This topic is about the idea of giving a name to your stoma. The original poster shared that she let her young daughter name her stoma "Squirt" to help the child feel more comfortable with it. Here are some thoughts and advice from others on this topic:

1. Psychological benefits:
- Naming a stoma can help with acceptance for both the person with the stoma and their family, especially for children and grandchildren.
- It's also perfectly fine not to name your stoma; it's a personal decision.

2. Inspiration for names:
- Some people choose names from pop culture, like "Ralph" from Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph or "Leroy."
- Others go for descriptive or humorous names such as "Asshole Number 2," "Cherry Bomb" (for its red color and occasional "explosions"), "Yak" (for noisy early output), or "alien spud."
- Names with positive or symbolic meanings are also popular, like "Briella" (used for six ileostomies), "Kiah" (meaning dawn or new beginnings), or "Brooke" (like a babbling brook).
- Some choose names based on appearance, like "Rosie," because a surgeon referred to the first stoma as a "rosebud."

3. Extra resources:
- There is an older forum thread with many more stoma names that you can explore: https://www.meetanostomate.org/discussion-forum/viewtopic.php?t=33327

4. Common feelings expressed:
- Some people still feel uncomfortable with their stoma and choose not to name it.
- Humor is often used as a way to cope, whether or not a stoma is given an official name.