Help me name my new cat?
October 15, 2013 5:54 PM Subscribe
I adopted a new cat today and need help naming him. There's history here, so please check inside for details and pictures of existing cat and new cat.
About three years ago, I adopted a pair of brother cats. The black-and-white one I named Niko; the stripey one I named Jacob. These names were from the characters Niko and Jacob in Grand Theft Auto IV.
Much to my regret, Niko died about 6 months ago. Today, I adopted a new cat as a companion to Jacob and myself, and I need help coming up with a good name for him!
I don't think I want to continue the GTA IV naming scheme; my ideas so far are Maxwell (Max) or Zeke. But I'm not sold on either one of those, and would love to hear your thoughts.
About three years ago, I adopted a pair of brother cats. The black-and-white one I named Niko; the stripey one I named Jacob. These names were from the characters Niko and Jacob in Grand Theft Auto IV.
Much to my regret, Niko died about 6 months ago. Today, I adopted a new cat as a companion to Jacob and myself, and I need help coming up with a good name for him!
I don't think I want to continue the GTA IV naming scheme; my ideas so far are Maxwell (Max) or Zeke. But I'm not sold on either one of those, and would love to hear your thoughts.
He's a Wallace or a Grommet to me. Bless his little sprightly toesies!
posted by These Birds of a Feather at 6:00 PM on October 15, 2013
posted by These Birds of a Feather at 6:00 PM on October 15, 2013
How's about Case?
posted by just_ducky at 6:10 PM on October 15, 2013 [3 favorites]
posted by just_ducky at 6:10 PM on October 15, 2013 [3 favorites]
Guybrush.
Kody, says my girlfriend. Off of some youtube cat thingy
posted by Jacen at 6:18 PM on October 15, 2013
Kody, says my girlfriend. Off of some youtube cat thingy
posted by Jacen at 6:18 PM on October 15, 2013
Oreo.
posted by tafetta, darling! at 6:19 PM on October 15, 2013 [2 favorites]
posted by tafetta, darling! at 6:19 PM on October 15, 2013 [2 favorites]
Pazu or Haku --2 of my favorite Myasaki characters.
posted by I'm Brian and so's my wife! at 6:19 PM on October 15, 2013
posted by I'm Brian and so's my wife! at 6:19 PM on October 15, 2013
My fuzzes are all named after streets, and I am amazed by how much he looks like our little buddy Fairfax. Do you know anything about where he came from? Maybe an homage to his geographical roots? In any case, Fairfax mostly gets called Tiny, Wilshire is Fuzzy, and Pico is Boo.
Tuxedo cats = best cats. Congratulations on your new buddy.
posted by avocet at 6:21 PM on October 15, 2013 [1 favorite]
Tuxedo cats = best cats. Congratulations on your new buddy.
posted by avocet at 6:21 PM on October 15, 2013 [1 favorite]
New cat is tiny, but has the longest tail! It almost looks like it could help him fly. What about Mingus, after the winged cat in The Unwritten? Alternately, maybe Spandy, after cartoonist James Kochalka's late cat—that's what I named my router!
posted by limeonaire at 6:22 PM on October 15, 2013
posted by limeonaire at 6:22 PM on October 15, 2013
I'd suggest something that goes with another Jacob.
The only one I can think of is Jacob from LOST - so maybe Smoky, as in the smoke monster?
Or maybe another important character like Benjamin Linus, John Locke, etc?
If you know other Jacobs, feel free to substitute!
This way you have a new naming convention, and Jacob gets to keep his name. Everyone wins!
posted by trivia genius at 6:22 PM on October 15, 2013
The only one I can think of is Jacob from LOST - so maybe Smoky, as in the smoke monster?
Or maybe another important character like Benjamin Linus, John Locke, etc?
If you know other Jacobs, feel free to substitute!
This way you have a new naming convention, and Jacob gets to keep his name. Everyone wins!
posted by trivia genius at 6:22 PM on October 15, 2013
Oh I loooove his beard!! It is perfect! I say Carlos or Franco, or Jonathan
posted by lakersfan1222 at 6:23 PM on October 15, 2013
posted by lakersfan1222 at 6:23 PM on October 15, 2013
Response by poster: Oh, Jacob will be keeping his name no matter what. He's had it too long to change. Plus, that's his name =).
posted by Juffo-Wup at 6:27 PM on October 15, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by Juffo-Wup at 6:27 PM on October 15, 2013 [1 favorite]
Bobby came to mind immediately upon seeing those pictures. BOBBY!
posted by juliagulia at 6:28 PM on October 15, 2013
posted by juliagulia at 6:28 PM on October 15, 2013
Somebody is going to name their tuxedo cat Mister Fancy Britches or by god I will die trying.
posted by elizardbits at 6:30 PM on October 15, 2013 [8 favorites]
posted by elizardbits at 6:30 PM on October 15, 2013 [8 favorites]
Response by poster: Bruce!
I sort of like that, but I'm afraid it's too close to Brucie, the homophobic steroid junkie from GTA IV =).
Even if that wasn't "who he is named after," it's what I would think of every time :P.
posted by Juffo-Wup at 6:43 PM on October 15, 2013
I sort of like that, but I'm afraid it's too close to Brucie, the homophobic steroid junkie from GTA IV =).
Even if that wasn't "who he is named after," it's what I would think of every time :P.
posted by Juffo-Wup at 6:43 PM on October 15, 2013
I'll repeat what I said earlier, you've been using NuCat frequently so I say shorten it and go with "Nuke"
posted by ish__ at 6:44 PM on October 15, 2013 [2 favorites]
posted by ish__ at 6:44 PM on October 15, 2013 [2 favorites]
Minty Fresh.
posted by schrodycat at 6:44 PM on October 15, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by schrodycat at 6:44 PM on October 15, 2013 [1 favorite]
Nuke - because NuCat is also kinda awesome!
posted by Youremyworld at 6:56 PM on October 15, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by Youremyworld at 6:56 PM on October 15, 2013 [1 favorite]
It is obvious that this cat should be named Zorro.
posted by Wordwoman at 7:03 PM on October 15, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by Wordwoman at 7:03 PM on October 15, 2013 [1 favorite]
Or Esau.
posted by Wordwoman at 7:04 PM on October 15, 2013 [5 favorites]
posted by Wordwoman at 7:04 PM on October 15, 2013 [5 favorites]
Ruffian!
posted by spinturtle at 7:06 PM on October 15, 2013
posted by spinturtle at 7:06 PM on October 15, 2013
Laces.
posted by NikitaNikita at 7:13 PM on October 15, 2013
posted by NikitaNikita at 7:13 PM on October 15, 2013
Teddy
Clarence
Vlad the long tailer
Shamu
posted by carmicha at 7:18 PM on October 15, 2013 [1 favorite]
Clarence
Vlad the long tailer
Shamu
posted by carmicha at 7:18 PM on October 15, 2013 [1 favorite]
uggggh that is the cutest cat. I love his little beard. I have a tuxie too and they really are the sweetest cats.
anyway I would name him franz or seymour.
posted by kerning at 7:19 PM on October 15, 2013 [2 favorites]
anyway I would name him franz or seymour.
posted by kerning at 7:19 PM on October 15, 2013 [2 favorites]
I know you don't want to continue the GTA IV naming scheme, but naming him after someone from GTA V seems like an idea that needs to be considered. I kind of like Franklin.
posted by cali59 at 7:32 PM on October 15, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by cali59 at 7:32 PM on October 15, 2013 [1 favorite]
Catfilter.
posted by turbid dahlia at 7:52 PM on October 15, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by turbid dahlia at 7:52 PM on October 15, 2013 [1 favorite]
Otto! (Yes, like Auto - but maybe not so close that it has to count as an homage to the game.)
posted by juliplease at 7:52 PM on October 15, 2013 [3 favorites]
posted by juliplease at 7:52 PM on October 15, 2013 [3 favorites]
KitCat
posted by WhitenoisE at 7:57 PM on October 15, 2013
posted by WhitenoisE at 7:57 PM on October 15, 2013
So sorry to hear about Niko. He looks like he was a happy fellow.
I was thinking Esau, too. Or with that spiffy goatee, maybe Maynard.
If he ever grows into that tail, Lord help us all.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 8:26 PM on October 15, 2013 [1 favorite]
I was thinking Esau, too. Or with that spiffy goatee, maybe Maynard.
If he ever grows into that tail, Lord help us all.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 8:26 PM on October 15, 2013 [1 favorite]
I rarely participate in these naming threads because I never have good ideas, but he really looks like a Sam to me.
posted by easy, lucky, free at 8:52 PM on October 15, 2013
posted by easy, lucky, free at 8:52 PM on October 15, 2013
Rudy.
posted by Cookbooks and Chaos at 9:01 PM on October 15, 2013
posted by Cookbooks and Chaos at 9:01 PM on October 15, 2013
Astor, a character in one of Flannery O'Connor's books who said that black and white were the same. Other suggestions: Tucker, Milo, Miles, Claude (Clawed?)
posted by Ostara at 9:57 PM on October 15, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by Ostara at 9:57 PM on October 15, 2013 [1 favorite]
I am so sorry to hear your handsome Nico kitty is gone. These furry little weirdos really work their way right into your heart, don't they?
But thank goodness, now you have this adorable little tuxedoed guy to keep you and brother Jacob company again!
I don't suppose we want to go the Sparkly route and team Jacob up with a rival Edward, do we? No? Right, then perhaps Bond, as he is already suitably attired? Tuxedoes always make me think of James Bond.
Or Hugh, as the last bearded bloke I can recall seeing all dressed up and spiffy was Hugh Jackman. Bonus, Hugh cat and Nucat are just the tiniest sliver apart phonetically!
Or, if you like videogame names, for a rather cryptic reference to another guy in a black suit, name him "47".
You know who has the very bestest cat names, though? Greg Nog. Why is he not here, does he not know there is a cat thread going on?!
Well. If he were here, he would suggest something like...hmmm...lemme think. Tinybeard Pirate Cat? Tailnado Tux Tomcat? Something like that. ;)
Me, I would probably call your new little kitty Frank. Why? After Frank Beard. Because he has a beard! And it would make me giggle, since Frank Beard, ironically, is the only member of ZZ Top who is actually completely unbearded.
posted by misha at 11:42 PM on October 15, 2013
But thank goodness, now you have this adorable little tuxedoed guy to keep you and brother Jacob company again!
I don't suppose we want to go the Sparkly route and team Jacob up with a rival Edward, do we? No? Right, then perhaps Bond, as he is already suitably attired? Tuxedoes always make me think of James Bond.
Or Hugh, as the last bearded bloke I can recall seeing all dressed up and spiffy was Hugh Jackman. Bonus, Hugh cat and Nucat are just the tiniest sliver apart phonetically!
Or, if you like videogame names, for a rather cryptic reference to another guy in a black suit, name him "47".
You know who has the very bestest cat names, though? Greg Nog. Why is he not here, does he not know there is a cat thread going on?!
Well. If he were here, he would suggest something like...hmmm...lemme think. Tinybeard Pirate Cat? Tailnado Tux Tomcat? Something like that. ;)
Me, I would probably call your new little kitty Frank. Why? After Frank Beard. Because he has a beard! And it would make me giggle, since Frank Beard, ironically, is the only member of ZZ Top who is actually completely unbearded.
posted by misha at 11:42 PM on October 15, 2013
When I looked at his photo he told me his name was Munster. (Or Muenster.)
posted by elizeh at 12:20 AM on October 16, 2013
posted by elizeh at 12:20 AM on October 16, 2013
Winston.
posted by MT at 12:51 AM on October 16, 2013 [2 favorites]
posted by MT at 12:51 AM on October 16, 2013 [2 favorites]
Jacob was Marley's first name in "A Christmas Carol," and since these two guys are going to be partners, maybe NuCat could be Ebenezer. Eb or Ben or Benny for short.
Also, "Tuxie McGee" is my standard casual nickname for all tuxedo cats.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 4:41 AM on October 16, 2013 [1 favorite]
Also, "Tuxie McGee" is my standard casual nickname for all tuxedo cats.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 4:41 AM on October 16, 2013 [1 favorite]
Nova.
posted by Kaleidoscope at 5:09 AM on October 16, 2013
posted by Kaleidoscope at 5:09 AM on October 16, 2013
I like Tux as a name too.
He looks like a real character!
posted by Ruthless Bunny at 6:03 AM on October 16, 2013
He looks like a real character!
posted by Ruthless Bunny at 6:03 AM on October 16, 2013
Bosley
posted by honey.orange.honey at 6:17 AM on October 16, 2013
posted by honey.orange.honey at 6:17 AM on October 16, 2013
Minty Fresh.
Three guesses where you got that, schrodycat. Our kitten is Morrigan.
posted by dlugoczaj at 6:55 AM on October 16, 2013
Three guesses where you got that, schrodycat. Our kitten is Morrigan.
posted by dlugoczaj at 6:55 AM on October 16, 2013
James. On account of the tux.
posted by leotrotsky at 8:56 AM on October 16, 2013
posted by leotrotsky at 8:56 AM on October 16, 2013
I'll be the guy this thread who says Jeoffrey
However his schnozz markings also make me want to say Durante.
And his hairdo makes me think of Alfalfa. I think Alfalfa would be an amazing name for a cat.
posted by Infinity_8 at 9:11 AM on October 16, 2013
However his schnozz markings also make me want to say Durante.
And his hairdo makes me think of Alfalfa. I think Alfalfa would be an amazing name for a cat.
posted by Infinity_8 at 9:11 AM on October 16, 2013
Jasper. Or Monkey.
posted by 912 Greens at 11:48 AM on October 16, 2013
posted by 912 Greens at 11:48 AM on October 16, 2013
Blot.
posted by TheRedArmy at 11:59 AM on October 16, 2013
posted by TheRedArmy at 11:59 AM on October 16, 2013
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posted by Juffo-Wup at 5:55 PM on October 15, 2013