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Old 10-04-2010, 03:16 PM
 
Location: Louisiana
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How about Boogaloo ? That's an old N.O. term that you younger folks wouldn't know about . My Mom was born and raised there . She told me what it meant .
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So what does it mean? Or is that R rated?
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Since I was born there in 1942, I can think of a racist connotation but I would think today people would not name their puppy with that in mind.
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On the contrary , It's more common than you think . This is the South . Some things still haven't changed .
I wish it was R rated instead of a racist meaning.
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Old 10-04-2010, 04:17 PM
 
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Name the dog Yat...
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Old 10-04-2010, 05:24 PM
 
Location: City of Central
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Not really racist . Just a slang term . Nothing derogatory .
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Old 10-05-2011, 08:43 AM
 
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I've got the same problem, but have a lil boy dog! beautiful blue eyes, i was thinking "twilight", but dont want it confused with the books/movies!! LOL
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Old 10-05-2011, 10:33 AM
 
Location: New Orleans
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I've got the same problem, but have a lil boy dog! beautiful blue eyes, i was thinking "twilight", but dont want it confused with the books/movies!! LOL
Mercedes-Benson.
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Old 10-05-2011, 10:49 AM
 
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Hey all!

We are getting a new puppy next week. It's a female and I want to name her something very New Orleans. Any thoughts on a name?
I know this is an old thread but if anyone else is looking for exotic New Orleans names for their pets then how about Dauphine, Calliope, or Nola?
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Old 07-16-2013, 01:53 PM
 
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So what does it mean? Or is that R rated?
Boogaloo is a dance and Boogalee means cajun
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Old 07-16-2013, 02:44 PM
 
Location: On the aggravation installment plan...
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Zydeco, Vieux (carre), Bourbon, Mambo (as in Mardi Gras mambo), Krauss (might be better for a girl), Maringny, Kenner, Metarie
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Old 07-16-2013, 05:43 PM
 
Location: Atlanta Metro Area (OTP North)
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Who resurrected the zombie-thread?

Anyway, I'd go with Po Boy as a good one
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Old 07-17-2013, 09:57 AM
 
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Henry Clay Ave.
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