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Nov 30, 2007

Let's name this behbeh!

OVERLOADERS! This is our chance to make a POSITIVE IMPACT on, like, society and stuff! Let's all get together and write-in a name for the new Shedd aquarium baby Beluga whale! Let's get consensus first... What name should we suggest?

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Mr. McPorkersons? Colonel Belugersons??! Eddie!?!? Mobbers-Dicklebottom?

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Mr. Pbbbffth-Pbbbffth??

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I know you can come up with a name... THEN WE CAN ALL WRITE IT IN AND CONQUER THE WOOOOOORLD! [great find, Betsy W.]

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Pookiepants.

soxfan
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:15 PM

Ahhh zee ripply skin, zee serene smile. She is beauuuteeful.

Smiley? Smiley McSmilington? Something about that adorable little smile. <3

Fegli
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:15 PM

Humptyback Fishtybuns!

Andi
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:16 PM

FLUB-BUB! I wanna name him FLUB-BUB!

lilhobbitsara
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:17 PM

Mr. Chubbs

Kiragirl
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:18 PM

My 12 yo dd says "Mr. Belly Von Wrinkles".

Momof2kitties
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:18 PM

is it a girl or a boy?
I kinda liked Eddie LOL
"Pbbbffth-Pbbbffth" is the best whale name I've heard tho heehee

missy
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:18 PM

oh, come on!

there's only one appropriate response, in song:

"My Beluga has first name, it's O S C A R..."

brainwished
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:18 PM

Pinchy?

No, wait... that's for lobsters.

Derek
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:19 PM

Baby Baloo

(that's whale for baroo?)

Kiragirl
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:19 PM

how about "lumpy"

wilbur
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:19 PM

Chico!

He's cute! He's in Chicago! ...and it works with the song:

"My Beluga has first name, it's C H I C O..."

Tempest
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:19 PM

We got see him on a trip to Chicago in November. I think they said he's a boy? Something about testing the DNA in the placenta?

Momof2kitties
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:20 PM

missy--hard for media peeps to spell that LOL

Kiragirl
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:20 PM

How could you not name a white whale Moby?

mojojojo
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:21 PM

Will

KHA
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:21 PM

How about Mr. Splashy von Beluga Whalehouser?

luvinmalssomuch
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:21 PM

mojo--what would his middle name be? haha

Kiragirl
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:22 PM

LOL !!!! luvins, go to town...but you have to say it TWICE

Kiragirl
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:23 PM

Luvins--HOO HOO HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! YES! Two fins up here! :)

Momof2kitties
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:23 PM

kiragirl, It would be mojo jojo from the powerpuff girls.

If we're conquering the world the name needs to be 'Pinky and the Brain Brain Brain Brain....'

luvinmalssomuch
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:23 PM

No matter what the vote says, I will think of him/her as Chubbly.

Shannon
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:24 PM

oooooooh! I think I'ma gonna have a seizure he is so cute!!!! :) His/her name could be Misu....which means ripples in the water in one of the native american languages. :)

Kali
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:25 PM

how about Baby,

"baby beluga in the deep blue sea swim so high and swim so free,
heaven above and the sea below and a little white whale on the go"

Although he doesn't live in the sea :(

Eater of Shades
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:25 PM

Mr. Splashy von Beluga Whalehouser !!!
Mr. Splashy von Beluga Whalehouser !!!

luvinmalssomuch
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:25 PM

How about Spudd.
Hes kind of potato shaped

Kat
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:26 PM

Bob. I think he should be named Bob. Bob the Beluga.

lilly
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:27 PM

How about Senor McSmirkisons? Nothing smirks like an aquatic mammal - I mean, look at the dolphins! Smirk smirk smirk all day long. There should be signs up all over the ocean saying "Thank you for not smirking," and "For the comfort and safety of all our customers, please refrain from smirking except in designated smirking zones."
They're up to something, I tell ya.

Tony James
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:27 PM

Squishy!!

And he shall be MY squishy....

tuppermaddie
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:29 PM

Señor Bubblywubblykins if it's a boy and Little Miss Muppet if it's a girl ^-^ =P

marionette princess
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:30 PM

Personally, I'm a huge fan of Meg's suggestion of Colonel Belugersons.

Kevin L.
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:30 PM

Little Bubba McBlubberson

Rohini
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:30 PM

I vote for the Baby Baloo idea. (Someone astutely pointed out that "baloo" is whale for "baroo.)

ali
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:31 PM

Maybe "o-ooo-ga"
Ooooga the Beluga - it flows!

lindr
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:31 PM

I was won over by Pookiepants, myself. Is it just me, or does his/her face look suspiciously like the Stay Puft marshmallow man? I think that should figure into the naming.

jmfausti
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:31 PM

Andi--- Eddie reference FTW!! I love it!!

Meg
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:31 PM

Raffi! (Exclamation point must be included in all printings and pronunciations of the name.)

Erin
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:31 PM

Snorkel!

Though I do like Misu a lot.

Grace
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:32 PM

Not stealin' luvin's steam here, but even before I read the responses my answer was Mr. Splashypants Finflop.

Dave
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:32 PM

White. Poofy. Crisco.

Christine
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:33 PM

Humptyback Fishtybuns is my vote - so fun to say you'll have to smile

Rebecca
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:33 PM

Humptyback Fishtybuns ALL THE WAY!!!!

krikri
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:33 PM

Mrs. Bella McBurbleson.

Liberty Beluga.

Beluga Lugosi.

That's all I got.

berthaslave
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:35 PM

I suggest it be named "Tadpole."

It kind of looks like one now, and when it's older, the name will take on a sense of comically ironic inaccuracy, like when fat guys get nicknamed "Tiny."

Not That Mike The Other Mike
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:36 PM

I really like Misu.

Alex
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:37 PM

Andi!!! LMAO @ "Humptyback Fishtybuns!"

How about Slut Bunwalla?

hahaha ;)

honeypants
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:37 PM

Winston!!

gosh he's cute, he's all "i'm wrinkly but I'm really happy about said wrinkles"

sher
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:37 PM

I kind of like "Misu", cute, but it makes me think it could be cut up for soup. eeww

SmileyFace the MidWestern Beluga

Mr. Splashy von Beluga Whalehouser !!!
Mr. Splashy von Beluga Whalehouser !!!

Kiragirl
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:37 PM

I personally like Willy McChubbersons.

Michelle A
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:38 PM

He is... McLovin.

Derek
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:38 PM

The Hawaiian word for whale is: Palaoa.

The Hawaiian word for soft is: Palupalu

or how about: Splash
or: Waves
or: Squirt

Dawn
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:38 PM

Sushi! lol no I'm kidding. well it would be sort of cute.

Mandie
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:39 PM

I love the suggestions Moby, Misu, and of course Mr. Splashy etc.

I must point out that Baloo was the big bear who looked after Mowgli in The Jungle Book

But I think I actually have the perfect name: Harry!

;)

Deborah Combs
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:39 PM

i wanna name him after one of my favorite cartoon characters, Toki!!! i wana name it toki cuz with an extra "i" automatically feminine!

Dagger
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:39 PM

omg toooo cute!

chun
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:40 PM

I see no other name than Wigglybottom.

Martin-san
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:40 PM

Mike,
hey, who you callin fat?

Fat
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:40 PM

i like Derek;s suggestion..mclovin XD LOLZEZ

Dagger
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:40 PM

Blubbers McFishybreath

Lena
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:41 PM

Misu is good. But if it were really up to me i'd go with Mr Splashy Von Beluga Whalehouser..for sure

4doorbertha
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:41 PM

The Hawaiian words for soft and whale are lovely--what about Pally for short?

Deborah
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:42 PM

william!

Kate A.
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:42 PM

How about "Snuggaluga"?

Candy
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:42 PM

it does look like an overly stretched fluffy marshmallow. i say.. puffle

kah
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:42 PM

Taco. Pizza

Jeff
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:42 PM

Whatever became of the Palupalu suggestion? I liked that one. It has "pal" in it.

teshi
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:44 PM

I love Humptyback Fishtybuns because it sounds like an Eddie Izzard routine, but ... Mr. McFinflops here is no fish, you see. We could go with Happy McHumptyback or something like that? Or Humptyback McFinflops? or Finnybuns, which is close to the original.

Wincey
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:45 PM

I also vote for Humptyback Fishtybuns. Looks like it's winning by a landslide!

Heavenly
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:45 PM

I like Misu and Spud. I also have a soft spot for the name Henry. Doesn't he look like a little Henry???

Lisa
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:46 PM

Misu!

Jennifer
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:46 PM

"The Hawaiian word for whale is: Palaoa.

The Hawaiian word for soft is: Palupalu"

how bout
Palaoa the Mafia Beluga from Chicago

Kiragirl
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:47 PM

Meg!

GoranG
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:47 PM

But I wonder what Englebert Humperdink would think?

Personally, I like Misu. I think it's cute, and it sounds like a real name. Not that I don't care for the "Mr. Barkyvonschnauzer" suggestions... I also liked Crisco, because he sorta does look like a sack full of the stuff... lol

Yes, my name is really Cricket
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:48 PM

How about "Snorgler"? Or better yet "The Snorgler". Then everyone will want to snorgle with him!

JC
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:49 PM

Theo

Kiragirl
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:49 PM

Snorgles the Underwater Seachubb

Kiragirl
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:51 PM

I like Humptyback Fishtybuns too.

Virginia
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:51 PM

Whitey

Nosicle
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:52 PM

These things are the cutest sea critters in the land, worthy of many aquatic snorgles. Thus, my preference for simply Snorgle.

molly
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:54 PM

I vote for Mr. Belly Von Wrinkles... super cute!

Emcc
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:55 PM

I like Humptyback Fishtybuns, but I concur with Cricket, Engelburt might get a little ticked and Mr. Izzard would certainly have something to say about it.

What about Sheddlie? The joke being, of course, that he doesn't. Smirky von Sheddliekins? Sheddlie da Smirkazoid?

Tony James
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:55 PM

Sushi.

;-)

Natalie
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:56 PM

I like mojo or McLovin

Amber
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:56 PM

Palupalu gets my vote
and I love the Mr. Splashy von Beluga Whalehouser
And also the Toki One.
Hmmm Sorry I caqn't make up my mind....


BOB.... he is Bob!
Bob the whale .. see how it works for his future in the news media... In other news today Bob the beluga whale was sighted off the coast of California sporting sunglasses with a maitai in one flipper.

Annie
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:57 PM

Mr. Splashy von Beluga Whalehouser totally rocks. We could just call him Splashy for short :)

laura lynn
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 01:57 PM

he's so cute!!!! Name him ruffles!!!

animal lover
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:00 PM

I'm obvy gonna have to rig up a poll when we get down to our top 5 faves...

Meg
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:01 PM

I look at ve bebe and mi mind she say 'Binky'

GrrAce
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:01 PM

I am totally diggin "Bob teh Beluga"

Just rolls right off the tongue. And he just looks like he awesome cool.. Bob fits!

Hope
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:03 PM

I'm loving Baby Baloo too... We'd represent the CO by naming a whale!

Alex
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:03 PM

Please name him 'Raffi' - that song is a world-wide phenomenomemoen now, everyone will remember it the first time they hear it. And, when he grows up it won't be a dumb name. Every little kid of this generation will appreciate it!

Katrina S. Axelrod
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:06 PM

How about Ripples?

Anna
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:06 PM

Raffi. Obviously.

Sarkat
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:06 PM

TUPPERMADDIE AND I ARE NAME TWINS!! The second I saw the pic I thought "I shall name him Squishy and he shall be my squishy"! WHOOT!

He just looks soooo...
Squishy

Cheryl
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:07 PM

Stefin Colbabybeluga?

Mary Mancini
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:08 PM

My vote is for either Mr. Splashy von Beluga Whalehouser or Willy McChubbersons or Smiley Q McWrinklesides.

Sharon
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:09 PM

Alouicious Ferdinand Beluga... is my vote. Or maybe Ferdinand Alouicious Beluga.

GTyler
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:09 PM

pickles

stephanie
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:10 PM

Another vote for Misu !

That smile kills me . . .

SayYesh
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:10 PM

I have to go with Squee, since that's the first thing I said when I saw these pictures :P

Wish
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:11 PM

How about "Humpty... pronounced with an Umpty" if ya like Digital Underground...

[I like my oatmeal lumpy - Ed.]

GTyler
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:11 PM

I'm goin' with CRISCO!!!!

RJ
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:12 PM

I definitely think Smiley.

Melissa
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:13 PM

Booger the Beluger...

dystopianola
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:13 PM

I really like "Humptyback Fishtybuns", (Izzard fan) but as this whale is not a humpback, won't it be innapropriate? I mean, the aquarium will probably not want a name that might confuse patrons...
How about "Brian"
Or maybe be ironic and name him "Dick Cheney." Kinda like naming your yorkie "Spike."

Pliny
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:13 PM

Looks like they want an Inuit name, like the rest of the belugas they have. What about "Kunikpok", "Kisses"?

Ragnvaeig
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:14 PM

Seeing the little fella looks so happy... what about

Happy

??

Bee
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:16 PM

Fauntleroy
Franklin
Henry
Paul
Spongy

Peter
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:16 PM

Caviar! Get it? Beluga Caviar? Right?

CorgiGirl
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:17 PM

Bubbles :-)

Karl
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:17 PM

McSnorgabubble Swimmiepants.
Bubba for short

Snorgle Pup
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:18 PM

Wow, so adorable!

Linda
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:19 PM

Humptyback McSmirkersons!

(I'm having issues with the Fishtybuns because he isn't fish).

Then he can just be called Humpty as time passes and that's super cute!

fireflyez
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:19 PM

I like:

1.) Ribbs
2.) Mr Big Jeans

Joe
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:19 PM

How about Ruche? His skin gets flappy and ruchy in the water...

So cute!

Vera
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:20 PM

Winkie McWrinkles

or if it's a girl:

Belle Uuga

atomicpuffball
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:22 PM

I like Palupalu too! It would need to be submitted with the Hawaiian definition so it retains its meaning. :) Soft and squishy.

rblaude
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:23 PM

I'm sure Caviar is already taken

motley
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:25 PM

Lord Wrinklebottom

and I like to add "doodles" to the end of animal's names. so how about...

Mr. Doodles


Jillish
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:26 PM

I'm going with Chubbs.

cubbybutt
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:28 PM

Just too beautiful for words...at the Vacouver aquarium you can spend the night with the Belugas...Sunset magazine did an article many years ago. I believe they still offer the "sleepover". Beauty Baby Beluga.....

Angela Larson
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:28 PM

Bella Baluga

Louise
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:28 PM

I'm sure Caviar is already taken

motley
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:29 PM

Another vote for Humptyback Fishtybuns. (And I bet Eddie would think it a great honor...)

J. Bo
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:29 PM

i like Sprinkles, or Tim.

"There are those who call me...Tim?"

angrycupcake
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:30 PM

Ragnvaeig: I LOVE Kunikpok! It's beautiful!

Second place for Mobbers Dicklebottom. Definitely.

LuvBJones
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:30 PM

"Belle Uga"!!! I love eeet, Atomic Puffball!

Lisa
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:32 PM

Shmoopie McSmirkypants

Jennifer
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:33 PM

"Qungatsajuq" is Inuktitut for "Smiles Easily"

Kidd&Troost
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:33 PM

"Misu" works for me. Aggressively cute names do not wear well.

victoria
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:35 PM

Thee-thil (Cecil with a lisp)

Smiley (just look!)

Babooga Baluga

Heather
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:36 PM

How ironic that my frend just sent me this link:
http://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/oceans/whaling/great-whale-trail/gwt-vote

Mister Splashy Pants!

Katy
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:37 PM

Misu McSnorglesons
O.K., O.K. guys! I don't thinks the rest of the boring world will understand the whole Snorgle stuff so my vote is . . .
Misu!

Kathy
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:38 PM

Call him Ishmael!!!

Kara
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:39 PM

I shall name him Squishy, and he sahll be my Squishy...

Melinda
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:40 PM

Smiley O'Blubberson!

Jen C
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:40 PM

He's so cuuuuutteeee!

I say Boba! :D

Ooms
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:41 PM

I agree with Victoria -- that commercial, "Mr. Barkie von Schnauser," is making me want to gag after the eleventy-hundredth time. I vote Misu, or Palupalu.

Desdemona
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:43 PM

After many hours of thought...I believe my soul cry's out for the naming of:
Commodore Snorgy Aquatocks I
Or just Snorgy Aquatocks

Banquo
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:44 PM

As yet another Izzard fan I loved Andi's suggestion of Humptyback Fishtybuns and I marveled at the wonders of the universe, that a joke name of Eddie Izzard's could be in fact, be so perfect.

Then Pliny killed it! Ha. But if it's not a humpback (I'm embarrassed that I don't know these things) I could see Aquarium not wanting to go with a name that implies that it is.

Stacy Horn
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:47 PM

Louie...I know it's not very creative sounding, but he sort of looks like a Louie to me..

Junior? Shmoop? Nemo? Ortega? Nigel? XD

Willie?

Sabella
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:48 PM

Tortuga the Beluga?

Dale the Whale?

Fred von Shedd?

Balena?

Eraserhead?

Glow-Orb
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:49 PM

name, schmame. look at his wittle belly chub!!!

gib-gib
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:50 PM

Wet Willie! XD

[groan... - Ed.]

Sabella
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:50 PM

I like:

Caviar,
Crisco, and
Chubb!

Wendy
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:51 PM

Mr. (or Miss) Ripples!!!!

tiffany
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:52 PM

DUH GUYS!!!!
his name gotta be Winston
or Teho (no i did not typo that)

Michele
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:55 PM

Mobie ^_^

or Sir Muffintop

Launa
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:55 PM

My vote is for one of these three:
Misu
Palupalu
Palaoa

in that order

ldb
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:55 PM

I vote for Misu. Reasons:
a) a beautiful name
b) I just happen to have a kitty by that name. ;)

miu
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:56 PM

How 'bout Cav E. Are, since that's what he started out as.

Michele
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:56 PM

I love Beluga Legosi. I also like Raffi.

Gryph
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 02:59 PM

Aquatocks is good.

I vote Mr. Pbbbffth-Pbbbffth.

Jonathan
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:01 PM

I want to name him "Powder"

He reminds me of the guy in that movie.

monica
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:02 PM

Mr. Belly Von Wrinkles

or MISU!!!

scout
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:06 PM

I'm definitely on board with either Raffi or Ishmael.

Laura
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:07 PM

I'm with Wish - it should be

Squee !

Candace
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:08 PM

oh, come on!

there's only one appropriate response, in song:

"My Beluga has first name, it's O S C A R..."
This made me snort coffe out my nose!!!

I vote for "Todd"

Carrie
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:08 PM

What about "Weisswurst"?

It is German for "white sausage".

schrafinator
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:09 PM

Misu.
Buddah Baluuga. Nanu. Nannu. Mizuno. Goober. Moolah. Baloop. Schwoop. substantia grisea. Aquatocks. It HAS to have the "uu" sound in it.
(Hi Victoria)

LX
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:14 PM

I love that so many commenters are down with Eddie Izzard, but wouldn't "Humptyback" only work if his original name was "Gerry Dorsal?":

http://youtube.com/watch?v=GSX9dD_WEUw (at 4:05)

"Zingelbert Bembledack!
"Yingybert Dambleban.
"Zangelbert Bingledack.
"Wengelbert Humptyback.
"Slut Bunwallah."
"All right, Kringelbert Fishtybuns.
"Steviebuns Buttritrundle."
"Gerry Dorsey, I like Gerry Dorsey."
"No, we can't.
"Zingelbert Bimbledack, Tringelbert
Wangledack, Slut Bunwallah,
"Klingybun Fistelvase,
"Dindelbert Zindeldack,
Gerry Dorsey,
"Engelbert Humptyback,
Zangelbert Bingeldack,
"Engelbert Humperdinck,
Vingerbert Wingeldanck..."
"No, go back one.
"Engelbert Humperdinck. That's it."

And it worked!

cboone21
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:21 PM

Gilligan dePond

Catman Dude =^-.-^=
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:21 PM

Awww widdle snuggler!

If he was mine I'd name him Star. I don't really know why! (Not that Colonel Belugersons isn't a perfectly appropriate name for a squishy little dewd like thees :D)

Marianne
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:22 PM

I like Mr. Wii Fishtybuns :) then he could get corporate sponsorship and everytime he jumps ot of the water, everyone could yell WEEEE!! only WIIII!!!

chicky82
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:23 PM

Baba-kanush

Jung
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:23 PM

I point you to Green Peace's effort to name a whale.
http://vote.greenpeace.org/11/12/results

I vote for anything along the lines of Ruffles. I know that that aspect of the babies body will smooth out into adulthood, but still a fun name.

Lone
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:24 PM

BUBBA!

Can we name him Bubba? please please!

redphone
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:24 PM

Caviar? Sorry, Michele, but that comes from the Beluga Sturgeon, as in fish, as in fish eggs.

cboone21
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:25 PM

For what it's worth:

Misu or Palupalu

(Although Palupalu reminds me of Oompa Loopma)

rpennefe
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:25 PM

Oh, and AWESOME Izzard reference!

rpennefe
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:26 PM

HENRY! As in Dr. Henry von Fishbreath III, esq.

s-dog
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:29 PM

How bout Boo? If u really think about it, he looks kinda
like he's a ghost. O!!!!!
and he looks like he's wearin
a sheet, with all those wrinklys!!! I LUV the
ooooga the beluga
one!!!!!! its way too cute!!!!!

Katie
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:29 PM

Hmm he is such a smiley little chap looks really happy. Maybe he could be called Sunbeam cos his little smile lights up the place.

Charlie
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:32 PM

I love Palupalu, & I love

Bubbles, & Bubba Bubbles!!!

doodlebug
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:33 PM

My second choice would be "Oooga teh 'Luga"

cboone21
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:34 PM

I like Misu. Or Misu Smiley.

valliegirl
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:34 PM

He looks more like Karl Rove than Cheney, like right after rigging an election all happy, wrinkly, bald, and white

cboone21
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:37 PM

Totally goin' with Beluga Lugosi

Mal
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:40 PM

Well.. my brain went a whole other way and I thought "bottle nose?? and he's white-ish?? gotta name him ..Stolichniya!!" but now that I see the other answers, I am out of line. Clearly. So I would vote for .. Misu even though it makes me think of soup (miso). Not the Humptdy von Fishypants kind of names. (personally)

Mary (the first)
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:42 PM

Chubbers Belugapants

jules
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:43 PM

No, wait - I'm throwing out my own suggestion, forget that - because Beluga Lugosi is perfect!

jules
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:45 PM

Beluga Legosi!!!!

FTW!!

legotech
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:48 PM

I think we ought to name him for our fearless leader: Frosty. It works for a boy or a girl and he is round and white like a snowman.

Sarah
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:48 PM

Yey for the Sunbeam suggestion! Sunbeam!! That's a perfect name for heem!
Sunbeam!
Sunbeam!
:)

Marianne
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 03:54 PM

I'm still laughing about Beluga Lugosi! But I also like the Inuit name, Kunikpok!

Auntie Maim
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:01 PM

Beluga Lugosi!

Pamela
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:02 PM

My vote is for either of the two below:

Misu
Palupalu

judyrb825
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:05 PM

RAFFi!!! Raffi!!!!!
In tribute to RAFFI who wrote a song in tribute to this baby beluga guy pish.... RAFFFI!!!
RAFFFFI RAFFFFI!! RAffi! then things come full circle!RAFFI!
although Beluga Legosi is a good name, I agree!

faith driscoll
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:05 PM

How about Precious? She certainly is! (Though, I do love SO many of the other names). : )

HH
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:14 PM

Its a boy everyone :)

reg

legotech
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:16 PM

Finn McSplash

gravyboat
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:17 PM

Wait, wait..."Beluga Lugosi" can NOT be beat! Nice one, Pamela.

gravyboat
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:19 PM

I'm sorry folks but all of those names pale in comparison to my suggestion.

Sparky!

Krista
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:19 PM

I thought this looked familiar. It was already posted once before on this site. August 7, 2007

Dave
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:20 PM

Let's name him Snacks.

Or maybe "Tasty Snack."

Though, Beluga Legosi was pretty clever ;)

Jofo
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:20 PM

I must admit to a liking for Mr. Pftt Pfft. Belugas rock..

If only it was a narwhal, then we could call it OMG! Unicorns!

you too can have beluga soft skin
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:22 PM

I really like something simple and ironic like "Tadpole" or "Squirt"

but Mr. Splashy von Beluga Whalehouser, and Beluga Lugosi totally rock!!!

If you really want to go for something the aquarium will actually buy into, probably go Palupalu.

Good luck MEG!!!!

tablemountaingirl
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:22 PM

all i can say is that if he's named chico, i'll never be able to think about my dog (also chico) the same way.

how about floob?

i don't know where that came from. but it sounds cute.

emily
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:25 PM

Raffi! 'Course, there's probably already a Beluga named Raffi! but if there isn't, the time is right, people.

martha in mobile
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:27 PM

Fluffernutter
Marshmallow
Whippedcream
Meringue

Sue
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:28 PM

Palupalu Aquatocks!

Jes
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:31 PM

Pbbbffth-Pbbbffth-A-DEE !!!

Theresa
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:32 PM

How's about
Mr. Bubbles?

Iolaus
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:33 PM

Humptyback Fishtybuns!!!

Actually, could we just hyphenate ALL the names from that Eddy Izzard sequence?

"And in our top story, the male baby beluga at the Chicago Zoo has finally been given a name! A group of internet cuteologists have dubbed him Senor Zingelbert-Bembledack-Yingybert-Dambleban-Zangelbert-Bingledack-Wengelbert Humptyback-Slut-Bunwallah-All-right-Kringelbert Fishtybuns-Steviebuns-Buttritrundle-Gerry -Dorsey-I-like-Gerry-Dorsey-No-we -can't-Zingelbert-Bimbledack-Tringelbert-Wangledack-Slut-Bunwallah-Klingybun-Fistelvase-Dindelbert-Zindeldack-Gerry-Dorsey-Engelbert-Humptyback-Zangelbert -Bingeldack-Engelbert-Humperdinck-Vingerbert-Wingeldanck-No-go -back-one-Engelbert-Humperdinck-That's -it-And-it-worked Belugapants.

Lizzy
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:35 PM

In case it hasn't been said:

"Condom"

Ogo
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:35 PM

B. Luga Snorkelson, natch!

muhj
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:37 PM

Bugaloo the beluga *nods*

darkshines
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:38 PM

whilst i think "Pbbbffth-Pbbbffth" is the best, i would also go for Ripples.

alex
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:38 PM

That would make him a distant relation of Johann Gambolputty de von Ausfern -schplenden -schlitter -crasscrenbon -fried -digger -dangle -dungle -burstein -von -knacker -thrasher -apple -banger -horowitz -ticolensic -grander -knotty -spelltinkle -grandlich -grumblemeyer -spelterwasser -kürstlich -himbleeisen -bahnwagen -gutenabend -bitte -eine -nürnburger -bratwustle -gerspurten -mit -zweimache -luber -hundsfut -gumberaber -shönendanker -kalbsfleisch -mittler -raucher von Hautkopft of Ulm

Theresa
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:38 PM

shut the hell up
this rocks my world.
nothin else to say

liz
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:40 PM

Cellulite.

mfcm
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:41 PM

scooterpants

liz
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:42 PM

Misu .. it sounds like.

Jennifer
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:42 PM

teho wha's up. i keep getting the security thingy

liz
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:43 PM

Sorry, I'm going to change my answer from "Condom" to ...

"Ribbed for Her Pleasure"

Now THAT'S a name.

Ogo
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:43 PM

Bleen, that's my suggestion.. Or Luna .. :o)

LunaKitteh
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:45 PM

Kink-o-san aka Kinki

GerbilNibble
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:45 PM

I love all the names.. but I especially like the ones that seem to 'represent' Cuteoverload... I think that should be a deciding factor. :P So I Balloo, Squee and any of the longer names :P

bcteagirl
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:46 PM

ogo you rock

liz
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:47 PM

Willy Wigglebottom
Wee Willy Wigglebottom went off to sea......

Dr Density
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:47 PM

Bleen is great Lunakitten!!

bcteagirl
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:49 PM

Willy reminds me of Willy the Whale! Not the "Free WIlly" one, but the singing one in the old cartoon.

"Mama's little bebeh loves
Shortnin, shortnin,
Mama's little bebeh loves
Shortnin bread!"

Theresa
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:50 PM

Baroo or Baloo von Nosicle

He has no 'tocks, really... and I'm sure his nose is cold.

Carol Rose
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:52 PM

My likes in order, and combined because I thought some would sound good together and I like compromise
Baloo
Baloo-ga -hahaha
Balooigi (pronouced like bah-lugi(as in video game guy)
Misu
Baloo Moby together (compromise is nice and solves the midle name dilema)
Moby
"My Beluga has first name, it's O S C A R..." so clever! Oscar is cute!

Ishmael hehe funny

Palupalu Palaoa.-like the Pallie for short idea

and my contribution
Whalebert Humpersink-

DoraandDuncansittinininatree
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 04:53 PM

I just found an English-Inuit dictionary site. thi Inuit word for "cute" is Silatuyok.
Or, when I was growing up in Chicago, we were always told that the word "Chicago" came from a Native American work for "land of the stinking onion." How about Stinky?
Although I do think Misu is cute. Even though at this point I can't remember what it means.

charliewabba
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:00 PM

How about "I am a wild animal and do not belong in captivity, but thanks all the same."

suzanne
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:02 PM

Oy, the typos.
Silatuyok
Stinky
or Misu.
Or Wrigley.

charliewabba
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:02 PM

How's about...Lollabeluga. :)

M. V.
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:07 PM

I totally skipped most of the comments, but I want Scurvy von TorpedoBottom.

Sandra S.
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:09 PM

Or Queegqueg. If the name is going to come from Moby Dick, it should clearly be Queegqueg.

Sandra S.
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:13 PM

Theresa...another stellar MP ref!!!

I love the Izzardisms, but if we really want to win I don't think those are a good bet. Beluga Lugosi was my suggestion but I think that's the same deal (although it's hilarious!).

Palupalu would be my pref over Misu (misu does sound "edible").

If Colbert were on the ert, I'm sure he'd be all over this.

berthaslave
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:18 PM

What a beautiful baby! Whales are such regal creatures. If you look at the Shedd website, all of their whales have Innuit names, except one named Bella in a naming contest. The calf is a male. I like Jacques for Jacques Cousteau.

ksully
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:22 PM

berthaslave - "Colbert on the ert" - lol!

I would so TOTALLY vote for him to be president. ;)

rblaude
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:23 PM

beluga lugosi, totally.

(since his nickname would probably be "bela", does anyone know what that means?)

beluga lugosi, regent of county mcsnorgleson?

(i agree with the notion that there prob. should be something uniquely CO-ish about the name we come up with)

DLT
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:25 PM

And the baby whale shall be named.......

(drumroll)


.....NEPTUNE!

Salvatore del Popolo
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:27 PM

Misu...Misu....Misu

mariia
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:28 PM

Admiral von Ripple.

Leslie
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:30 PM

Ok, I'z goes for "Squee" "Engelbert Slaptyback" Or "Porky McPorkersons"

das is my submishuns

Michele
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:30 PM

Bella Baluga

Pj
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:31 PM

I vote for Misu

raletha
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:32 PM

I like "Mr. Belly Von Wrinkles" from momof2kitties's 12 year old!

letyran
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:38 PM

Okay, now I have read all of the comments, and my favorites are Squee, Aquatocks, and Humptyback Fishtybuns (not in that order).

Sandra S.
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:39 PM

Sunny!

Ariel
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:41 PM

Mr. Splashy von Beluga Whalehouser
or
Frosty ( I liked the Meg suggestion but this works better for a boy and kinda suits a beluga)
or
Colonel Belugersons

I really love Mr. Pbbbffth-Pbbbffth but I just don't think they would go for it.

Kim
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:42 PM

Bubber. I wanna name him Bubber.

Silent Meow
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:48 PM

Maybe Colonel Frosty Belugersons.

Kim
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:48 PM

DAISY!! :)

k
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:49 PM

My personal fav is Mr. Pbbbffth-Pbbbffth. But how exactly would you pronounce that anyway?

SPB
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:51 PM

how about beluga mclumpy...

cincin
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:55 PM

Qverld! = cute overload

helen
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 05:56 PM

Mr. Poutsmile! pout&smile :)

helen
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 06:01 PM

mannn...i sent that exact thing in to Cute Overload a few months ago. no credit :-(

michelle
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 06:01 PM

Humptyback Fishtybuns!

sher
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 06:05 PM

Beluga Lugosi - I like that one.

Dragonwings
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 06:07 PM

Soup

Margaret
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 06:07 PM

Corporal Fishcakes.

golfwidow
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 06:08 PM

Oh, and PS? ... *not* Bleen. (the Beluga is a *toothd* whale)

Theo
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 06:12 PM

Blobbers

Blobberson?

aware
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 06:18 PM

Squee+Queequeg=Squeequeg? I'd love to read a newspaper article trying to explain the origins of that one.

Stephen Colberluga, perhaps? If there's a Stephen Colbert option, I'll be voting for that.

But I've got to say that I agree with Kara's suggestion to call him Ishmael.

oohlookasquirrel
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 06:21 PM

I haven't read the whole thing but how 'bout ErIC?

metsakins
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 06:22 PM

I like Misu or Mr. Splashy von Beluga Whalehouser !

Beth
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 06:22 PM

I love:
Admiral von Ripple
Mr. Belly von WrinklesDr. Henry von Fishbreath III, esq.
Belle Uuga

kat
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 06:23 PM

Ivory Snugglebump.

Wbirdie
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 06:27 PM

Since it's a boy, I guess "Blubberina" is out...

JuleeJulee
 |  Nov 30, 2007 at 06:30 PM

wow, what great names. Next time I have baby belugas, I'm coming back to this thread. I just hope littl