[the OlLine Rebel]

Because they are more dignified. Usually. Meet one of them.

I refuse to name my regal noble German Shepherds “Spot”, “Blackie” or “Tootles”.

Although I also reserve the right to call them by silly made-up “pet” names. ;-D

[Salamander]

LOL

“Biff”
“Fluffy”
“Twinkie”

[Windflier]

I also reserve the right to call them by silly made-up “pet” names.

That's the only way to go for me. I think giving animals human names devalues humans.