What’s in a name?

I am frequently asked how I came up with the name H. Doodle for the shop.  When asked this question I always laugh because it is a long, kinda silly story.

H. Doodle was inspired by my pug Henry.  When Henry was a puppy, we inevitably started calling him “Hank.” Hank quickly turned to “Hanky” and pretty soon we were singing him the song “Yankee Doodle” substituting in Hanky for Yankee of course.  Somehow, after that, the only nickname that stuck for Henry was “Doodle.” Henry took to the name and pretty soon that was what he would answer to best.

When I decided to start the online shop, the one name that kept sticking in my head was H. Doodle.  The “H” is a tribute to Henry’s real name and “Doodle” is his nickname.  After all, it was my love of buying unique items for my pugs that inspired me to open the store, so I felt it was only fitting to name the store after Henry, the most entrepreneurial of my three.

The store may be named after Henry, but my other pugs Benjamin & Luna play a big role.  They, along with Mr. Doodle, are our official product testers.  Before we bring any item into the store, we let the pugs try it out to see how they like it.  They really seem to enjoy their jobs!  Henry is not only the president of H. Doodle, but he is also a client!

Posted by Corrine on Feb 1, 2008