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Some names didn’t make the cut
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Not every name for the new baby panda evoked images of Atlanta, or conjured visions of moons and stars. Some offbeat suggestions Zoo Atlanta received from internet bloggers:
Black-Eyed Pea
Hai Yall
Scarlett O’Beara
Bling Bling
Sonny Sonny
Shirley Shirley
Hip-Hop
Willie B




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Comments
By Novic
November 30, 2006 09:24 AM | Link to this
I would like to submit the name “Bella”.
By Kay
November 30, 2006 09:27 AM | Link to this
Luv Luv
By Tiki
November 30, 2006 09:31 AM | Link to this
Y don’t they just name her “Peaches” like they do everything else around here?
By CJ
November 30, 2006 09:40 AM | Link to this
Bypass Bear MARThA Helena Handbasket Shenita Kwit Shelita Bamboo Holla Holla Ying Yang Sunnie Deux-List
By vantari
November 30, 2006 09:41 AM | Link to this
Din Din
By Jan
November 30, 2006 09:42 AM | Link to this
I would like to submit the name Co-Co.
By ainecia
November 30, 2006 09:48 AM | Link to this
I would like to submit the name Pandora.
By Davey Fernandez
November 30, 2006 09:48 AM | Link to this
Hi! My name is Davey Fernandez. I am an 8th grader at Ridgeview Middle School. I know it is too late but I would like to share my choice. The earliest written words in Chinese history occured 3000 years ago during the Xizhou dynasty. Many poems were written about the giant panda. The people revered this magnificant creature. They gave it the name, “Zouya”. They adored it, as it would never harm a living creature, including man. It was such a symbol of peace that if two armies met at the battlefield and one of them raised a flag with a depiction of a panda on it, the war would stop then! Thus, in these turbulent times my choice would be “Zooya”! If only such a flag would work today!
Thank you Davey Fernandez
By dee-lo
November 30, 2006 09:53 AM | Link to this
Crunk-Crunk
By Shannon
November 30, 2006 09:55 AM | Link to this
I like the name-Tara Ling-A little South and a little China
By Lenora
November 30, 2006 09:55 AM | Link to this
I would like to submit the name GEORGIA since the baby panda was born right here in the ATL.
By Dan
November 30, 2006 10:01 AM | Link to this
I still think Bling-Bling is a winner!
By Davis
November 30, 2006 10:02 AM | Link to this
I like that one
By Rod
November 30, 2006 10:03 AM | Link to this
Dinner - yum!
By JoJo
November 30, 2006 10:03 AM | Link to this
“Hip-Hop”…lol That’s cute
By bonzo
November 30, 2006 10:04 AM | Link to this
again. Sun-Yi Du. Put that on the list
By GaGal
November 30, 2006 10:23 AM | Link to this
I think the baby panda’s name should be Kudzu.
By Ricky
November 30, 2006 10:23 AM | Link to this
Shing Ling
By Sandra
November 30, 2006 10:26 AM | Link to this
Although it’s too late, I like the name “Atlanta”.
By Beth Spencer Rice
November 30, 2006 10:26 AM | Link to this
If she had been a boy, being a southern baby he could have been called Buh Buh. (Bubba)
By tyrone
November 30, 2006 10:28 AM | Link to this
Miracle!!! Because she truly is.
By Kendall
November 30, 2006 10:31 AM | Link to this
I know…lets name it Calvin, that way it wont ever catch anything.
By gg
November 30, 2006 10:36 AM | Link to this
I wanted to suggest MeShe, Lee Lee, and Pee Chee.
Heah, where’s the Panda Cam this morning? I need my fix!!
By Chance
November 30, 2006 10:42 AM | Link to this
I know….. lets name her STAR
By Matt
November 30, 2006 10:54 AM | Link to this
Herschel and Stafford
Go Dawgs!!!
By Mari
November 30, 2006 10:59 AM | Link to this
Ming-Ming
By MFW
November 30, 2006 11:04 AM | Link to this
I believe that the little one is going to look just like her mother, I think a perfect name will be, Lun Lun II
By Truthman
November 30, 2006 11:06 AM | Link to this
Thank you as I am the one who submitted “Bling Bling” since the Panda is Chinese and Atlanta is the hip-hop/rap capital of the world!
Thanks again!!
TM
By JustAskin'
November 30, 2006 11:08 AM | Link to this
Did anyone notice the 8th grader submiting a name. Aren’t you supposed to be learning instead of on a blog?
By msteven
November 30, 2006 11:10 AM | Link to this
Its a shame that More attention is placed on an animal that clearly Needs no more extra attention and care then she is already receiving yet their are hungry homeless whole families living on the streets and under bridges in Atlanta. ENOUGH ALREADY about this animal. Try Putting as MUCH care Love and ATTENTiON on some unfortunate human beings. And I dont care to hear about feeding the hungry for Thanksgiving and Christmas. What about the other 363 days of the year. Yet you spend 365 and thousands of dollars on an animal. China has enough Pandas to keep the animal from going extinct. This constant fawning over an animal and walking right by homeless humans and children is just plain shameful. I mean I am an animal lover as well, I own four german shepherds, but I dont put them before humans in my care. I mean it appears that folks care more about this panda then a human baby..geeshh. chill out!
By DDDOW
November 30, 2006 11:11 AM | Link to this
What? That didn’t make any sense…
By msteven
November 30, 2006 11:17 AM | Link to this
A good example. An 8th grader posting. I agree with the other blog..shouldnt that 8th grader nose be in a book instead some blog about an animal? And as for myself. I already have my degree and a good paying job, and currently I am not busy at the moment. so yes I can afford to take time out to blog. I bet that same 8th grader will not even notice the homeless person or other child on the street. We have our priorities out of order.
By samantha
November 30, 2006 11:22 AM | Link to this
i still like bling bling
By Yep
November 30, 2006 11:25 AM | Link to this
When we discuss it in THESE blogs: BLING BLING! Welcome to Atlanta…
By pbartlett
November 30, 2006 11:33 AM | Link to this
How about Shama Lama Ding-Dong …..
By Jim
November 30, 2006 11:37 AM | Link to this
How about “Hoo Give a S#*@.”
By kathy hembree
November 30, 2006 11:37 AM | Link to this
I LIKE CHOP STIX!
By sylvia morris
November 30, 2006 11:43 AM | Link to this
I would like to enter the name SO SHI
By Jokester
November 30, 2006 11:51 AM | Link to this
How about Uh Oh?
By who_really_cares_anyway?
November 30, 2006 11:55 AM | Link to this
To those slamming the 8th grader: 1. Believe it or not, we actually HAVE computer time in schools; It’s all part of the technology department. 2. That child posted real information and came up with a name that reflected ancient Chinese history. Perhaps you were offended because a mere child actually taught you something? 3. His name was actually very creative; putting a spin on a Chinese word, that included the English word for her home. 4. To “msteven:” Your posting had grammatical errors. Shame on you. Glad you have that degree and cushy well paying job, ‘cause baby, your written English is sorry. Hope your secretary does all your writing…..And..just HOW can you tell that this 8th grader “doesn’t even notice homeless people or other child on the street?” It’s been MY experience that our children are much more in tune to those suffering around them than self-congratulating jerks driving beemers around town, touting their well paying jobs and degrees. Signed, A teacher (ON MY LUNCH) sick of people blasting kids who are actually contributing something worthwhile.
By Claudia
November 30, 2006 12:07 PM | Link to this
My choice is “Fuxi” the legendary god in the mythology of ancient China.
By Joey Mills
November 30, 2006 12:16 PM | Link to this
How about Georgie Dumb Bush?
By danny
November 30, 2006 12:18 PM | Link to this
Personally, I’d like to see that 8th grader get somewhere HUGE in life. Very eloquently put dear. Outstanding research and a very thought provoking blog. I applaud you and your parents. You obviously aren’t the average “kid.”
mstevens - another blog, another day. If you don’t like us chatting about the little creature…go elsewhere. You stink! As do most of your unemployed minions.
By KEITH
November 30, 2006 12:19 PM | Link to this
The name should be UGA
By danny
November 30, 2006 12:19 PM | Link to this
Oh yeah…I still like the name Lunge-Lunge! That one was a hoot!
By ralph
November 30, 2006 12:25 PM | Link to this
Who cares if the bear has a name? I certainly don’t give a $@#$!
By msteven
November 30, 2006 12:34 PM | Link to this
Danny Just because you smell worst then that panda is no reason to say someone else stink. Try checking your upper lip. You DONT want to trade off insults with me. I have loads of them. I bet you smell like a wet dog.
By msteven
November 30, 2006 12:37 PM | Link to this
Way to go Ralph..I agree with you. Who gives a %^#$@. I bet that panda wet smells just like DANNY. Hey DANNY how about shaving off some of that mangy fur so you wont smell so bad! Dumb azz bozo!
By msteven
November 30, 2006 12:39 PM | Link to this
Also Danny or whatever…I bet I make money more Money in one hour then you make in a day. Anyway, loser. If you wanna trade insults..you picked the right one scum breath.
By Sabrina
November 30, 2006 12:41 PM | Link to this
She was born in the south, she’s a country girl! Her name should be Dixie!!
By Jonathan
November 30, 2006 12:58 PM | Link to this
Her root is China so the word ” Hua”, let use her mother’s birth name Hua Hua
By lja
November 30, 2006 01:10 PM | Link to this
How said that grown adults have to actl ike children on a blog for naming an innocent panda cub. You should be ashamed of yourselves. And remember kids do read this, try setting an example.
By John from Dunwoody
November 30, 2006 01:11 PM | Link to this
I prefer “JIMMIE JOHNSON”
By cgrant
November 30, 2006 01:11 PM | Link to this
I agree with the 8th grader“Zouya” is a wonderful name and reflects the panda’s native heritage.
By The Panda
November 30, 2006 01:17 PM | Link to this
How about Panda Express. I like eating there.
By LT
November 30, 2006 01:18 PM | Link to this
THAT 8TH GRADER IS AN IDOT!
By Mac
November 30, 2006 01:19 PM | Link to this
Someone hand me a pistol…
By cgatlanta
November 30, 2006 01:20 PM | Link to this
Hartsfield-Jackson
By Mac
November 30, 2006 01:20 PM | Link to this
…I can’t take anymore of this
By Jeff
November 30, 2006 01:21 PM | Link to this
Hey JERK (AKA The Panda)
That is the dumbest thing in the world. I like eating there??? You are an idiot. With your thinking, why not call in McDonalds? You are dumb.
By The Panda
November 30, 2006 01:21 PM | Link to this
I agree with LT. That kid is dumb. If he comes to look at me in the zoo, I might bite his face right off. I will act like it was a plate of General Tso’s Chicken.
By Mac
November 30, 2006 01:23 PM | Link to this
Hey cgatlanta,
That’s a stupid name. You are an incredible jack @SS
By the Prinicipal
November 30, 2006 01:24 PM | Link to this
Ok…Yes, the Panda should have a name. Yes, the 8th grader is above average. Truthfully speaking, since we’re only ‘borrowing’ the Panda who actually BELONGS to China, they should have the right to name the cub. And finally, when did voicing one’s opinion lead to a display of ‘juvenille’ behavior and name calling? Wow. And you people actually want to be TREATED LIKE ADULTS. (What a turn off for a first time ‘blogger’)
By Michelle
November 30, 2006 01:29 PM | Link to this
Dan and Truthman I’m sticking with you, Bling-Bling
By Janice
November 30, 2006 01:36 PM | Link to this
I would like to submit the name “SHADOW”
By When will it end?
November 30, 2006 01:37 PM | Link to this
….I’m at my desk crackin’ up at all this! This should go down in HISTORY!
By Ebbie
November 30, 2006 01:38 PM | Link to this
I think they should name her “OREO”
By DL
November 30, 2006 01:42 PM | Link to this
The name should be MAYBELINE! cuz of the “make-up” round the eyes.
By BOBBY
November 30, 2006 01:45 PM | Link to this
DOMINO would be a good name don’t u think?
By Woody Bass
November 30, 2006 01:53 PM | Link to this
HAHA I love Hai Yall
By GA
November 30, 2006 02:03 PM | Link to this
Clearly Kendall is a dumb woman who does not realize that in order for a receiver to catch the ball it must be thrown, at very least, in the vicinity of the receiver.
By cgatlanta
November 30, 2006 02:28 PM | Link to this
Hay Mac,
I think you’re swell.
By Rick
November 30, 2006 02:29 PM | Link to this
One world, one name:
EGG DROP
By tiffany
November 30, 2006 02:31 PM | Link to this
To the 8th grader, I think you did a great job, you came up with a wonderful, intelligent name for the baby panda. I have never heard about “Zouya” but I think tonight I will look it up. At least you are not on some website that’s going to get you in trouble, like most kids. The people criticizing you are just old, sad, pathetic people who want nothing better than to see other people sad and pathetic like them. Never forget the homeless and less fortunate, but also care about the little things in life too.
By Jay
November 30, 2006 02:35 PM | Link to this
Attn msteven: I have to agree that your grammar stinks. Try looking these words up…THEN, THAN; YOUR, YOU’RE; THERE, THEIR, THEY’RE. THERE are many others, but I don’t want to overload YOUR workload. At least the 8th grader has made it that far! I hope you spailed “will wurk 4 food” corecklee.
By Rich
November 30, 2006 02:37 PM | Link to this
How about Bub Ba chēng bó (Chinese for red neck) mèi qī (Chines for cousin wife)
By Jwoot
November 30, 2006 02:40 PM | Link to this
Dum Dum
By Loves to Read
November 30, 2006 02:47 PM | Link to this
Why is the panda cam closed now at 2:25 in the afternoon?
By ELEPHANT
November 30, 2006 02:48 PM | Link to this
To all of the morons that support the 8th grader: You are all doing the politically correct thing and agreeing with the young one. If the 8th grader was in high school, everyone would be dogging him like he was a punk.
By Tharob
November 30, 2006 02:55 PM | Link to this
I know that “The Principal” and he is a douche. We use to call him Summer’s Eve in detention.
By John from Dunwoody
November 30, 2006 02:59 PM | Link to this
WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT NAME HIM MICHAEL VICK. VICK IS A LOSER THUG FROM A GANG THAT TRIES TO ACT LIKE A FOOTBALL PLAYER.
By GAIREK
November 30, 2006 03:01 PM | Link to this
HEY ELEPHANT,
GO FIND A MOUSE AND TIP TOE AROUND IT AND ACT LIKE A SCARED PIECE OF CRAP. YOU ARE A PATHETIC JACK @**.
By Sean from Alpharetta
November 30, 2006 03:03 PM | Link to this
Hey Loves to Read, What to you mean about a panda cam closed at 2:25??
By the way, I hate to read!
By Jonathon from Tucker
November 30, 2006 03:08 PM | Link to this
Hey Amy,
If you are out there, I am asking for a divorce. I am getting sick and sick of all your nonsense. Why are you insisting on me rushing home in the middle of my day to make our bed?? My bags will be packed by the time you get home. HAVE A NICE LIFE!
By John from Dunwoody
November 30, 2006 03:10 PM | Link to this
Notice how ‘msteven’ is not participating anymore. Perhaps we should name the bear “MSTEVEN”.
By Amused
November 30, 2006 03:10 PM | Link to this
Hilarious. Absolute comic gold. Please, continue bickering lest I go back to work for another hour.
By Jonathon from Tucker
November 30, 2006 03:14 PM | Link to this
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IMPOSTERAmy - I know that’s not you. You wouldn’t say that. If it is you, you’re not so hot either.
By me
November 30, 2006 03:18 PM | Link to this
everyone does understand that all panda names duplicate themself right? like the momma is lun lun.. the baby panda will have two names of the same word im sure.. so stop being iggnorant and stop ragging on eachother.. aren’t you all grown adults? although being grown doesn’t always make you mature..
i liked the 8th graders idea.. although i have never heard a child say “thus”
By Davey Fernandez
November 30, 2006 03:21 PM | Link to this
For everyone who does not like my idea, too bad. I am sorry. You don’t have to fight over it. We would get after school detention if we did that in the 8th grade.
By By By By By By By By By By By By By By
November 30, 2006 03:31 PM | Link to this
Excuse me. I studder sometimes when i get nervous.
By Amy from Tucker
November 30, 2006 03:36 PM | Link to this
Jonathon, FYI - I am home. I threw out all your stuff. It’s scattered across the driveway and sidewalk. Just to let you, it’s soak and wet from the rain. Your TV is burried in mud.
By Gairek
November 30, 2006 03:52 PM | Link to this
WHY DOES EVERYONE SAY THEIR NAME (FROM DUNWOODY)(FROM TUCKER)? THAT IS SO STUPID.
HELLO EVERYONE. I AM A JERK. MY NAME IS GAIREK “FROM FAIRYLAND”
By wow
November 30, 2006 04:16 PM | Link to this
amy from tucker and john from dunwoody.. this is not a chat room.. if ya’ll want to chat, exchange numbers because i know we do not want to hear this.. keep in mind you are on a BLOG ABOUT PANDAS..
By John from Dunwoody
November 30, 2006 04:26 PM | Link to this
Thanks for the advice, wow. I have 6 possible names for the Panda: 1- Thong
2- Amy 3- Tonight 4- Wild 5- Crazy 6- Hot
By John from Dunwoody
November 30, 2006 04:54 PM | Link to this
Amy, Can I change your name to Aimee. That looks hotter!
By Audrey
December 1, 2006 10:58 AM | Link to this
I think that if they truly wanted the community and many others to voice their opinon on naming the panda they should not reject certain names such as “Scarlett O’ Beara, or Black-Eyed Pea”. They should have just let the Chinese name it since its theirs. What was the point of this whole thing if in the end the top ten names are Chinese. I think they should name it “Aurora-Lei.”
By MaiDingaLing
December 1, 2006 02:59 PM | Link to this
Looks just like a varmint that I called animal control on the other night that got into my trash. I say name him Dumpster Pup.
By MaiDingaLing
December 1, 2006 03:01 PM | Link to this
Looks just like a varmint that I called animal control on the other night that got into my trash. I say name him Dumpster Pup.
By MaiDingaLing
December 1, 2006 03:03 PM | Link to this
Looks just like a varmint that I called animal control on the other night that got into my trash. I say name him Dumpster Pup.
By KUNG POW
December 1, 2006 04:07 PM | Link to this
Hey DingaLing how about Mou-Tsee-Dung.
By Leah
December 5, 2006 09:30 AM | Link to this
Well, I voted for the name that meant little peach. As for all of you that have decided to make this page a homepage for your filth, you all need to grow up. It is really kind of annyoing to watch adults be one-upped by a child. Please, lets act like civilized adults here?