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What does Jennifer Aniston's first tattoo say?

It honors Norman, her late pooch

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updated 6/26/2011 3:03:04 AM ET 2011-06-26T07:03:04

Jennifer Aniston's brand-new ink wasn't inspired by her bad-boy boyfriend after all.

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Instead, her very first tattoo is a tribute to the other love of her life, the 42-year-old actress confirmed to E! News.

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So whose name is permanently etched on the inside of her right foot?

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Norman.

That's the moniker of Aniston's beloved dog, who died this spring at the age of 15.

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"Norman" is also the answer she tearfully gave "Inside the Actors Studio" host James Lipton when he asked "What is your favorite word?"--one of his trademark questions--during the show's taping Thursday. Aw.

The corgi-terrier mix was the actress's constant companion, accompanying her on set and even TV interviews.

Now Norman will always be part of her.

WATCH: Jennifer and her best friend Norman visit Chelsea Lately

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