Tips For Naming Your Cats
You just got home with your new cat, you’re super excited about it and all of a sudden you realize you need a new name for your new buddy. We understand you and we know how difficult it is to come up with a name that you like.
We hope that with these tips to name your cat you can clear your mind and find something that suits your feline buddy.
Pay Close Attention To Your Cat
By this we mean that you take a close look at your cat and see if there is any physical trait or personality trait that you can use to give it a name. For example, if your cat’s paws are outstanding you can name him Paws, or if your cat likes to play a lot you can call him Joy.
This way you can give him a name that matches his characteristics and is easy to remember.
Stick To Something Short
You have to keep in mind that if you love a long name for your cat, then you have face a possible dilemma: your cat won’t probably remember his name.
There is nothing wrong with wanting to call your cat “Mr. Fluffytail” or “Whiskerys,” because if that’s what you really love then there’s nothing that can stop you. So if you decide for a long name, try to come up with a short nickname and stick to it.
Settle for something short and your cat is more likely to respond when you say his name. It should be something that is easy for you to pronounce as well. You don’t want to put too much effort into every time you say your cat’s name. Something that is 1 to 2 syllables is the easiest way to name your pet.
Don’t Use Anything Vulgar
It may be funny to come up with a vulgar name to call your cat as part of a joke. However, you should consider that you may need to yell out the cats name if they are hiding, or if they are outside you want them to come inside. Neighbors and others will hear what you are yelling and may get upset if it is something inappropriate.
There could also be kids around, and if kids ask what your cat’s name is then it could offend the parents if they hear.
Think Outside Your Culture
A really great tip to name your cat is to come up with something outside your everyday culture. Think of medieval times, or search in different languages, or the Ancient Greece.
You give your cat a new sense and more style if you give him a name that not too many cats in your area have. Here are some nice cultural names for you.
Japanese Cat Names
Japanese cat names are popular because Japan is such a popular place for cats. They really love and adore cats over there and it is ingrained into their culture. They spend a lot of time coming up with unique and adorable names for their cats and therefore lots of the work has been done for you. All you need to do is pick from a list of cat names from cat that fit your cat’s personality.
Female Japanese Cat Names
- Airi – Love jasmine
- Ceiko – Child of splendor
- Emi – Beautiful blessing
- Hanako – Child of flower
- Hiro – Generous
- Hoshi – Star
- Mai – Dance
- Mao – Dance cherry blossom
- Miku – Beautiful sky
- Shiori – Poem
Male Japanese Cat Names
- Aki – Bright/Autumn
- Dai – Great/ Large
- Eiji – Eternity order
- Haru – Spring
- Kaito – Ocean flying
- Katsu – Victory
- Michi – Pathway
- Riku – Land
- Toshi – Wise
- Yoshi – Lucky/Righteous
Greek Cat Names
The Greeks have always had beautiful names for things dating back to ancient times. They came up with interesting names for gods and goddesses, many of which are very popular today. Giving your cat a Greek name can make them seem godlike and of a higher plane.
Female Cat Names
- Athena – Goddess of wisdom and battle strategy
- Calista – Beautiful
- Crete – The largest Greek island
- Cyrena – Sea nymph
- Damara – Gentle girl
- Gaia – Earth
- Iyona – Gracious
- Kyra – Enthroned
- Petrina – A rock
- Venus – Love/Beauty
Male Cat Names
- Apollo – God of arts and music
- Ares – God of war
- Calix – Very handsome
- Cosmo – Order/Universe
- Nyke – Victory
- Orion – Son of fire
- Taryn – King of rocky hill
- Theron – Hunter
- Xanthe – Yellow/Golden haired
- Zeus – King of the gods
Egyptian Cat Names
The Egyptians have worshiped cats for thousands of year. They are well known in the architecture of the Sphinx and other iconic images. Cats lived alongside the Egyptians for a long time and valued them for their loyalty and killing off deadly animals like snakes to keep the villages safe.
These are interesting names and they may fit some cat breeds better than others.
Female Cat Names
- Nile
- Salma
- Doha
- Farah
- Femi
- Angie
- Mayar
- Dalila
- Keket
- Sphinx
Male Cat Names
- Omar
- Mido
- Mostafa
- Karim
- Ramla
- Ali
- Eslam
- Youssef
- Ayman
- Nuru
We hope you have found some inspiration in these tips to name your cats. Now your can have a clearer perspective and a name you love for your cat.
Of course, you aren’t restricted to naming your cat after anything. You can come up with any sort of unique name that you want for your cat since it is yours.
Just make sue it is something that you’ll stick to and can see yourself repeating thousands of times in your life.