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26 May Unforgettable Cat Names
After you visit a cat rescue and attend a cat show, you probably have some idea which type of cat is right for you. One of the most delightful and challenging aspects of picking out a new kitten is selecting a cat name.
Its important to select a cat name early on so that the kitten quickly learns to respond to its name. An older kitten or shelter cat may already have a name, and in such a case you will probably want to stay with that name.
There are many cute cat names including male cat names and female cat names. In picking out a cat name, give some thought to the fact that this name will become part of your new cat family, which hopefully will last for many years.
Whats in a name?
There are cat names from movies and cat names from literature, like the Cheshire cat, Crookshanks from Harry Potter and Snowbell from Stuart Little. Famous comic cat names include Chubby Hugs from Get Fuzzy, Garfield and Heathcliff. Movie cat names include Mr. Bigglesworth from Austin Powers, DC from That Darn Cat and Jake in The Cat from Outer space.
Animation cats include Tom from Tom and Jerry, Sylvester from Looney Tunes and more. Imitation is the greatest form of flattery and theres certainly nothing wrong with borrowing one of these famous names or even altering it slightly for your own cat.
Put your cats name on an ID tag for added security.
If you want an original or somewhat unique cat name, you may want to brainstorm with family and friends to come up with a cat names list. Discuss the options, narrow down your favourites and pick your choice of top contenders.
Good cat names may incorporate characteristics of the cat itself with popular male cat names or female cat names. Recent cat name trends have veered away from adjectives such as Blackie, Frisky and so on in favor of more human names like Max and Oliver.
Popular cat names for girls include Bella, Lucy and Chloe topping the list for 2012. Whatever name you choose, be sure to order a custom ID tag for your cats collar with your cats name and your own contact information, crucial in case your cat gets lost or stolen.
Just like a human nickname that may unfortunately stick well beyond its years (think Junior for an aging executive or Honey for a courtroom judge), picking a funny cat name can often lose its appropriateness as the cat matures.
Cats are sensitive by nature and generally dont like to be made fun of. There are plenty of good cat names for both owner and pet to enjoy that will stand the test of time. Cat names for boys can be feminine and cat names for girls can be masculine, and dont rule out gender-neutral names like Taffy or Sprout.
With a little imagination, you can pick out a cat and a new name that will be a perfect fit for your new family.