Cat Names

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My very first cat was deaf, so I got a late start on the whole cat-naming thing. If I wanted to call him, I'd thump on the floor. He had a name. In fact, he had lots of names, since he wasn't going to come when called no matter what. Since that time, all of my cats have had multiple names. I've learned a cat that can hear you isn't much more likely to come when called by name than a deaf cat. For some reason, a can opener always works better. Here's a collection of cat names for you. You're welcome to add to the list, since you can never have too many names. Also, you may have more than one cat, so there are names for duos and trios of cats!

All Purpose Cat Names 

Cat Names for Kitty Guys & Gals

Boots (white paws, I can haz it?)
Calico (is it black, orange, and white?)
Cat (present name of the cat in the lens photo)
Darnit
Dammit
Fluffy
Gato
Inscrutable
Kittums
Kitty
Mittens (best if the cat has white paws)
Muffin
Neko
Puffball
Puss
Rover (just because)
Sasha
Spot (whether the cat has one or not)
Tabby (assuming the cat is one)
Tiger (for a tabby)
Whiskers

Photo: Chantel Hurlow (Wikipedia Commons)

Names for the Dynamic Cat Duo 

Batman and Robin
Captain and Tenille
Thing One and Thing Two
Good and Evil
Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum

Trio of Cat Names 

Larry, Curly, Moe
Winkin, Blinkin, Nod
Crosby, Stills, Nash
Eeny, Meeny, Miney
A, B, C

Books of Cat Names 

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Names for White Cats 

Deaf and Not

Alabaster
Chalk
Ghost
Ivory
Milk
Oblivious
Phantom
Spectre
Vanilla

Photo: Icebooter, Wikipedia Commons

Names for Black Cats 

Coal
Blackie
Jet
Kuroneko (black cat)
Obsidian
Onineko (demon cat)
Shadow
Smoky
Soot
Spooky

Photo: Paul Morse

Wikipedia 

The cat (Felis catus), also known as the domestic cat or house cat to distinguish it from other felines and felids, is a small predatory carnivorous species of crepuscular mammal that is valued by humans for its companionship and its ability to hunt vermin, snakes, scorpions, and other unwanted household pests. It has been associated with humans for at least 9,500 years.

A skilled predator, the cat is known to hunt over 1,000 species for food. It can be trained to obey simple commands. Individual cats have also been known to learn on their own to manipulate simple mechanisms, such as doorknobs and toilet handles.YouTube - Gizmo Flushes Cats use a variety of vocalizations and types of body language for communication, including meowing, purring, "trilling", hissing, growling, squeaking, chirping, clicking, and grunting. Cats may be the most popular pet in the world, with over 600 million in homes all over the world. They are also bred and shown as registered pedigree pets. This hobby is known as "cat fancy".

Until recently the cat was commonly believed to have been domesticated in ancient Egypt, where it was a cult animal. However, in 2004, the earliest known location of cat domestication was discovered to be ancient Cyprus, and a subsequent study in 2007 found that the lines of descent of all house cats probably run through as few as five self-domesticating African Wildcats (Felis silvestris lybica) circa 8000 BC, in the Near East.

One Man's Cat Names 

cat names part I

70 years of cat experiences part I.

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Orange Cat Names 

Cheddar
Cheetos
Cinnamon
Egg Yolk
Ferrous
Fireball
Ginger
Marmalade
Orange
Penny
Rusty
Sunny

Photo: Fir0002, Wikipedia Commons

Personalized Kitty Stuff 

Once you've found the perfect cat name, show it off.

Personalized Cat Or Dog Pet Treat Jars

Personalized Cat Or Dog Pet Treat Jars

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Personalized Gifts - Pet Cat Agenda For the Day Sweatshirt

Personalized Gifts - Pet Cat Agenda For the Day Sweatshirt

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Personalized Stainless Steel My Cat Is Engraved Band

Personalized Stainless Steel My Cat Is Engraved Band

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AIRBRUSHED LICENSE PLATES - CAT FACE License Plate - #108

AIRBRUSHED LICENSE PLATES - CAT FACE License Plate - #108

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Cat shape Safety Reflective Pet ID Tag with Personalized Customized Engraving, Medium, Pink

Cat shape Safety Reflective Pet ID Tag with Personalized Customized Engraving, Medium, Pink

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Personalized Pet Cat Wood Picture Frame

Personalized Pet Cat Wood Picture Frame

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Nylon Pet Collar with Customized Personalized Embroidery

Nylon Pet Collar with Customized Personalized Embroidery

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Cat in Stocking - Black Personalized Christmas Ornament

Cat in Stocking - Black Personalized Christmas Ornament

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Personalized Dog and Cat 7 1/2

Personalized Dog and Cat 7 1/2" Pet Dish

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Personalized Stainless Steel

Personalized Stainless Steel "My Cat Is" Engraved Pendant

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Personalized Cat Breed Ceramic Coffee Mug

Personalized Cat Breed Ceramic Coffee Mug

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Cats with 'Issues' 

Angry, Psycho, or Fraidy Cats

Claws (Claus)
Dizzy Lizzy Borden
Eccentric
Fluffy
Halloween
Hissy
Issues
Jaws
Meth
Psycho
Random
Random Numbers
Rasputin
Tesla
Wacko

Photo: Displeased kitty with arched back. (Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez)

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