I already feel a bit silly when people ask my new cat’s name, and I’ve only had him a few hours. Yet, I think rushing to name a new pet is a mistake. I like the idea of taking a couple of days to get to know a cat before pinning him down with a name.
Yes, I do realize the cat really doesn’t care. However, it’s important to us humans.
My tips for naming a new cat:
- Please yourself and partner cat owners. Pick a name that you and your family love. Don’t worry if people will roll their eyes if your choice is a little strange. (But please, no foul language for kitty names.)
- Do consider (somewhat) if the name will fit on a pet tag if that’s important to you. Yes, microchips are great, but I still believe we need conventional tags/collars too.
- Remember it’s OK to pick a “people name.” I think it’s cute when cats are named Elaine or Ellie. Though there’s nothing wrong with traditional cat names, you shouldn’t limit yourself either.
- Try to pick a name that describes your cat’s personality. Though it may be funny to give a sweet cat a famous gangster name, you might grow tired of it.
- Be a bit original. If you name a tuxedo cat Sylvester, you might get made fun of. I’ve seen it happen. However, if your heart is set on such a name, go with it anyway. Who cares what mean people say?
- Make sure you know the cat’s sex before naming to avoid do-overs!
(Image via Peggy Rowland)
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