Weird and Wonderful Cat Names

Imagination is the key to finding an original cat name.                                                                                       

Cats do listen (selectively, like men), and if you say their name often and clearly, they will soon recognise it. They will also associate their name with food, play, cuddles or bedtime.

Finding a name that suits your cat's individuality is not easy. Don't forget the name is forever, so it has to suitable for all the stages of a cat's life, not just when it is a kitten.

Many cats are named after their coat colour such as Marmalade, Marmite, Midnight, Smoky, Ginger, Fluffy, Spot, Milo, Snowy and Ebony.

Other cats are named after their owner's favourite drink such as Champagne, Tia, Bacardi, Cappuccino, Bourbon, Cascade, Milkshake and Tequila.                                                                                                                                   

Famous people is another popular choice when naming your cat- Abraham or Lincoln, Marilyn, Kylie, Bogart, Bronson, Cleopatra, Effie, Errol, James Dean, JFK, Joplin, Madonna, Mozart, Queen and Zsa Zsa.

Television shows and movie characters often give inspiration- Salem, Braveheart, Buffy, Cujo, Simba, Fatcat, Felix, Fonzie, Garfield and Sinbad.

Some cats are named after their owner's favourite foods- Waffles, Subway, Sugar, Scampi, Popcorn, Pizza, Peanut, Licorice, Fudge, Caramel and Cadbury.

Other names may reflect the cat's history - Lucky, Freebie, Freedom, Good Luck Charm, Hope, Mystery, Orphan Annie, Question Mark and Runaway.

Whatever name you choose, it will never be forgotton. Etched within your heart forever.