Pick Perfect Cat Names With These Simple Tips!
Felix, Pickles or Milo?
Searching for cat names is a fun part of getting a new pet , but with so many names to choose from , it can also be a challenge! The most vital thing to remember is to pick a name that you like and that also works for your cat’s look andcharacter. With this in mind, here are10 cat naming tips to help inspire you and keep you on the right course :
1) Find out the gender of your cat. This may sound like a very obvious tip but many cat owners have suddenly realized, sometimes years after the fact, that their ‘Jack’ is actually a ‘Jill’!
2) Look for cat names that can be shortened. One or two syllable names are easiest to call out and for your cat to understand. If you really want a lengthy name like Spartipuss, make sure it can be shortened for everyday use, and that you like the shortened form.
3) Stay away from cat names that sound like commands. Believe it or not, cats are trainable! If you want to teach your cat tricks or commands, avoid names such as “Fletch”, which sounds very much like “Fetch”.
4) Don’t settle on a cat name that you will be embarrassed to call out in public. I named one of my first childhood pets, a calico cat, “Chocolate Fart Bum”. It was immediately changed to “Chocky” when my mother took her for her first visitto the vet!
5) Let your imagination run wild. You could choose witty cat names, cute cat names, famous cat names, cat names related to your passtimes…whatever it is that appeals to you!
6) Look to your cat’s appearance for inspiration. It may take you a while to learn your new cat’s true personality,and as your cat matures, its behavior may change. Your cat’s appearance, on the other hand, is much more likely to stay the same. For example, Domino is a great name for a black and white cat.
7) Look to your cat’s breed for inspiration. For example, you could select a Thai name if you’re looking for Siamese cat names, a Scottish name if you’re looking for names for your Scottish Fold or a Persian name for your Persian cat.
Consult pet naming books and websites for ideas. These resources will provide you with countless ideas ranging from the most popular to more unique cat names.
9)Check your cat’s response Create a shortlist of names that you like and then try calling them out to your cat. Its response could help you pick the perfect one!
10) Be respectful – names that demean your cat are a no-no.
If you adhere to these cat naming guidelines, chances are you won’t go wrong. And if you do go wrong…don’t worry, you won’t be the first person in history to change their cat’s name. I should know!