Picking the Best Name for Your Cat
Pet cats hold a very special place in the hearts of their owners. Wouldn’t it be nice to give your cat the best name you can think of? Wouldn’t it be great to give them a name that reflects their personality. There are really a lot of names to choose from, in books or on the internet. But how can you choose a name which you will find fit for your cat?
Many cat owners name their pet cats with human names. Actually, about 50% of pet names are those of people. This primarily is because there are owners who are taken with with a certain name and actually desire to christen someone, or something for that matter, with that favorite name.
Another basis for names is personality or appearance. In this category, examples are Midnight (a black cat), Fluffy (obviously, if the cat is fluffy or has a long coat) and Whitey (of course, if the cat is white). Pet names based on appearances or personality make up about 20% of all pet names. However, unlike human infants where the parents can choose to wait for a few weeks to ascertain the baby’s personality before naming the child, cats are normally named more quickly.
So how does a cat owner actually name their pet cat? Here are some tips which you can give some thought.
First of all, keep in mind that the name chosen will not only reflect the cat’s character but also how the owner views their relationship with their cat. As much as it says a lot about the cat, the name given by the owner will tell much about the owner themselves. It can then be seen how the name can portray an image of the characteristics of the cat. Many cat names give either a positive or negative impression of the cat. So, it’s important to choose a name which will best convey the proper image of the pet.
A cat’s name is forever. No matter which name the owner chooses, the cat’s name should be that for the rest of their life. It is not fair to change the cat’s name every two weeks just because the owner finds another name they think is better. If the cat already recognizes the sound of its name it should not be changed.
Although the cat won’t mind any name its owner may wish to use, it’s unfair to give the cat an embarrassing name. While the cat would not mind being named “Ooga Wooga”, it would be embarrassing for the owner to actually use this name. Imagine a person calling out “Ooga Wooga” every time they’re looking for their cat. The cat’s owner should find a name which they will be proud to use. Also please remember to pick a name which will be appropriate when your cat is full grown. A large tabby cat with a name like Mimi or Kitten seems absurd.
A name with two syllables would be best. The response of cat is better to double syllable names. A cat owner may decide to give their pet a long name as well as a nick name. However, the longer name will inevitably be shortened, and this would probably ruin the effect the cat owner originally sought.
The cat’s breed may provide great ideas for names. For instance, if the cat is a Siamese cat, why not name it Siam? If the cat is a Russian Blue, it would be nice to give it a Russian sounding or Russian inspired name.
There are a lot of things out there that you can get inspiration from. As was said earlier, the name the owner gives their cat will speak just as much about themselves. So why not pick a name for the cat which is derived from the owner’s likes, hobbies and favorites? If the owner were passionate about world history, maybe the names Isis, Genghis or Osiris would sound very fashionable. If the owner were an avid fan of the mythology the names Zeus, Athena or Hercules would be sure to make a good first impression on other people.
On the more contemporary side, names of characters from favorite movies, cartoon series, TV programs or bands will do just as well. Huey, Louie and Duey would sound cute as well as Bonnie and Clyde. A more posh touch would be naming your cat after signature designers. Louis, Donna, Karan, Calvin and Gianni would not sound to bad for cats, as long as they’re well groomed as their names imply. Naming cats isn’t the easiest task there is. But it can be a lot of fun if these considerations and suggestions are always kept in mind. Then no doubt, that perfect name will come easily. Wouldn’t it be great as a cat owner to call your pet cat a name which is close to your heart and a name you will be proud to call out no matter what?
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