When a tiny pet appears in the house, the owners are faced with not only questions about how to create the right diet for the kitten, how to toilet train it and where to buy a good scratching post, but also about what to name it? In fact, it is not recommended to delay choosing a name, because the more time you take to think about it, the more difficult it will be for your cat to get used to it.
Nowadays, owners no longer call their pets Murzenki, Ryzhiki, Vaska or Murka . Simple names are a thing of the past, especially since many extraordinary names have appeared with a beautiful sound and special meaning. But how to choose a nickname that will ideally reflect the character of your pet and will be pleasant to him? You will now learn about all this.
How to name a boy kitten
It’s not an easy task to choose a name for a kitten. The usual nicknames - Murzik, Barsik, Vaska - have long become boring. I would like to name my pet something special and beautiful, choose a serious or rare, funny or cool name.
Beautiful nicknames
There are many beautiful names that are suitable for kittens (cats), among them: Alex, Aramis, Askold, Anatole, Benjamin, Walter, Wolf, Gabriel, Darius, Emerald, Leopold, Daniel, Marcel, Athos, Arthur, Amadeus, Oliver, Paul , Julien, Bobby, Bosun, Raul, Best, Waltz, Orpheus, Harry, Web, Leader, Jerry, Vulcan, Miracle, Martin, Eric, Simon, Felix, Fakir, Hussar, Dai, Jem, Dai, Dar, Johnny, Denis , Jerry, Jem, Egor, Zhulchi, Zhivchik., Zephyr, Fervor, Get Started, Ignat, Karai, Case, Celt, Kuzma, Leopold, Lovelace, Lord, Love, Major, Marquis, Kid, Moore, Michelle, Mayor, Walrus, Nice, Raid, Newton, Ogonyok, Odysseus, Partos, Pegasus, Pif, Plakun, Price, Punch, Robbery, Rally, Rigi, Rumbik, Richard, Signal, Spartak, Sultan, Sandy, Teddy, Clubs, Trophy, Tolly, Timmy , Umka, Hurricane, Ursik, Furor, Harik, Hippie, Hobby, Citron, Charles, Chardash, Chizhik, Chief, Caricature, Sheik, Elegant, Ex, Andy, Yurchen, Eugene, Young, Yarik.
Rare cat names for boys
A kitten can be called not only a beautiful, but also a rare name:
- Adonis;
- Amaris;
- Archibald;
- Diamond;
- Boomeran;
- Daniel;
- Jared;
- Jardon;
- Emperor;
- Crystal;
- Lancelot;
- Lucius;
- Mirage;
- Morpheus;
- Onyx;
- Pacifist;
- Sapphire;
- Tabasco;
- Centaurus.
Funny, cool names
Often, owners of small kittens choose a funny name for them in order to highlight the individual characteristics of their cat against the general background of Barsikov, Vasek, Murzikov. There are a lot of original nicknames. Choose them to your taste, but taking into account some features.
Select by color
If the kitten is white, name it:
- Belyash;
- Vanillin;
- Dumpling;
- Marshmallow;
- Kefir;
- Cocaine;
- Dumpling;
- Sugar;
- Eskimo;
Suitable names for a black baby:
- Dracula;
- Cappuccino;
- Moor;
- Black person;
- Tea;
- Shaitan;
- Zanzibar;
For your red pet, choose a nickname:
- Apricot;
- Barbos;
- Volcano;
- Ginger;
- Chestnut;
- Honey cake;
- Dandelion;
- Dried apricots;
- Citrus.
The nickname given to the striped babies can enhance their resemblance to the big tiger cat. List of funny nicknames:
- Watermelon;
- Mattress;
- Sailor;
- Telnyashkin;
- Tigridze.
Different coat lengths
This sign can be identified by the corresponding nickname. These names are suitable for cats with long hair:
- Shaggy;
- Pooh;
- Dandelion;
- Kashemi;
- Poodle;
- Chewbacca.
Funny nicknames for short-haired babies:
- Baldy;
- Lunatic;
- Lenin;
- Lichen;
- Pebble;
- Kotovsky;
- Rats;
- Pharaoh;
- Ratpaw;
- Ramses;
- Lucifer;
- Jupiter.
Sometimes it is worth naming a kitten using the opposite option. The nickname Fluff will sound cool for a smooth-haired cat or without fur. Thanks to her, the cat, being bald, will attract attention.
You can come up with funny nicknames for kittens with long hair - Poodle, Dandelion, Pooh
Funny names of cartoon characters, fairy tales
It will be interesting to hear the name of some character. If a cat from a cartoon looks like a pet, its name will delight everyone in the household for a long time:
- Basilio;
- Behemo;
- Boniface;
- Woof;
- Leopold;
- Matroskin;
- Guidon;
- Cheburashka;
- Simba.
We call the cat diminutively
It’s not difficult to choose a nickname for a kitten; just take the diminutive form of the usual name:
- Anton - Antoshka, Toshka, Toshik;
- Arseny - Senya, Arsyusha;
- Boris - Borya, Boryusik, Boba, Boryasha, Boriska;
- Vasily - Vaska, Vasilek, Vasyanya, Vasek;
- Valery - Valerik, Lerik;
- Veniamin - Venya, Vema, Venyusha, Venusya;
- George - Goga, Zhora, Zhorik, Hera;
- Gennady - Genka, Gesha, Genashka, Genulya;
- Gerasim - Gera, Gesha, Gerchik, Gerusya;
- Gordey - Proud, Gordyusha;
- Daniil - Danya, Danyusha, Danilka;
- Demyan - Dema, Demushka, Demyasha, Demik;
- Darius - Daryusha, Daryushka, Darik;
- Denis - Deniska, Denis, Denka, Desha;
- Davlat – Davik, Latik;
- Demid - Dema, Demushka, Demik;
- Evgeny - Evgesha, Evgeshka, Geshka, Zhenek, Zhenechka;
- Egor - Egorushka, Egorik;
- Efim - Fima, Fimka, Fimulya, Fimushka;
- Evsey - Yesya, Seva, Evsya, Evsyuta, Evsiy;
- Emelyan - Emelya, Emelyushka, Melya, Emelyasha;
- Eremey - Erema, Eremushka, Rem, Remochka;
- Zhdan - Zhdanchik, Zhdanek, Danya;
- Zakhar – Zakharik, Zakharushka, Zakharenok;
- Ivan - Vanyusha, Vanyushka, Vanechka, Ivashka, Ivashik;
- Igor - Igorek, Igoresha, Igoreshka;
- Innocent - Kesha, Kenya, Inya, Inechka;
- Karl - Karlushka, Karlusha, Karlunya;
- Kirill - Kirya, Kiryushka, Kiryusha, Kiryasha;
- Konstantin - Kostik, Kostyusha, Kotya, Kotka;
- Cornelius - Kornel, Korya, Korneyushka;
- Kuzma - Kuzya, Kuzik, Kuzenka, Kuzyasha;
- Lavrenty - Lavrik, Lavryushka, Lavrunya, Lavrusya;
- Leo - Levushka, Leva, Levik, Leka;
- Leon - Leonchik, Leosha, Levushka;
- Leonid - Lenya, Lenchik, Lenyusha;
- Leopold - Leo, Dino, Lepa;
- Luka - Lukasha, Lukanya, Lunya;
- Makar - Makarik, Makarushka;
- Maxim - Maksimka, Maksik, Maksechka;
- Mark - Marik, Marchik, Markusha, Masik;
- Martin - Marya, Maryusha, Martyusha, Martishka;
- Matvey - Motya, Matyukha, Matyusha;
- Miloslav - Slavik, Milok;
- Mirok - Miroshka, Mirosha, Miroshik, Mironchik;
- Mikhail - Misha, Mishka, Mishunya, Mikhalchik, Mikhasya, Mikhas, Minka, Mikhanya;
- Murat - Murasha, Mura, Muratik;
- Nazar - Zorik, Zarka, Nazarik;
- Nikita - Nick, Nikishka, Nikisha, Mikitko, Niko, Niki;
- Nikolay - Kolyasha, Nikola, Nikolka, Nikosha;
- Oleg - Olezhek, Olezhka;
- Osip - Osya, Osik, Osechka, Iosya;
- Peter - Petrusha, Petya, Petenka, Parsley, Petryasha;
- Pavel - Pavlik, Pavlusha, Pasha, Pashutka, Pashunya;
- Patrick - Patrikey, Patryusha, Patya;
- Potap - Top, Tosha, Topushik, Potapych, Potapushka;
- Prokhor - Prosha, Proshenka, Proshunya, Proshka, Sniffy;
- Radomir - Radik, Radek, Radya, Mirek;
- Robert - Robie, Rob, Bobby, Robushka;
- Rudolph - Rudik, Rudi, Rudolfik;
- Rustam - Rustik, Rustya, Rustamka, Rusya;
- Savva, Savely - Savochka, Savushka, Savelka, Savvochka;
- Semyon - Sema, Semochka, Semushka, Semka, Semenchik;
- Sergey - Serenya, Serge, Serzhik, Serezhenka;
- Stepan - Stepa, Stepushka, Stepik, Stapasha, Stepashka;
- Timofey - Tim, Timka, Timosha, Timoshka, Timushka, Timofeyka;
- Quiet - Quiet, Tisha, Tishka, Tishenka, Tihosha, Tishechka;
- Thomas – Tom, Tommy;
- Trofim - Fimka, Fima, Troshka, Trosha;
- Fedor - Fedya, Fedenka, Fedyunya, Fedyasha, Fedorka;
- Felix - Felka, Felyushka, Felyusha, Elik, Elka;
- Philip - Filya, Philippok, Filyusha, Phil;
- Foma - Fomka, Fomushka, Fomchik, Fomulya;
- Khariton – Kharitosha, Kharitonchik, Tonic;
- Emil - Emik, Mil, Em, Milik;
- Eric - Erya, Erechka, Erka, Erushka;
- Julian – Yulik, Yulchik;
- Yuri - Yurchik, Yurik, Yurok;
- Yakov - Yasha, Yashka, Yashenka, Yashunya, Yashik, Yanik;
- Yaroslav - Yarik, Yasik, Slavik, Slavushka, Yaroslavushka.
Gray cat names for boys
For British and Scottish breeds of kittens, feel free to choose English classic names. It would be appropriate to call gray cats of the Scottish Fold breed:
- Scotch or Scotty - words derived from scottish, which means “Scottish” in English;
- Whiskas - after the name of the popular Scottish drink (whisky);
- Kilt, Celt - after the name of Scottish clothing.
The names Wulf, Gray, Smoke, Chrome, Clyde, Velvet, Ashton, Mouse are suitable for such gray kittens.
The British know their nickname well and respond to it. The nicknames of British kittens can be:
- Wolf;
- Smoke;
- Martin;
- Mouse;
- Volume;
- Steve;
- Sultan;
- Sheikh.
Gray kittens of any breed can be called Grey, Silver, Gray or Ash.
For gray kittens of the British breed, the nicknames Tom, Smokey, and Steve are suitable.
We name the kitten based on its temperament
Appearance is far from the only factor that influences the choice of nickname. Many owners focus on equally important factors – the character, behavioral characteristics and habits of their furry pet.
Nicknames for lovers of food and sleep
Similar representatives are found among purebred and outbred individuals. Regardless of eye color and coat, funny, cute and even “sweet” nicknames suit them perfectly:
- Loaf;
- Biscuit;
- Pancake;
- Bagel;
- Butuz;
- Dumpling;
- Winnie the Pooh;
- Whiskas;
- Zhorik;
- Zephyr (Zefirchik);
- Sleepy;
- Raisin;
- Cupcake;
- Kefirchik;
- Kolobok;
- Cake;
- Croissant;
- Pita;
- Leys;
- Muffin;
- Marzipan;
- Morpheus;
- Nesquik;
- Glutton;
- Cucumber;
- Donut;
- Belly;
- Pumbaa;
- Pudding;
- Bobblehead;
- Sweeties;
- Sardelkin;
- Snickers;
- Sonic;
- Scops Owl;
- Cheese;
- Meatball;
- Fatty;
- Cake;
- Funtik;
- Crunchy;
- Chocolate;
- Strudel;
- Cheetos.
We call it a bully and a bully
Not all felines have a phlegmatic temperament. Often among pets there are real liveliest and fearless fighters who retain such qualities throughout their lives. But even such a restless and not always good-natured pet can be called cute:
- Baloven (Balovnik);
- Bumper;
- Imp;
- Bandit;
- Wasabi;
- Spindle;
- Woof;
- Jedi;
- Fidget;
- Yeralash;
- Hedgehog;
- Eshkin cat;
- Bully;
- Splinter;
- Zinger;
- Cactus;
- Kipish;
- Kus;
- Kuskusik;
- Mischievous;
- Pepper;
- Scotch;
- Tyson;
- Tamahawk;
- Hurricane;
- Shalun (Shalunishka);
- Awl;
- Naughty;
- Schuler;
- Shurshik;
- Screw;
- Shustrik;
- Hustler;
- Nice;
- Energy specialist;
- Energizer.
Owners of cats should know that these pets respond more readily to nicknames that include whistling and hissing sounds. Animals perceive them better, as well as words consisting of one or two syllables.
What can you call a black cat?
Color is often the main factor when choosing a color. The combination of name and color will highlight the kitten’s individuality. These options are suitable for kittens of any black breed:
- Agate;
- Noir;
- Terry (associated with the dark color of the earth);
- Coal;
- Chernysh;
- Schwarz (black in German);
- Demon;
- Black;
- Knight.
A black kitten can be called Black, Chernysh or Ugolyok
Names for white cats
White kittens can be called:
- Ice;
- Belusik;
- Belyash;
- Blanche;
- Blonde;
- Blond;
- Waitik;
- Weiss;
- Pearl;
- Casper;
- Marshmallow;
- Kefirchik;
- Coconut;
- Swan;
- Lotus;
- Marble;
- Cloud;
- Snowdrop;
- Sugar;
- Smy;
- Snowball;
- Snow.
White kittens are often named by color - Snow, Belyash, Sugar, Snowball
Nicknames of tricolor cats: Bengal, Maine Coon, mongrel
You don’t have to worry too much about choosing a name for a Maine Coon kitten and use a derivative form from the name of the breed - Coon, Kunya, Kuni, Maine, Mainie. More interesting nicknames for this gorgeous breed:
- Athos;
- Archibald;
- Bayun;
- Bard;
- Bogatyr;
- Giant;
- Giant;
- Gulliver;
- Sturdy;
- Lucky;
- Leopold;
- Nice;
- Mathis;
- Nael;
- Oliver;
- Sunny;
- Titanium;
- Angel.
Tricolor kittens are white, red, black (brown) in color. It would be logical to name the kitten depending on the predominant color of the coat.
A Maine Coon kitten can simply be called Maine or Kunya
We select by breed type
An excellent guide for choosing a name for a boy cat can be its origin. Each breed of cat has unique external features: the structure of the face and body, the quality of fur or its absence, the shape of the ears, tail, and so on. These features can be embodied in the name of a boy's cat. In addition to external signs, representatives of different breeds have certain character traits and behavior patterns, which can also become the basis for choosing a name for a boy cat. In addition, each cat breed has a homeland - a country from where the breed spread throughout the world. Concepts, people, historical events that serve as symbols of the breed’s progenitor country can become one of the names for boys’ cats.
Scottish Fold
When choosing a name for a boy's Scottish Fold cat, you can focus on his unusual appearance: soft short fur, large eyes, short ears pressed to his head, a large, well-fed body, and come up with a suitable nickname.
Or spend your attention on Scotland - the homeland of these mustachioed cuties - and choose a name for the cat, remembering the symbols of this harsh island country.
By appearance:
Elf, Velvet, Ushastik, Donut, Relax
By origin:
Heather, Whiskey, Scott, MacLeod, Trtan
British
British cats are famous for their equanimity, easy-going nature, velvety coat, usually gray-blue in color, and very respectable size. All these traits can become the basis for the name of a boy's cat.
And, if we remember that the country of origin is Great Britain, then there is a huge field for imagination, because this country has a centuries-old history and culture and the choice for the name of a boy’s cat is huge.
By appearance:
Gray, Velvet, Pie, Plush, Dandy
By origin:
Merlin, Oxford, Sherlock, Albus, Windsor
Maine Coon
This breed of cats was born in the American state of Maine, which is reflected in its name, so the realities of American life, as well as its historical events and famous residents, can become the basis for choosing a name for a boy cat.
But you shouldn’t ignore the fact that Maine Coons are giants of the cat world, the largest breed of domestic mustache. Solid size and a pronounced sense of self-esteem can be reflected in the name of the boy’s cat.
By appearance:
Gulliver, Zeus, Senator, Big Mac, Gatsby
By origin:
Portland, Pentagon, Vegas, Pinkerton, Lincoln
Sphinx
The appearance of the most unusual breed of domestic cats with completely absent fur requires the same unusual name, which would reflect all the features of these “leather” pets.
You can play on the boy’s cat’s name with the name of the breed, which sends us back to Ancient Egypt, although hairless cats themselves were first bred in Canada. And in ancient Egyptian mythology there are plenty of beautiful and rare names for cats.
By appearance:
Skin, Miracle, Freak, Hobbit, Bald
By origin:
Pharaoh, Papyrus, Osiris, Ra, Set
Siamese cat
The homeland of Siamese cats is exotic and picturesque Thailand, where jungles, islands and snow-white beaches create paradise on earth, which is no reason to choose a suitable name for a boy cat.
But don’t forget about the outstanding appearance of Siamese cats: magnificent color-point color, blue eyes and incredible grace. All these qualities can be reflected by choosing an appropriate name for a boy’s cat.
By appearance:
Lotus, Mirage, Smokey, Shake, Mongoose
By origin:
Rama, Monsoon, Phi, Erawan, Tyson
Bengal cat
The Bengal cat breed is a hybrid of a domestic and wild Bengal cat that lives in the forests of South and East Asia. And the character of Bengals still has strong features of their wild ancestors, which can be reflected in the name for a boy’s cat.
From forest cats, domestic Bengals inherited excellent camouflage coloring and slightly slanted eyes with a penetrating gaze, which identifies them as representatives of the Asian continent. These features can be useful when choosing a name for a boy cat.
By appearance:
Sapphire, Assam, Cashmere, Ganges, Hindi
By origin:
Hunter, Hurricane, Osman, Raja, Tamerlane
Name for the sphinx
It is unlikely that anyone will doubt that in the cat world, sphinxes are representatives of an exotic breed. With their mysterious appearance, they evoke associations with distant Ancient Egypt, the times of the pyramids and pharaohs. Give the kitten a name that reflects the characteristics of this breed and will correspond to the character and spirit of the pet. Usually kittens are given names related to ancient Egypt and Greece, or they are awarded the names of gods and great people:
- Apollo, Venus, Zeus, Mars, Jupiter - in honor of the ancient Greek gods;
- Napoleon, Celsius, Plato - named after great people;
- Majestic, Proud - according to the strongest quality;
- Mercury, Hyperion - by the name of the celestial bodies;
- Romeo, Roberto are beautiful human names.
Sphynx kittens are called after great people, pharaohs, and Egyptian gods.
Watch your baby and choose the option you like, taking into account the recommendations described, or come up with a nickname yourself. Then you can only enjoy the pranks of the cute bully and rejoice at how the name suits your four-legged friend.
