Another round of: name our cat?
May 21, 2016 11:16 AM Subscribe
Hello metafilter!
We just brought home a new cat from the shelter today. He's a small, young, tuxedo who's simultaneously playful and a love bug. Name ideas?
Hello metafilter!
We just brought home a new cat from the shelter today. He's a small, young, tuxedo who's simultaneously playful and a love bug. Here's a photo.
He'll be joining our other tuxedo cat, 7yo Maggie, who is still pissed that we're revoking her old child status.
We're thinking maybe a human name, to jive with maggie, but are open to anything. nick-namable names are also nice.
Thanks, hive mind!
Hello metafilter!
We just brought home a new cat from the shelter today. He's a small, young, tuxedo who's simultaneously playful and a love bug. Here's a photo.
He'll be joining our other tuxedo cat, 7yo Maggie, who is still pissed that we're revoking her old child status.
We're thinking maybe a human name, to jive with maggie, but are open to anything. nick-namable names are also nice.
Thanks, hive mind!
Penguin
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 11:19 AM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 11:19 AM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
Anything that can be shortened to Max -- Maximillian, Maximus, etc.
posted by tractorfeed at 11:20 AM on May 21, 2016 [2 favorites]
posted by tractorfeed at 11:20 AM on May 21, 2016 [2 favorites]
Ersatz or Binkle
posted by parmanparman at 11:20 AM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by parmanparman at 11:20 AM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
Best answer: Playful, a lovebug and such a beauty? This cat's name is Prince.
and he is funky
posted by Pallas Athena at 11:22 AM on May 21, 2016 [7 favorites]
and he is funky
posted by Pallas Athena at 11:22 AM on May 21, 2016 [7 favorites]
Look at those eyes!
He looks like an
"Aye-aye"
or a "Lemur"
posted by Sockpuppets 'R' Us at 11:24 AM on May 21, 2016
He looks like an
"Aye-aye"
or a "Lemur"
posted by Sockpuppets 'R' Us at 11:24 AM on May 21, 2016
Harrison. Or Jasper.
posted by palmcorder_yajna at 11:26 AM on May 21, 2016 [2 favorites]
posted by palmcorder_yajna at 11:26 AM on May 21, 2016 [2 favorites]
Pierre.
posted by jamjam at 11:37 AM on May 21, 2016 [2 favorites]
posted by jamjam at 11:37 AM on May 21, 2016 [2 favorites]
Oh, I do like "Jasper." Jaspurr?
posted by thebrokedown at 11:39 AM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by thebrokedown at 11:39 AM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
Martin. Martin and Maggie.
Or another M name:
Marvin
Mervin
Max
Mike
Mickey
Mason
Mortimer
Mac
Magee. Maggie and Magee.
posted by MexicanYenta at 11:46 AM on May 21, 2016 [2 favorites]
Or another M name:
Marvin
Mervin
Max
Mike
Mickey
Mason
Mortimer
Mac
Magee. Maggie and Magee.
posted by MexicanYenta at 11:46 AM on May 21, 2016 [2 favorites]
For a playful tuxedo, pretty much anything from the Jeeves-and-Wooster-verse. (Name list here.) Easily compromised dignity? check. Absurd schoolboy nickname? check. Evening attire? check.
E.G., Bingo Little, Stilton Cheesewright, Hildebrand "Tuppy" Glossop...
posted by miles per flower at 11:55 AM on May 21, 2016 [6 favorites]
E.G., Bingo Little, Stilton Cheesewright, Hildebrand "Tuppy" Glossop...
posted by miles per flower at 11:55 AM on May 21, 2016 [6 favorites]
Oh my...what an adorable little face!
I don't know why, but for some reason he definitely looks like a Simon to me. "Who's a good little kitty? Simon's a good kitty! Yes he is!"
posted by bookmammal at 11:55 AM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
I don't know why, but for some reason he definitely looks like a Simon to me. "Who's a good little kitty? Simon's a good kitty! Yes he is!"
posted by bookmammal at 11:55 AM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
Popsicles (nickname Poppy)
Oliver (because Maggie and Ollie!!)
Sir Tickles
posted by areaperson at 11:56 AM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
Oliver (because Maggie and Ollie!!)
Sir Tickles
posted by areaperson at 11:56 AM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
He is DEFINITELY an Oliver.
posted by sarcasticah at 11:58 AM on May 21, 2016 [3 favorites]
posted by sarcasticah at 11:58 AM on May 21, 2016 [3 favorites]
Best answer: I like what you said about him being a love bug!
So: Bug. Maggie and Bug.
posted by mochapickle at 11:59 AM on May 21, 2016 [2 favorites]
So: Bug. Maggie and Bug.
posted by mochapickle at 11:59 AM on May 21, 2016 [2 favorites]
James (as in James Bond)
posted by Mouse Army at 12:00 PM on May 21, 2016 [2 favorites]
posted by Mouse Army at 12:00 PM on May 21, 2016 [2 favorites]
- Andy or Mandy or Lin, short for Mandolin, because he makes your heart sing. Or Sandy, short for Sandwich.
- Chef, for the apron on his front.
- Mint, for the eyes.
- Tom, short for Tomato
- Also I think he would do well with a name that starts with the letter Z, so I asked Wikipedia and they provided a list of Z names (all Christian but they still sound cool).
posted by aniola at 12:04 PM on May 21, 2016
- Chef, for the apron on his front.
- Mint, for the eyes.
- Tom, short for Tomato
- Also I think he would do well with a name that starts with the letter Z, so I asked Wikipedia and they provided a list of Z names (all Christian but they still sound cool).
posted by aniola at 12:04 PM on May 21, 2016
Marvin! (the Martian)
posted by Namlit at 12:22 PM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by Namlit at 12:22 PM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
He reminds me of a magician for some reason. Maybe Merlin? That would go well with Maggie.
posted by christinetheslp at 12:22 PM on May 21, 2016
posted by christinetheslp at 12:22 PM on May 21, 2016
Thackery Binx
posted by lunastellasol at 12:25 PM on May 21, 2016
posted by lunastellasol at 12:25 PM on May 21, 2016
Best answer: I don't know why, but I looked at the picture and a voice in my head said "Pickle."
posted by rtha at 12:43 PM on May 21, 2016 [3 favorites]
posted by rtha at 12:43 PM on May 21, 2016 [3 favorites]
Zoot. Short for Zut alors, meaning, dang, holy heck, etc in French. But like the suit.
posted by Oyéah at 1:33 PM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by Oyéah at 1:33 PM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
Vander.
posted by pepper bird at 1:45 PM on May 21, 2016
posted by pepper bird at 1:45 PM on May 21, 2016
Tralfaz
posted by Rob Rockets at 1:54 PM on May 21, 2016
posted by Rob Rockets at 1:54 PM on May 21, 2016
Boo
posted by bookworm4125 at 1:57 PM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by bookworm4125 at 1:57 PM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
Felix. That sweet boy is a Felix.
posted by Ruthless Bunny at 2:37 PM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by Ruthless Bunny at 2:37 PM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
Hector. I have no idea why...
posted by kathrynm at 2:40 PM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by kathrynm at 2:40 PM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
Milton. Maggie and Milton sound like two wealthy New Yorkers circa 1925 who like to get dressed up and go out on the town.
posted by castlebravo at 4:43 PM on May 21, 2016 [7 favorites]
posted by castlebravo at 4:43 PM on May 21, 2016 [7 favorites]
Tuxedo? Movin' on up? Contentious relationship with Maggie? His name is Jiggs.
posted by peagood at 5:03 PM on May 21, 2016
posted by peagood at 5:03 PM on May 21, 2016
Jiggs. Jiggs and Maggie.
Haha didn't see peagood's post until after I posted mine.
posted by Dolley at 5:20 PM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
Haha didn't see peagood's post until after I posted mine.
posted by Dolley at 5:20 PM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
You know what goes great with Maggie? Danny Glover.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 6:03 PM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 6:03 PM on May 21, 2016 [1 favorite]
Best answer: MISTER FANCY BRITCHES
COME THE FUCK ON SOMEONE USE THIS NAME IT'S BEEN 6 YEARS
posted by poffin boffin at 7:28 PM on May 21, 2016 [5 favorites]
COME THE FUCK ON SOMEONE USE THIS NAME IT'S BEEN 6 YEARS
posted by poffin boffin at 7:28 PM on May 21, 2016 [5 favorites]
Milton for sure.
posted by TestamentToGrace at 7:40 PM on May 21, 2016
posted by TestamentToGrace at 7:40 PM on May 21, 2016
Came in here to say Danny Glover but spike beat me to it. Again.
posted by bologna on wry at 7:42 PM on May 21, 2016
posted by bologna on wry at 7:42 PM on May 21, 2016
My kid says: Dinky. My other kid says: Magnus "or Darkadoon."
posted by MonkeyToes at 8:32 PM on May 21, 2016
posted by MonkeyToes at 8:32 PM on May 21, 2016
Best answer: Oh my heart! He looks just like our sweet, wonderful Mikey, who is no longer with us. Mikey was The Best Cat, and I can tell that your boy too will be The Best Cat.
So I vote "Mikey."
posted by cooker girl at 6:41 AM on May 22, 2016 [1 favorite]
So I vote "Mikey."
posted by cooker girl at 6:41 AM on May 22, 2016 [1 favorite]
He's definitely a Maxwell. What a cutie!
posted by SisterHavana at 12:36 PM on May 22, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by SisterHavana at 12:36 PM on May 22, 2016 [1 favorite]
Peeve.
posted by markjamesmurphy at 4:50 PM on May 22, 2016
posted by markjamesmurphy at 4:50 PM on May 22, 2016
Wanted to chip in and agree with everyone who voted for Mikey.
Also: that photo of Maggie is hilarious. I love cross cats! Give her some skritchies for us.
posted by orrnyereg at 7:45 AM on May 23, 2016
Also: that photo of Maggie is hilarious. I love cross cats! Give her some skritchies for us.
posted by orrnyereg at 7:45 AM on May 23, 2016
Response by poster: Out of left field, we went with "Bean"
posted by sazerac at 7:34 AM on May 27, 2016 [5 favorites]
posted by sazerac at 7:34 AM on May 27, 2016 [5 favorites]
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posted by feckless fecal fear mongering at 11:18 AM on May 21, 2016