{"id":2348,"date":"2020-09-08T11:53:39","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T11:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/?p=2348"},"modified":"2020-09-08T11:53:39","modified_gmt":"2020-09-08T11:53:39","slug":"how-do-i-find-my-perfect-cat-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-i-find-my-perfect-cat-name\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I find my perfect cat name?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s how you find the most suitable name for your cat: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Get inspiret from lists on the internet <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>What apperance is your cat? Maybe he&#8217;s a Blackie, Yellow, or Garfield?<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Make sure the name is easy to call out, preferably two syllbles <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Get insparation from TV or music <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>You have finally decided to bring home a new cat or kitten \u2013 congratulations! This is a very important decision to make, but the decision-process doesn\u2019t just end there. Bringing home a cat or kitten simply means you have to decide how your new furry companion should be called. It&#8217;s not too difficult to find the best name for your cat but it sometimes needs some help from the inspiration department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-i-find-my-perfect-cat-name\/#Tips_on_giving_your_cat_the_perfect_name\" title=\"Tips on giving your cat the perfect name\">Tips on giving your cat the perfect name<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-i-find-my-perfect-cat-name\/#Get_inspired_by_your_kittys_look\" title=\"Get inspired by your kitty\u2019s look\">Get inspired by your kitty\u2019s look<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-i-find-my-perfect-cat-name\/#Examples\" title=\"Examples:\">Examples:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-i-find-my-perfect-cat-name\/#Get_to_know_the_unique_personality_of_your_cat\" title=\"Get to know the unique personality of your cat\">Get to know the unique personality of your cat<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-i-find-my-perfect-cat-name\/#Take_your_cats_breed_into_account\" title=\"Take your cat\u2019s breed into account\">Take your cat\u2019s breed into account<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-i-find-my-perfect-cat-name\/#Use_an_online_cat_name_generator\" title=\"Use an online cat name generator\">Use an online cat name generator<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-i-find-my-perfect-cat-name\/#Common_questions_about_how_to_choose_the_perfect_cat_name\" title=\"Common questions about how to choose the perfect cat name\">Common questions about how to choose the perfect cat name<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-i-find-my-perfect-cat-name\/#What_are_the_top_15_names_for_cats\" title=\"What are the top 15 names for cats?\">What are the top 15 names for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-i-find-my-perfect-cat-name\/#At_what_age_do_cats_know_their_name\" title=\"At what age do cats know their name?\">At what age do cats know their name?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-i-find-my-perfect-cat-name\/#Do_cats_respond_to_their_names\" title=\"Do cats respond to their names?\">Do cats respond to their names?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-i-find-my-perfect-cat-name\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_on_giving_your_cat_the_perfect_name\"><\/span>Tips on giving your cat the perfect name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Giving your feline companion a good name is a serious business of yours, as a cat parent. Every single cat is an individual and you want to come up with a name that equally describes your cat. Below, we have listed some tips on how to find the perfect name for your cat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are short on kitty name ideas, then you came to the right place. Here are some factors to consider when deciding for your cat\u2019s name:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_inspired_by_your_kittys_look\"><\/span>Get inspired by your kitty\u2019s look<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past, parents used to name their kids basing on their appearance and while most people nowadays don\u2019t do that anymore since they already have formulated baby names even before they\u2019re born, it\u2019s still considered a very popular way to come up with the best pet names. As a matter of fact, many adorable cat names have been used by cat parents that are inspired by their cat\u2019s appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples\"><\/span>Examples:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gray cats \u2013 Smokey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluffy cats with long hair \u2013 Puff or Fuzz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>White cats with long hair \u2013 snowball<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_to_know_the_unique_personality_of_your_cat\"><\/span>Get to know the unique personality of your cat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most cat owners feel pressured to give name to their new feline companion right away without knowing that the best can name usually reflect the unique behavior of a cat. This means it may sometimes take time to discover your cat\u2019s unique personality. If you are struggling to choose the right name for your cat, then we suggest you take some time, like 3 to 4 days, to observe the personality of your cat and see if there will be any name that will pop your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A cat who grabs kitchen scraps he finds on the floor \u2013 Hoover (a vacuum cleaner)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furry cats who act like an emperor \u2013 Caesar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats who love adventure \u2013 Ranger<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply give your new feline friend some time and you will surely be inspired to give him a cute cat name basing on his unique behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_your_cats_breed_into_account\"><\/span>Take your cat\u2019s breed into account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The history of your cat\u2019s breed can actually help you decide what name you should give your new feline pal. For male cats, you can try to find a popular Scottish name online that suits your taste and fits an independent and strong Scottish Fold. For Siamese or Persian breeds that are known to have a pampered reputation, you can try royal names like Duchess, princess, or prince.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_an_online_cat_name_generator\"><\/span>Use an online cat name generator<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If all the tips we listed above are not enough, then try using a free name generator on the web. There are many first-time cat owners who have asked the internet for help when naming their cats. Most online name generators can recommend unique and cute cat names based on your cat\u2019s gender, color, and breed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_questions_about_how_to_choose_the_perfect_cat_name\"><\/span>Common questions about how to choose the perfect cat name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_top_15_names_for_cats\"><\/span>What are the top 15 names for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many cat names have been topping the \u201cmost popular cat names\u201d list online and here are our top 15 personal picks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Oliver<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Luna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Smudge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Felix<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Milo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Lily<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Shadow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Max<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Sophie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. Oscar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11. Nala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12. Smudge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13. Simba<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14. Charlie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15. Tigger<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_cats_know_their_name\"><\/span>At what age do cats know their name?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Teaching your cat to respond to his name depends on how frequent you train him. Socializing your furry feline is an essential step to make him more attentive whenever you\u2019re calling him. As to the right age to train your cat to respond to his name, the most ideal is to train him while he\u2019s just a kitten like a few weeks old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_respond_to_their_names\"><\/span>Do cats respond to their names?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts say that indoor cats are more attentive and responsive when you call them using their own names. They will learn about their names even more when you call them and give them rewards when they walk towards you for play or food. If your cats hear his name often, he will likely get more familiar to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have given your kitten or cat the perfect name, you\u2019ll then be free to show him your \u201cpurr-fect\u201d love. Remember that felines respond to people\u2019s tone more than words. Therefore, try to keep a calm and consistent tone when you\u2019re calling his name. Greet him by his name when you arrive home and whisper praises and sweet words to him. 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