How about Romeo?

On our way home back from Sacramento, where the foster family live, we discussed what should be the name for the dog. The foster mom told us they just picked the name Murphy two weeks ago and we can change its name.

We first talk about several names, James, Bond, etc. None of them make sense. Then, my wife said "How about Romeo?". It fit him. "And later we may got a female Juliet", my wife said. And I think Romeo is a wonderful name for that cute dog. All of us, except my son, think we should name him Romeo. My son think it is not a good name since Romeo in the "Romeo and Juliet" eventually died as poisoned.

After came back home, my wife did some internet research. She want to find a good Irish name for him since Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is an Irish dog.

She found this Irish Surnames List and found Murphy rank number 1 in the list. So, Murphy is a good name after all. So.. we decide to keep the name Murphy for him. It is easier. And, of course, no objection from my son.

What does the name Murphy mean? - "sea-battler"

"The name Murphy in Ireland is the most frequently found name in the country and derives from a number of native Gaelic O'Murchadha Septs. The main Septs were located in Counties Cork, Wexford, Carlow and Armagh but the majority of descendants now hail from County Cork."

And below is a "Coat of Arms" for Murphy