A lot of great wacky pet names don’t rely on one reference or even two—they’re layered like an onion. For example, Everybody Loves Raymond … Orr Else.
Doggie dad Brad E. says, “It’s a combination of one of the shows we like, and the names of two of the Boston Bruins’ best defensemen, Raymond Bourque, and another Beantown hockey great, Bobby Orr. Also, he unofficially has the initials JBD at the end—for Ray Donovan, a fictional character from South Boston. My niece wanted to be able to call him Donnie.”
Ray Ray is currently growing into a strong pooch—much like his namesake hockey stars—already tipping the scales at 68 pounds at 4 ½ months. He’s also got a sweet side—which is where he gets his other nickname, Sweet Baby Ray.
After a costly experience getting care for one of Ray’s siblings, Brad got Nationwide pet insurance for his other pets to make sure they can always get the veterinary treatment they need. “Pet insurance is no longer something that is ‘nice to have,’ it is truly a necessity these days,” he says.
Brad E. Nationwide member since 2021
