartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883689227283545602noreply@blogger.com