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How To Choose A Cat Name
If you're finding it difficult to choose a name for your new kitten or
cat there are a few pointers which might help. Cats are notoriously
independent and although they become accustomed to routine, they are
not as 'trainable' as dogs. It's well known that dogs can hear hard
consonants (T, D, K) easiy and this helps when naming them. Research
shows that cats find it easier to learn names with one, or two
syllables and easier still if they end in 'ie' or 'y'.
Aristocats...
Cats are naturally disdainful and give the impression of being
high-born. For this reason, it's tempting to give them a long-winded
aristocratic name. That's fine, but be prepared to shorten it for every
day use. Does the shortened version sound good - or not what you had in
mind?
Call My Name
New kittens are adorable and the names that spring to mind may reflect
this gorgeous bundle of fur. But kittens grow into cats very quickly.
Try to choose a name that will suit the cat for the rest of it's life.
Once you have made a choice, stick with it so that the cat can learn to
make the association. If you keep changing your mind the cat will
become very confused and may lose interest altogether!
Don't Be In A Huge Rush
Waiting a few days can make choosing the name a lot easier. Get to know
your cat and watch as a character and personality emerges. A name may
emerge naturally! Don't forget that you will be calling for the cat.
Will you really feel comfortable shouting Tibbles within earshot of the
neighbors?
Inspired By Fame...
Here are some famous cats to give you inspiration.
* Duchess - the elegant Persian in Disney's 1970 animation, The Aristocats.
* O'Malley - the alley cat who adored Duchess.
* Garfield - a fat, lazy, adorable comic strip cat created in 1978 by Jim Davis.
* Felix - the star of the first 'talkie' cartoon (a year before Mickey Mouse!) and NBC's TV test pattern until the 1930's.
* Sylvester - cartoon cat always chasing Tweetie Pie.
* Morris - a fourteen pound, orange colored tabby cat. Spokes-cat for a
cat food company, Morris was invited by President Nixon to co-sign the
National Animal Protection Bill. Morris did this - with a paw print!
* Socks - President Bill Clinton's cat.
* Tom - beloved 'partner' of Jerry mouse.
* Mimsey - the MTM kitten, a parody of the MGM lion.
What Have Famous People Named Their Cats?
* Sir Winston Churchill had a ginger tabby called Jock who was apparently present at many wartime cabinet meetings.
* Abraham Lincoln's cat was called Tabby - one assumes it was!
* Nostradamus had a pet called named Grimalkin!
* Edward Lear's tabby was named Foss - the inspiration for The Owl and the Pussycat.
* Sir Walter Scott owned a tabby named Hinx.
* Sir Isaac Newton adored cats and invented the cat flap!
* Joni Mitchell had a cat named Nietzsche.
Get Help Online
If you still can't decide what to call your cat, do a search for cat
names. There are many sites with extensive lists of suggestions to help
you. Enjoy!
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