Naming a cat is not an easy task, and anyone who has ever faced this task knows that it is a real challenge. This is because that a cat's name is as important as a person's nameIt is believed that a cat's future destiny depends on its name: the name you choose for your cat will determine its entire life.
But if the cat is a purebred and registered with a club, it receives the name that fate has already destined for it. Usually, when purchasing such a cat, a passport is issued, which immediately includes the name.
For a purebred cat, to give it a nickname, Many factors must be taken into account: the names of the parents, the characteristics of the club where these animals are bred, and other conditionsBut at home, you don't have to call your cat by the full name given by the club; instead, you can come up with a nickname derived from this name that sounds affectionate and loving.
How to choose the right names for cats
To choose a nickname for your cat, you need to consider several points:
- Character and habits.
- Appearance and color.
- Territorial origin of the cat.
It is always worth paying attention to how the kitten looks.After all, their appearance may already have certain distinctive features: stripes or spots on their body, face, paws, eye color, or any other characteristic. Their personality can be expressed in such common and widespread nicknames as Kisa, Murka, Marquise, Sima, and Panther.
So, Kisa is a shy female cat, Murka is a cat who's constantly mischievous. Marquise is a flirt who constantly grooms herself. Sima is an affectionate female cat, but very slow. And Panther is a manifestation of flexibility and grace.
Considering the cat's color, you can choose a name that represents its color in another language. For example, Gracie comes from the word "grey," meaning gray. This is typically the name for a gray kitten. If the cat is white, you can use the French word "blanc," meaning white. If the cat likes to sleep, you could name her Sonya, and if she's cunning, you could name her Alice. To make the name easy for the kitten to remember, Don't choose complex words: a name consisting of two syllables is enough.
You can come up with a nickname for a purebred cat, knowing what breed they are:
- Persian (Darcy, Sabrina).
- British (Mary, June, Ellie).
- French (Josephine, Beatrice, Mona).
- Egyptian (Isis, Astarte).
- Other.
Short and rare nicknames for cats
Short cat names are the best choice for cat names. Experts say that cats generally only perceive the first three sounds, and everything else is incomprehensible to them. But beyond the first sounds, cats have a different understanding when pronouncing their name. intonation and tone of voice matter, when the name is pronounced.
It's believed that cats remember names that include hissing sounds and the "s" sound much more quickly. This is easily seen when simply calling a cat "kitty-kitty." However, even if a name without these sounds is given to a kitten in puppyhood, the kitten will eventually get used to it.
Nicknames can be very simple, or incredible and unusual. You can name a cat depending on whether it lives in a city or a village.A nickname can reflect the name of a city. You can even use a geographical atlas for this. The resulting names are unusual and beautiful: "Piter" is St. Petersburg, "Nile," or "Montreal."
Unusual and beautiful nicknames for cats
Unusual names for cats can be linked to a memory. For example, a childhood nickname or any childhood event that left a lasting impression on you. You can also use the names of fairy tale characters for this purpose: Snegurochka, Alice, Assol.
You can name a cat based on its birth month. For example, Winter. And if the cat is a fidget, then you can call her ScratchyIf she's an aristocrat, then the names of historical figures would be appropriate, as they are known throughout the world. However, when using the names of gods, it's still worth knowing what actions the person is remembered for. For example, you could name her Athena.
Funny nicknames for cats
It's believed that funny nicknames will also influence a kitten's personality. For example, you could name your kitten after the make of car you dream of owning. You might even find kittens named after their military ranks. But this should only be done if the name is appropriate.
A kitten's name would sound fun if it were the name of a favorite movie character: The Matrix, Arvin. It would also be interesting if the cat's name sounded similar to its owner's. It is believed that such a nickname for an animal will bring harmony into the home., and in the relationship between humans and cats.
Names for a cat
There are a huge number of names, and they can be found anywhere: in reference books, by asking friends and acquaintances, or by searching various websites. There are so many of them, it's simply impossible to list them all. However, here are a few suggestions, listed alphabetically:
A: Aurora, Ada, Adlaya, Aziza, Alpha, Angelica, Ariel, Asta, Atalia, Afra and others.
B: Barbarella, Bea, Beatrice, Becca, Bella, Bertha, Bessie, Bree, Bridget, Bianca and others.
In: Valencia, Wanda, Wendy, Veronica, Vesna, Viki, Vilma, Viola, Vlada, Vlasta and others.
G: Gabi, Gamma, Geisha, Hera, Gerda, Gloria, Godiva, Grace, Greta, Griselda and others.
D: Dinah, Delilah, Daisy, Janet, Jackie, Jenna, Jess, Diana, Dixie, Dora and others.
E: Eva, Evelita, Evita, Egoza, Yezhina, Elika, Elva, Ena, Erofeevna, Eya and others.
W: Zhadi, Jacqueline, Zhella, Zhanetta, Zheri, Jasmine, Giselle, Jolly, Zhuzhu, Juliette and others.
Z: Zabava, Badass, Zani, Zelda, Zena, Zlata, Goldilocks, Zola, Zurna, Zukhra and others
And: Ivetta, Isabella, Isis, Isolde, Ilsa, Inga, Inki, Inora, Iskra, Islena and others.
K: Kamala, Cameo, Camilla, Caprice, Caramel, Karma, Carolina, Katrina, Comet, Cleopatra and others.
L: Lavender, Lada, Lucky, Lana, Laura, Leila, Libby, Linda. Lola, Louise and others.
M: Magic, Madeleine, Maya, Malika, Marie, Maribel, Matilda, Mea, Mika, Mila and others.
N: Nabi, Nadina, Nana, Neima, Nerika, Nessie, Neya, Nike, Nora, Nochka and others.
O: Oda, Audrey, Oida, Oya, Oksa, Oliva, Omega, Onika, Orsa, Ofelia and others.
P: Palma, Pandora, Pani, Patricia, Persia, Petsy, Polly, Polka, Puma, Pussyta and others.
R: Rada, Rebecca, Regina, Rika, Rio, Rosa, Rosalia, Rosie, Rosinka, Ruth and others.
C: Sabina, Sacco, Samba, Samita, Sandra, Selena, Simone, Cindy, Sisi, Stella and others.
T: Tara, Tasha, Tess, Tia, Tilda, Tisha, Toska, Triza, Trisha, Tootsie and others.
U: Uda, Snail, Ulla, Ulma, Uma, Ondine, Unica, Ursa, Ursula, Utopia and others.
F: Fanna, Fantasy, Felica, Fairy, Flora, Foxy, Francesca, Fresca, Frida, Furia and others.
X: Hannah, Helen, Helma, Hilda, Chloe, Hia, Holly, Honda, Hayley, Happy and others.
C: Tsamila, Tsapa, Tsaritsa, Tsessa, Tsatsa, Cynthia, Tsvetochek, Tseza, Tsyko, Tsypa and others.
C: Chaira, Chara, Enchantress, Cesara, Chelita, Chetti, Chili, China, Chinara, Miracle and others.
W: Shagana, Shanna, Shakira, Shammi, Chanel, Charlotte, Shahinya, Shella, Sherry, Sharon and others.
E: Abby, Ewalda, Edgie, Edita, Edra, Eira, Eliza, Helen, Ellie, Esta and others.
Yu: Judita, Yuzhana, Yuzara, Yuki, Yulona, Yunessa, Yunika, Yunona, Yusta, Yuta and others.
Me: Yaza, Yalissa, Jamaica, Yanetta, Yanika, Yanina, Yaita, Yara, Yarga, Yashi and others.
Before naming your cat, try to think carefully and consult with your friends. The more cat name options you have, the better. But you shouldn't delay choosing a name for your pet.Otherwise, the process of getting used to it will be quite difficult later. Remember: don't give your cat a name that contains obscene language. If your cat responds happily to the name you give it, and you enjoy saying it, then you've made the right choice, and from now on, communication with your cat will be easy and friendly.
