Choosing a nickname for a cat or cat is a pleasant, but often difficult task. It is necessary that the name of the pet is harmonious, reflects its particular features, you like it and be comfortable. In this article you will find many interesting names and tips for choosing.
General selection tips
If you just got a cat or a cat, use the useful and necessary recommendations for selecting a name.
- Do not choose too complicated names for your pet. They seem beautiful at first, but in fact they turn out to be uncomfortable. If you have chosen a long and unpronounceable name for a cat or cat, most likely, in everyday situations, you will reduce it to a more convenient analogue.
- If you choose foreign names, first find out what the chosen beautiful word means in the original language. Very often people choose harmonious foreign nicknames, but they can have a negative meaning. It will be unpleasant to find out the meaning of the word when both you and the animal get used to the name. Therefore, find out the translation in advance.
- Often a kitten is given a cute nickname, but when the animal grows up, she does not fit him at all. Keep in mind that the kitten will grow up and choose the appropriate nickname.
- For convenience, you can try to ignore human names when choosing a nickname. Firstly, other options can be much more interesting. Secondly, you will avoid embarrassing situations when you tell new friends about your pet: often people's names bring a lot of confusion.
- Be original in choosing a nickname for your pet. There are a number of favorite names, but they will not make your pet unique. Call a cat Vaska, and a Bussey cat is worth it only if you have strong personal associations with these names.
- Sometimes a cat gets you with a nickname. If you took a thoroughbred kitten from a breeder, the nickname can be easily changed, because the kitten has not yet had time to get used to it. If, for example, you take an adult cat from acquaintances or in a shelter, it is better to leave the old nickname so that the animal does not relearn. It will be difficult to make an adult cat respond to your name when it has responded to something else all its life.
- No need to choose a nickname for the pet in advance, if you have not seen it. You may come up with the perfect name, but it won’t be right for your cat or cat. When choosing a good nickname, you must first focus on the characteristics of your animal: its appearance or its character.
By appearance
Very often, pets get their nicknames precisely due to a particular appearance. It is worth taking a closer look at the animal - absolutely everyone has some distinctive feature! Perhaps this is an original speck, bright eyes or unusually fluffy hair. In such cases, you can focus on a specific feature and choose a suitable name.
Often the color becomes the reason for choosing a nickname. Such a nickname as Gray, Misty, Haze, Ash, Mouse, Silver, Steel, Smokey, Shadow, Shady or Ashley will suit a gray cat. For gray cats choose Dorian, Haze, Wolf, Cloud, Ashes, Charlie, Dusk.
If you have a ginger pet, you can also select a special name for it. For example, kittens-girls are often called Melon, Ala, Mango, Liska, Mandarin duck, Ginger, Ocher. For cats, the nicknames Mandarin, Mars, Peach, Biscuit, Ginger, Saffron are suitable.
A black cat can be called Bagheera, Night, Blot, Pearl, Demeter, Ebony. For a black cat, Coal, Black or Baron is suitable. You yourself can think about what you associate with black: if the name is associated with you and some kind of your story, it will only be better.
Female white kittens are called Snowflake, Fluffy, Winter, Vanilla, Salt, Blanca, Spark, Svetik. For kittens-boys, the following nicknames are suitable: Snowball, Cloud, Sugar, White, Belek. White is fairly neutral, so other characteristics may affect the name.
Very fluffy cats are called Marquis or Sherkhan, a cat - Madonna or Princess. Pooh or Pyshka is suitable for a large pet, and Kroha, Toddler, Lyalya for a small pet. Spotted baby can be called the Cheetah, and striped - Tiger.
The nature
The nature of the pet is no less important than its appearance. Some show their temper from the very first days, and these features can be taken into account in choosing a name. They can be correlated with appearance or serve as full-fledged characteristics for a nickname.
Calm and affectionate cats are called Sissy, Ice Cream, Weasel, Musya, Nyasha. For a cat, the name Sputnik, Tikhon, Pupsik or Kid is suitable. If at first the kitten was careful in the house, he could earn the nickname Stesnyash or Shay, and if he boldly tried to play with everyone, you could call the animal Fidget, Tiger, Fast, Shumka, Samurai. Proud and estranged cats are called Coco, Prada, Duchess, Cleopatra, and cats with a cold disposition are called Sir, Tsar, Mercury, Zeus.
Most popular nicknames
Do you want to sort out the best names and decide which one is right for your pet? Short and relatively simple feline names are usually popular. Here is a list of the most common names for a cat: Asya, Spark, Kitty, Lap, Barbie, Busya, Marta, Masya, Vaksa, Pear, Dusya, Zhulya, Nika, Cannon, Tusya, Chita, Yanka. Kotov is often called Bars, Woolf, Graf, Iris, Kuzya, Korzhik, Leon, Max, Niels, Austin, Pierre, Richie, Tisha and Chip.
Will popular names suit you? They are really successful if they are popular.
Common names usually consist of one or two syllables, they are always convenient to pronounce in any situation, and animals easily get used to them.
In addition, it is typical names that well reflect the specific characteristics of different animals: their color, appearance details, behavior and habits. Finally, a simple cat name will be easier to remember for your family members and your friends.
Despite all the advantages, many fundamentally refuse popular nicknames and look for their original solutions. A nickname that is different from most will allow you to highlight your pet and create for you a unique association with a particular kitten. However, very often in the pursuit of originality, people cut off practicality. Remember that the nickname should not be too complicated.
How funny can you call it?
Some people want to find a cool funny nickname for a pet. An interesting name with humor will cheer up all family members and is perfect for a restless animal. When choosing a funny nickname, it is also worth starting from the nature and appearance of the pet. Consider the following options for cats:
- for an animal with a difficult character, the options are Cactus, Grumble, Rogue;
- for a fat cat, the name Cupcake or Baton is suitable;
- for fluffy animals you can choose the nickname Poof, Ezhidze, Teddy bear;
- for a smoky gray cat, the funny nickname Chimney Sweep is suitable;
- the shy cat can be nicknamed Slipper;
- For a cat with dog habits, the extraordinary name Woof may come up.
If you have a cat in your house, you can also pick up a funny nickname for her:
- a well-fed cat can be called Sausage, Pompushka or Cutlet;
- a small animal will use the name Fly or Flea;
- A cat with a character can be called Slyka and Zadira;
- a black cat can be called Caviar or Mulatto.
Rare and original nicknames
Cool original names may be suitable for purebred cats. Unusual and interesting nicknames, invented with taste, will delight you and your pet. Noble names for cats are Lucky, Tyson, Gucci, Perseus, Bourbon, Iron, Benedict, Faust. For a cat, the nickname Shanti, Milan, Grace, Sapphire, Shakira, Joy is suitable. Consider the Korean names for cats and cats: Tu, Wang, Bao or Shin. In Japan, animals are called Yuki or June. European names may also be interesting: Mathis, Drego, Hugo, Narkizo, Yudes.
In Russian, there are also many non-standard nicknames. For example, consider Pomegranate, Elixir, Coconut, Paul, Sponge, Torpedo, Notka, Yula, Nocturne, Shaman, Tablet, Citrus or Vorsik. Take a look around and look at your pet again - you may find your own association.
Beautiful and tender names
Often, cute names are chosen for cats and cats, because you want to name your pet as gently as possible. Among the tender names for cats, Belle, Agatha, Dora, Isha, Creole, Mendi, Petsy, Ruta, Yara, Yulona are often chosen. For a cat, Zephyr, Martin, Bonya, Oscar, Badi and Diamond may be suitable.
Gentle nicknames can also be based on the appearance or character of a particular animal.
Think about how you feel about your pet and express it in your name.
The options can be any: sometimes tenderness is expressed in the sense of the word that you called the animal, and sometimes it is just a harmonious combination of letters that caresses the ear.
How to train a cat to respond?
Cats and cats get used to their nicknames quickly enough if you call them the same from childhood. To make the animal respond faster, use the advice of experienced breeders.
- The name in the presence of the pet should be pronounced as often as possible, but at the same time refer to it. You can not often use the name without reference to the animal, otherwise for the cat it will be a normal sound.
- Give positive reinforcement. If the pet responded to your name, give it a favorite treat.
- Make sure all family members call the cat the same.If everyone will call him in different ways, he will not learn his nickname soon.
In the next video you can get acquainted with the most popular nicknames of cats and cats.