"Fluffy" isn't gonna cut it
September 19, 2013 2:51 PM Subscribe
Cat name help!
As an update to this question, I finally got my kitty this week. Here she is. She's about 3 years old, quite small with a little lady meow, and very friendly. Though we are still getting used to each other she is super sweet, and she needs a name!
I think my only weird specification is that it be a two-syllable name
Suggestions, please! :)
As an update to this question, I finally got my kitty this week. Here she is. She's about 3 years old, quite small with a little lady meow, and very friendly. Though we are still getting used to each other she is super sweet, and she needs a name!
I think my only weird specification is that it be a two-syllable name
Suggestions, please! :)
Phoebe?
posted by Sequence at 3:02 PM on September 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by Sequence at 3:02 PM on September 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
Matilda McFlufferbonnet.
posted by mochapickle at 3:05 PM on September 19, 2013 [2 favorites]
posted by mochapickle at 3:05 PM on September 19, 2013 [2 favorites]
Petunia!
posted by theweasel at 3:06 PM on September 19, 2013 [2 favorites]
posted by theweasel at 3:06 PM on September 19, 2013 [2 favorites]
Agnes
posted by carmicha at 3:06 PM on September 19, 2013 [4 favorites]
posted by carmicha at 3:06 PM on September 19, 2013 [4 favorites]
Cinnamon.
posted by AppleTurnover at 3:07 PM on September 19, 2013
posted by AppleTurnover at 3:07 PM on September 19, 2013
She looks like a Phoebe to me. Or possibly an Alice.
posted by sarcasticah at 3:10 PM on September 19, 2013
posted by sarcasticah at 3:10 PM on September 19, 2013
Cute! That's a Waffles if I ever saw one. Waffles.
posted by dayintoday at 3:13 PM on September 19, 2013 [13 favorites]
posted by dayintoday at 3:13 PM on September 19, 2013 [13 favorites]
Elsa? Elise? Evie? For some reason the E names feel right to me. Esther?
posted by beryllium at 3:15 PM on September 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by beryllium at 3:15 PM on September 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
Tesla
posted by ProfSaraBellum at 3:19 PM on September 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by ProfSaraBellum at 3:19 PM on September 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
Monster
Luster
Stephie
I understand that the sounds cats hear best are "T", "K", and "S". My former cat Atticus had the whole shebang going for her, and I've tried to keep at least one of the sounds in subsequent cat names (see, e.g., Cosgrove & Little Kiwi).
I also had some family members who named their dog Linda. I don't know why "Linda" sounds peculiar to me as an animal name, considering that many people name their animals common human names, but somehow it just seems...off.
posted by janey47 at 3:27 PM on September 19, 2013
Luster
Stephie
I understand that the sounds cats hear best are "T", "K", and "S". My former cat Atticus had the whole shebang going for her, and I've tried to keep at least one of the sounds in subsequent cat names (see, e.g., Cosgrove & Little Kiwi).
I also had some family members who named their dog Linda. I don't know why "Linda" sounds peculiar to me as an animal name, considering that many people name their animals common human names, but somehow it just seems...off.
posted by janey47 at 3:27 PM on September 19, 2013
Tamsin, definitely Tamsin.
posted by Scram at 3:30 PM on September 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by Scram at 3:30 PM on September 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
Alley McCat (this is my +1's suggestion)
Mackerel (also the +1's)
Bernice
posted by sciencegeek at 3:31 PM on September 19, 2013
Mackerel (also the +1's)
Bernice
posted by sciencegeek at 3:31 PM on September 19, 2013
Leopard
posted by Sticherbeast at 3:34 PM on September 19, 2013
posted by Sticherbeast at 3:34 PM on September 19, 2013
Emily
or name her for a spice - Nutmeg, Cardamom, etc.
posted by LobsterMitten at 3:34 PM on September 19, 2013
or name her for a spice - Nutmeg, Cardamom, etc.
posted by LobsterMitten at 3:34 PM on September 19, 2013
Tiny
Lady
but I'm really leaning towards Nugget. Don't know why.
posted by ambrosia at 3:36 PM on September 19, 2013
Lady
but I'm really leaning towards Nugget. Don't know why.
posted by ambrosia at 3:36 PM on September 19, 2013
Sawdust.
posted by ArmyOfKittens at 3:38 PM on September 19, 2013
posted by ArmyOfKittens at 3:38 PM on September 19, 2013
Polka
posted by Fig at 3:41 PM on September 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by Fig at 3:41 PM on September 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
She looks like a Cleo to me. ♥
posted by Maya Cecile at 3:58 PM on September 19, 2013
posted by Maya Cecile at 3:58 PM on September 19, 2013
Divinity.
'Divvy' for short, because with those coat colors, she bears a a strong resemblance to classic divinity with nuts and fruit.
posted by jamjam at 4:27 PM on September 19, 2013
'Divvy' for short, because with those coat colors, she bears a a strong resemblance to classic divinity with nuts and fruit.
posted by jamjam at 4:27 PM on September 19, 2013
She looks like a Princess to to me. (What a cutie!)
posted by epersonae at 4:40 PM on September 19, 2013
posted by epersonae at 4:40 PM on September 19, 2013
Love Sophie!
posted by michellenoel at 4:45 PM on September 19, 2013
posted by michellenoel at 4:45 PM on September 19, 2013
That's a Barbara if I've ever seen one.
posted by yoga at 4:52 PM on September 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by yoga at 4:52 PM on September 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
my suggestion is Gemma. she's precious. congratulations :)
posted by dmbfan93 at 4:55 PM on September 19, 2013
posted by dmbfan93 at 4:55 PM on September 19, 2013
My husband took one look at her and said, "Gwyneth. That cat's name is Gwyneth."
posted by little mouth at 5:06 PM on September 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by little mouth at 5:06 PM on September 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
Marshmallow, because her colors are like roasted marshmallows.
brought to you by Mr. Verdandi
posted by Verdandi at 5:18 PM on September 19, 2013
brought to you by Mr. Verdandi
posted by Verdandi at 5:18 PM on September 19, 2013
I see a "Pada" (long "a" like "paw") or something with the "P" sound.
posted by St. Peepsburg at 5:22 PM on September 19, 2013
posted by St. Peepsburg at 5:22 PM on September 19, 2013
I saw her little elfin face and her gingery colouring and thought immediately of Aoife (alt spelling Aífe), pronounced EE-fuh. Means, according to various sources, beauty/pleasure/radiant.
posted by Athanassiel at 5:26 PM on September 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by Athanassiel at 5:26 PM on September 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
Chihiro, or Sen (from Miyazaki's movie Spirited Away)
posted by I'm Brian and so's my wife! at 5:29 PM on September 19, 2013
posted by I'm Brian and so's my wife! at 5:29 PM on September 19, 2013
Gitchy.
I've been reading Sandra Boynton's "Tickle Book" to the Lurglette. Is has cats tickling each other saying "Gitchy gitchy goo!".
I know you don't care, but I thought I'd give the reason.
posted by It's Never Lurgi at 5:46 PM on September 19, 2013
I've been reading Sandra Boynton's "Tickle Book" to the Lurglette. Is has cats tickling each other saying "Gitchy gitchy goo!".
I know you don't care, but I thought I'd give the reason.
posted by It's Never Lurgi at 5:46 PM on September 19, 2013
Did you rescue her from a shelter (kitty prison)? How about Piper, after the character in Orange is the New Black?
posted by Ostara at 6:57 PM on September 19, 2013 [3 favorites]
posted by Ostara at 6:57 PM on September 19, 2013 [3 favorites]
Fruny (née Frunobulax).
Effie (from the Piranha Club)
Thewhelk (after The Whelk)
Marie (after Curie)
Derpette (after teh intartubez)
Scratchy (after Itchy & Scratchy)
Skyler (after Breaking Bad)
Nixie
Goliad (pushing the two-syllable rule, but hey!)
posted by ostranenie at 7:15 PM on September 19, 2013
Effie (from the Piranha Club)
Thewhelk (after The Whelk)
Marie (after Curie)
Derpette (after teh intartubez)
Scratchy (after Itchy & Scratchy)
Skyler (after Breaking Bad)
Nixie
Goliad (pushing the two-syllable rule, but hey!)
posted by ostranenie at 7:15 PM on September 19, 2013
Did you rescue her from a shelter (kitty prison)?
Name her after one of the orphan in Annie! Eg Annie, Pepper ("oh my goodness!"), Duffy, July, Tessie. (Or Sandy the dog, or Lily the villain's girlfriend)
posted by LobsterMitten at 7:30 PM on September 19, 2013
Name her after one of the orphan in Annie! Eg Annie, Pepper ("oh my goodness!"), Duffy, July, Tessie. (Or Sandy the dog, or Lily the villain's girlfriend)
posted by LobsterMitten at 7:30 PM on September 19, 2013
Mr. Concolora suggested 'Butterscotch'. He is taking it back because it doesn't fit in the two syllable rule, but I liked it enough that I am posting it anyway.
It also shortens well for all the incredibly stupid nicknames that we all come up with for our cats -- 'Butter-Fluffer-Pants' or 'Scotchykins', etc.
:)
posted by Concolora at 7:38 PM on September 19, 2013
It also shortens well for all the incredibly stupid nicknames that we all come up with for our cats -- 'Butter-Fluffer-Pants' or 'Scotchykins', etc.
:)
posted by Concolora at 7:38 PM on September 19, 2013
Lola.
posted by cairnoflore at 8:05 PM on September 19, 2013
posted by cairnoflore at 8:05 PM on September 19, 2013
St. Ives.
posted by Deodand at 8:17 PM on September 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by Deodand at 8:17 PM on September 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: Wow, so many awesome suggestions! :) I should have said, "two or more syllables"...as long as they're long names that I can shorten then I don't mind. And yes, I rescued her from a high-kill shelter, I hope she likes it here with me!
posted by sprezzy at 8:48 PM on September 19, 2013
posted by sprezzy at 8:48 PM on September 19, 2013
Cilla, short for Priscilla.
posted by MexicanYenta at 8:59 PM on September 19, 2013
posted by MexicanYenta at 8:59 PM on September 19, 2013
The correct name for your cat is Ethel.
posted by lois1950 at 9:56 PM on September 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by lois1950 at 9:56 PM on September 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
Pretty kitty! May I suggest one of my dream baby names (that everyone assures me I CANNOT actually name a baby): Eunice.
posted by Aquifer at 5:37 AM on September 20, 2013
posted by Aquifer at 5:37 AM on September 20, 2013
Concetta.
posted by WeekendJen at 5:47 AM on September 20, 2013
posted by WeekendJen at 5:47 AM on September 20, 2013
So many good names here! We just named our new kitten Rosie, and it's perfect for her. Maybe it'll work for you?
(I had a 5 year old helping with the naming process and I was really trying to avoid naming her something princess-y. No offense sugarbomb, but I didn't want to call a cat Princess Fluffybutt for the next ~15 years. :)
posted by melissa at 6:09 AM on September 20, 2013 [1 favorite]
(I had a 5 year old helping with the naming process and I was really trying to avoid naming her something princess-y. No offense sugarbomb, but I didn't want to call a cat Princess Fluffybutt for the next ~15 years. :)
posted by melissa at 6:09 AM on September 20, 2013 [1 favorite]
Mr. heavenstobetsy says, "That’s an Audrey. Because she looks like Audrey Hepburn."
posted by heavenstobetsy at 6:33 AM on September 20, 2013
posted by heavenstobetsy at 6:33 AM on September 20, 2013
Also, Deirdre.
posted by heavenstobetsy at 6:38 AM on September 20, 2013
posted by heavenstobetsy at 6:38 AM on September 20, 2013
Clara
posted by parakeetdog at 12:55 PM on September 20, 2013
posted by parakeetdog at 12:55 PM on September 20, 2013
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