Finding good names for kittens or cats can seem overwhelming at first. You want something that is unique, different and cute. And it has to be something that you will not get tired of repeating every day for the next fifteen or twenty years! It has to fit in with your new kitty’s appearance, personality, and lifestyle.
The possibilities are endless. That’s the nice thing about naming an animal. There are no limits to your creativity. You don’t have to fit in on the playground, and no one will make fun of your name if it’s really wacky. So go ahead, express yourself!
Ok, now what? Well, one idea is to look up lists of popular cat names. But that could thwart your plan to be original. You want to be unique, so why choose the same name as everyone else? However, it is a good way to start. It can give you some ideas.
The first thing to think about with each name is how it will sound. You’re going to have to say it a lot, and you don’t want to get tired of it. Also, you want your cat to hear it easily. That’s why many cats have a name with a long vowel sound; they quickly pick up on your name if it has a long vowel, like the “e” in Leo.
Kitten names can reflect their appearance. If you have a black cat, how about Luna, Midnight or Ninja? A white cat could be called Bianca. A tiger cat could be called, well, you know!
The next idea is to take brainstorming one step further. For example, let’s say you have a gray kitten. Smokey is an obvious choice. Instead, he thinks about all the gray things. Gray weather makes me think of clouds, storms, what about Twister or Nimbus (short for cumulonimbus cloud type)? Or maybe your kitty is more silvery? Platinum is a clever name. Silver leads to jewelry, how about bling?
You may want to think about your kitty’s personality. Do you love to climb? Is she a total snuggle-bug? These traits can lead to a name! I once knew a kitten who was crazy. His owner gave him a Native American name that reflected his wild nature.
Some of the best kitten names are the ones that reflect your unique character. Do you have a favorite author, sports hero, or even a hobby? Take some time to think about it, and you just might come up with the perfect name!
If you are going to have two kittens, you can choose to have their names match. Twin kitten names are fun and convey a special relationship between the kittens. On the other hand, many choose to name each kitten individually. It is totally your choice.
Do you want to be extravagant? I have personally known Hosehead, Chainsaw and Three. There really are no limits when it comes to unique kitty names!
Some of the best names for kittens are human names, precisely because they are human! Some of the best human name choices are so human that they are absolutely quirky and unique to a cat!
No hurry. Meet your kitty. Spend some time bonding and observing it, and in the meantime think about some of these categories:
- human names
- mythology
- real life celebrities
- mythology
- Literature
- Climate
- Your hobbies and personal interests
Kitten names can come from anywhere. All of these provide great inspiration, and once you pick the perfect name, you’ll know!
