Whats In A Name
The name you choose says as much about you as it does about your cat. It shows how you view your cat and your relationship with it. Some names can cause people to judge a cat and react positively or negatively when meeting it. For these reasons it is important to use a name that conveys the proper image.
Determine the cat's gender. You don't want to name your cat Princess and later discover it's a boy.
Look at the cat's markings. If there is a black splotch surrounding his eye, consider a name like Pirate. If she's completely black except for her white paws, consider the traditional but cute name *Boots*.
Pick a name that everyone in the family will like. If this will be a family cat, make sure to consider the kid's choices too. Have everyone make a list of three names they think are good options, then share the lists and come up with a name everyone will like.
Pick a name that suits the cat's personality. If the cat is always hiding, maybe he could be *Bashful*. Or if your kitten has a weird habit of crying during thunderstorms, you could call her *Lightning* or *Thunder*.
Consider a historical, mythological, fictional or famous name. There are many interesting and unique names available in these categories.
More tips:
Try to give your cat a name with two or three syllables, because you will, believe it or not, end up shortening your kitty's name.
Try to choose a name that starts with an ear-catching, recognizable sound, rather than a vowel. This makes it easier for the cat to pick out her name among the *blah-blah-blah* of human speech. A cat called Uhura might take much longer to recognize her name as referring to her than any other cat would, and might not start responding to it right away.
If you've lost all hope, and it's a boy's name you need, call it Felix. Felix means *lucky* in Latin, so maybe some luck will rub off on him.
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