Hi, Mom! Why is "Rover" such a common name for dogs in anecdotes? Have you ever known anyone who actually named a dog "Rover"? And why would anyone outside of a goatherd or something want a dog to rove? I want my dog to stay at home. Roving is a big no-no. Roving equals harassing the neighbor's cattle and getting kicked or gored. Roving equals being mistaken for a deer by some trigger-happy idiot in spite of that neon orange collar. I'd rather name my dog "Stay Put".