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This 3 year old fellow is my first cat ever! He's sweet and playful and curious. Rather than immediately hiding as I've heard most cats do upon coming home, he explored the entire apartment and then plopped himself down at my feet. He's an observer, a climber, and a lover. I've never named a pet before, please hope me! He came with the name Stevie from the shelter, which I don't hate, and I am toying with the name Jasper, but I'm not 100% sold.
Looks like a Pendragon to me (or maybe ballpoint dragon). Stevie C. Pendragon
posted by Namlit at 10:56 AM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by Namlit at 10:56 AM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
He looks like a good Jasper to me! What a sweet boy ... you are both lucky.
Also ... that round toy with the white ball in it ... you can get a replacement ball that lights up when it rolls!
posted by mccxxiii at 10:56 AM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
Also ... that round toy with the white ball in it ... you can get a replacement ball that lights up when it rolls!
posted by mccxxiii at 10:56 AM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
I had a cat named Jasper. I named him after the Canadian national park.
Jasper is a fine name for a cat.
Jasper.
posted by bondcliff at 10:57 AM on January 14, 2019 [4 favorites]
Jasper is a fine name for a cat.
Jasper.
posted by bondcliff at 10:57 AM on January 14, 2019 [4 favorites]
Looks like a Jasper to me.
posted by Faint of Butt at 10:58 AM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by Faint of Butt at 10:58 AM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
This definitely looks like a Jaspery cat to me!
Or something Arthurian? He could be a Percival, or a Galahad. He's on a quest!
posted by Tomorrowful at 11:00 AM on January 14, 2019 [2 favorites]
Or something Arthurian? He could be a Percival, or a Galahad. He's on a quest!
posted by Tomorrowful at 11:00 AM on January 14, 2019 [2 favorites]
Aaaahhh I love him. Jasper is nice. Though I took my kitty's foster care name and parlayed it into a Shakespearean character name so if you wanted to do that with Stevie you get Stephano, the drunken butler from the Tempest (or the servant of Portia in Merchant, but drunken butler is funnier for a cat name).
posted by wellred at 11:04 AM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by wellred at 11:04 AM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
Jasper is a totally good name. My next best idea is Neil Armstrong.
Also please know that the replacement ball mccxxiii mentioned scares the hell out of some cats (including mine) so don't toss out the regular ball if you get one of the light-up ones.
posted by bile and syntax at 11:05 AM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
Also please know that the replacement ball mccxxiii mentioned scares the hell out of some cats (including mine) so don't toss out the regular ball if you get one of the light-up ones.
posted by bile and syntax at 11:05 AM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
+ for Jasper. I also have to admit I watched Jasper play with that ball in the loop track about 6 times in a row.
You got a good one.
posted by AugustWest at 11:08 AM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
You got a good one.
posted by AugustWest at 11:08 AM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: There will be no blinky ball. I do theatrical lighting for a living—I am full up on flashing lights in my life!
posted by mollymayhem at 11:08 AM on January 14, 2019 [7 favorites]
posted by mollymayhem at 11:08 AM on January 14, 2019 [7 favorites]
Lawd that is an adorable cat! Jasper suits him wonderfullly, though I will also toss out Mueller as good name for a being who hits the ground running and explores and observes everything.
posted by apparently at 11:19 AM on January 14, 2019 [3 favorites]
posted by apparently at 11:19 AM on January 14, 2019 [3 favorites]
Oh no, that's definitely a Fang.
posted by Tell Me No Lies at 11:23 AM on January 14, 2019
posted by Tell Me No Lies at 11:23 AM on January 14, 2019
Jasper suits him, but I think he also looks like a Vince.
posted by northernish at 11:25 AM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by northernish at 11:25 AM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
He is adorable, and I think your first instinct is spot on. He looks like a Jasper!
Congratulations on your new family member!
posted by bookmammal at 11:33 AM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
Congratulations on your new family member!
posted by bookmammal at 11:33 AM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
Edward Gorey
posted by overeducated_alligator at 11:34 AM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by overeducated_alligator at 11:34 AM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
Jasper is a fine name.
Of course, he'll need one of these.
posted by bonehead at 11:38 AM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
Of course, he'll need one of these.
posted by bonehead at 11:38 AM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
Mikey!
posted by Homo neanderthalensis at 11:38 AM on January 14, 2019
posted by Homo neanderthalensis at 11:38 AM on January 14, 2019
...he's sweet and playful and curious.How about Scout?
... he explored the entire apartment and then plopped himself down at my feet.
...he's an observer, a climber, and a lover.
Or how about Mua, short for 'Oumuamua: the Hawaiian word for scout, as recently given to the
posted by elephantsvanish at 11:42 AM on January 14, 2019
I think Jasper is an excellent name for your new Feline Overlord.
posted by Making You Bored For Science at 11:43 AM on January 14, 2019
posted by Making You Bored For Science at 11:43 AM on January 14, 2019
Explorer-Captain Jasper P. Katzenhammer
posted by GenjiandProust at 11:54 AM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by GenjiandProust at 11:54 AM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
Jasper++
posted by holgate at 12:13 PM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by holgate at 12:13 PM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
(He will acquire other names over time, because cat.)
posted by holgate at 12:14 PM on January 14, 2019 [7 favorites]
posted by holgate at 12:14 PM on January 14, 2019 [7 favorites]
Oh he's gorgeous! I don't see him as Jasper, due to association with the red/yellow/ochre of the jasper mineral. So I lean more towards the Arthurian theme mentioned previously.
Failing that how about Conrad?
posted by freya_lamb at 12:19 PM on January 14, 2019
Failing that how about Conrad?
posted by freya_lamb at 12:19 PM on January 14, 2019
Oh to me he is a Nathaniel!
posted by Hermione Granger at 12:21 PM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by Hermione Granger at 12:21 PM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
He looks really confident and dapper with those white socks. I am thinking of something totally overboard for a cat, like Oxford or Yates or Carrington. He also needs a bow tie.
posted by fiercecupcake at 12:23 PM on January 14, 2019 [5 favorites]
posted by fiercecupcake at 12:23 PM on January 14, 2019 [5 favorites]
Wenslydale
posted by OrangeDisk at 12:26 PM on January 14, 2019 [2 favorites]
posted by OrangeDisk at 12:26 PM on January 14, 2019 [2 favorites]
I like Jasper, but I also thought Carrington when I looked at him before I read the comments, so I second that.
posted by Weeping_angel at 12:26 PM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by Weeping_angel at 12:26 PM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
I like Jasper too.
Some explorer-y options...
Cassini
Mariner
Shackleton
Beagle
posted by esoterrica at 12:49 PM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
Some explorer-y options...
Cassini
Mariner
Shackleton
Beagle
posted by esoterrica at 12:49 PM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
Jasper the Brave
posted by MountainDaisy at 1:09 PM on January 14, 2019
posted by MountainDaisy at 1:09 PM on January 14, 2019
He DEF looks like a Jasper and also the most marvelous cat. Congratulations.
posted by missmary6 at 1:26 PM on January 14, 2019
posted by missmary6 at 1:26 PM on January 14, 2019
Jasper is good and though I have switched alliances to the dog camp think he looks like a most excellent cat.
posted by praemunire at 1:41 PM on January 14, 2019
posted by praemunire at 1:41 PM on January 14, 2019
OMG what a gorgeous tabbers!!
Steve was the name of my beloved cat with similar markings. I wish I could find a better picture. I've loved all my pets, but Steve was special. She was so Steve that she stayed Steve even after I found out she was a girl.
Anyway, your boy is so dapper in his little pinstriped suit! Jasper and Stevie are both great, but I'd also be tempted by Dapper Dan.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 1:56 PM on January 14, 2019 [2 favorites]
Steve was the name of my beloved cat with similar markings. I wish I could find a better picture. I've loved all my pets, but Steve was special. She was so Steve that she stayed Steve even after I found out she was a girl.
Anyway, your boy is so dapper in his little pinstriped suit! Jasper and Stevie are both great, but I'd also be tempted by Dapper Dan.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 1:56 PM on January 14, 2019 [2 favorites]
In one picture I see that that charming fellow has multicolor toe beans, with bright pink toe beans? What a handsome boy!
I think he is a Neville.
posted by jillithd at 2:49 PM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
I think he is a Neville.
posted by jillithd at 2:49 PM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
To me Jasper is a black cat name, but only because I have previously known a black cat called Jasper.
That cat is so confident and laid back. He is the King of Cool. "Marlon" works in that context, but then so does "Steve" (as in McQueen).
posted by bent back tulips at 3:24 PM on January 14, 2019 [2 favorites]
That cat is so confident and laid back. He is the King of Cool. "Marlon" works in that context, but then so does "Steve" (as in McQueen).
posted by bent back tulips at 3:24 PM on January 14, 2019 [2 favorites]
Sherlock for the inquisitive observer cat!
posted by Hold your seahorses at 3:24 PM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by Hold your seahorses at 3:24 PM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
In one picture I see that that charming fellow has multicolor toe beans, with bright pink toe beans?
My Steve had what I call "hoof beans" - black central "palm" surrounded by pink toes.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 3:29 PM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
My Steve had what I call "hoof beans" - black central "palm" surrounded by pink toes.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 3:29 PM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
My very favoritest cat I've ever had was named Jasper Twinkletoes. He was a gray longhaired tabby with white feet like your cat. He also went by Mr Lovins since he was such a loving cat. I heartily endorse Jasper as a fine name.
posted by a humble nudibranch at 3:39 PM on January 14, 2019 [2 favorites]
posted by a humble nudibranch at 3:39 PM on January 14, 2019 [2 favorites]
FYI my cat has this exact same chill personality. My vet told me every once in a while they get a cat like this and they're wonderful. It's a special delight and you are very fortunate. Enjoy!
PS I also like Jasper
posted by St. Peepsburg at 3:59 PM on January 14, 2019
PS I also like Jasper
posted by St. Peepsburg at 3:59 PM on January 14, 2019
Rascal
or
Rowdy
Rascal is a little easier for a cat to hear. Or get this guy a playmate and use 'em both hee hee
posted by janey47 at 5:03 PM on January 14, 2019
or
Rowdy
Rascal is a little easier for a cat to hear. Or get this guy a playmate and use 'em both hee hee
posted by janey47 at 5:03 PM on January 14, 2019
This handsome boy is most definitely, without question, a Theodore.
posted by spinturtle at 6:30 PM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by spinturtle at 6:30 PM on January 14, 2019 [1 favorite]
He looks very much like my ex’s cat, whose name was Wasabi.
My first cat’s name was Jasper.
We are cat-linked, doubly.
posted by greermahoney at 9:14 PM on January 14, 2019
My first cat’s name was Jasper.
We are cat-linked, doubly.
posted by greermahoney at 9:14 PM on January 14, 2019
He might could be a Gomez.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 10:09 PM on January 14, 2019
posted by The Underpants Monster at 10:09 PM on January 14, 2019
Hahaha a friend just told me their cousin had a baby and named the kid Jasper and I blurted out "Jasper is a cats name!" AND IT IS, IT IS A CAT'S NAME
+1 vote for Jasper
posted by Dynex at 10:17 PM on January 14, 2019 [2 favorites]
+1 vote for Jasper
posted by Dynex at 10:17 PM on January 14, 2019 [2 favorites]
With those white mittens, you could call him Jasper Jazzhands.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 10:20 PM on January 14, 2019 [2 favorites]
posted by The Underpants Monster at 10:20 PM on January 14, 2019 [2 favorites]
You might consider Jasper for your fun cat. He will no doubt show many facets of his curiosity and playfulness. Look at all the different colors of jasper:
posted by Cranberry at 12:31 AM on January 15, 2019 [1 favorite]
posted by Cranberry at 12:31 AM on January 15, 2019 [1 favorite]
Sorry, the link will not print, but you can look in Google images for lots of jasper pix.
posted by Cranberry at 12:35 AM on January 15, 2019
posted by Cranberry at 12:35 AM on January 15, 2019
Oooh, Jasper can be green, like the kitty's eyes.
Lots of votes for Jasper here.
I also spend a little time watching him play. Very entertaining feline!
posted by TrishaU at 1:15 AM on January 15, 2019
Lots of votes for Jasper here.
I also spend a little time watching him play. Very entertaining feline!
posted by TrishaU at 1:15 AM on January 15, 2019
Oh, he is definitely a Jasper, yes. And utterly adorable!
posted by sarcasticah at 7:35 AM on January 15, 2019
posted by sarcasticah at 7:35 AM on January 15, 2019
What a special guy! Looks like he signed his own adoption papers. Jasper is a great name, but I'm very partial to George as a cat name (a good friend's grey kitty is named just that).
posted by elsmith at 8:45 AM on January 15, 2019
posted by elsmith at 8:45 AM on January 15, 2019
This meowface is Pasta.
posted by spinifex23 at 9:35 AM on January 15, 2019
posted by spinifex23 at 9:35 AM on January 15, 2019
He has a tidy little white bib, which made me think of "bib and tucker" so I would call him Tucker.
posted by emjaybee at 6:32 PM on January 15, 2019
posted by emjaybee at 6:32 PM on January 15, 2019
He has a tidy little white bib, which made me think of "bib and tucker" so I would call him Tucker.
Tucker Bibbington, high-powered businesscat.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 9:58 PM on January 15, 2019 [1 favorite]
Tucker Bibbington, high-powered businesscat.
posted by The Underpants Monster at 9:58 PM on January 15, 2019 [1 favorite]
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