I was told (in regards to the naming) that a dogs name should end in a vowel. Because of their frequency range is far higher than our own (over twice as far in fact). And vowels sit between (approx) 250 and 500hz - the lower end of the frequency spectrum.
Think of how their mum tells them off...? A deep dark growl!
So a puppy is more likely to hear its name if it ends in a vowel.
Terror - unfortunately, ends in a consonant - though 'r' is on the lower side of the consonants, but still not as good as an 'i' which requires the least loudness for the same appeal
My dogs name is Piri... Yep... I named him because of this physics concept
Can't tell you if that worked or not, I'd have needed to test this on another animal... Theory only...
Love ya staffie... And... I am not a staffie fan (by any means)...
Incidentally... Piri has been taken by my dog, so I suggest Chilli - same effect and an AWESOME name!!!
My dog was given the name 'Patches' by the breeder to identify him. But I didn't like the name, ending in an S is a terrible thing for a dog... So... I called him Chilli Piri Piri Patches Stinkpooh Davis.
The chilli part was to stop people confusing him with Piri Weepu a rugby player from NZ and that he was in fact named after a chilli.