What's in my name for you: choosing a nickname for a cat

When a smoky-colored kitten appears at home, standard nicknames immediately come to mind.

But your pet is unique, so it’s worth taking the time to choose an original name for it. There are actually a lot more options than you might imagine. The animal's name can be associated with the color of its coat, its character, or simply be funny and unusual.

What do you call a gray cat? We have put together a wonderful selection of names for kittens, among which you are sure to find something you like.

"Natural" names

A kitten in a gray fur coat is invisible in the park on a pebble or at home on the smoky upholstery of a sofa. Owners often choose amazing and original names for ashy fluffies associated with natural phenomena.

This touching laperman is called the Jungle Storm:

Here are examples of cat names for gray kittens associated with nature, plants and the distinctive character traits of nimble fidgets:

• Periwinkle;
• Grady;
• Gracie;
• Grayson;
• Thunder;
• Iron Felix;
• Winter;
• Ash;
• Willow;
• Cardon;
• Kelabu;
• Moon;
• Lunar;
• Mercury;
• Local;
• Cuteness;
• Misty;
• Tinsel;
• Lightning;
• Sky;
• Cloud;
• Olympus;
• Tin;
• Onyx;
• Patches;
• Striped;
• Fluffy;
• A speck of dust;
• Speck;
• Silver;
• Gray;
• Earring;
• Grey;
• Silverbell;
• Silverman;
• Syndra;
• Slater;
• Smokey;
• Salt;
• Pepper;
• Peppercorn;
• Sterling;
• Glass;
• Stoney;
• Twilight;
• Twilight;
• Twister;
• Dot;
• Nebula;
• Fog;
• Ember;
• Birch;
• Stormy;
• Storm;
• Heather;
• Freckle;
• Wind;
• Pebbles;
• Granite;
• Phoenix;
• Flint;
• Furbaby;
• Hazel;
• Chromium;
• Cyanite;
• Ink;
• Checkers;
• Shady;
• Slate;
• Everest;
• Amber;
• Earl Gray;
• Ashley;
• Ashton;
• Ash.

These newborn babies were simply named - Cloud, Rain and Snowball:

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.

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:

Suitable names for a black baby:

For your red pet, choose a nickname:

The nickname given to the striped babies can enhance their resemblance to the big tiger cat. List of funny nicknames:

Different coat lengths

This sign can be identified by the corresponding nickname. These names are suitable for cats with long hair:

Funny nicknames for short-haired babies:

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:

By brand name

An interesting idea is to name the kitten after a famous brand. Since such nicknames are rare, they are well remembered: Samsung, Philips, Adidas, Lexus, Orbit. A creative approach to choosing a name based on this criterion will allow you to find the desired name from existing brands of various products - vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, cars, televisions.

Computer nicknames

Cool names for kittens have also appeared in connection with the development of computer technology and the latest technologies. They are especially relevant when the cat likes to relax at the computer where his owner works. List of names: Android, IKat, Byte, Buffer, Widget, Google, Kaspersky, Xerox, Moderator, Processor, Server, Torrent, Trojan, Hacker, Yandex. Your imagination is limitless, and you can come up with your own version of your pet’s name by choosing what it is most associated with.

Pet names

Cute and affectionate nicknames are also often chosen - Cupid, Antosha, Bantik, Willie, Waltz, Roller, Nusik, Gummy, Tamsik, Zaya, Surprise, Tommy, Toshka, Umka, Venya, Olive, Balu, Fusik, Tail, Gavryusha, Chucky, Umka.

Names that are suitable for small male kittens: Vaska, Murzik, Barsik, Musick, Kuzya, Syoma, Fedor, Shurik, Poufik, Pushok, Fluffy, Jean, Busik, Cornflower, Grishka, Arkasha, Bonya, Dema, Erik, Fantik, Maksik, Mikhasik, Romik, Tishka, Kesha, Seva, Mishka, Yashka.

Fashionable nicknames with meaning

Do you want to give your little gray friend a nickname with meaning? Below is a long list of names for furry boys and girls.

This young traveler was named Gringo (Gris is from the French “gray”, gringo-foreigner).

Names with meanings for boy kittens:

• Ajax - white knight;
• The volcano is ebullient;
• Gainsborough - mousey shade;
• Dove - gentle;
• Dustin is a fighter;
• Jumbo - large;
• Jacob is a hero;
• Donovan – dark;
• Smoke is a shade of gray;
• Zed – honest;
• Kane is a warrior;
• Lloyd is an excellent student;
• Loki – god of destruction;
• Magnum - revolver;
• March is the cat month;
• Darkness – for a dark gray cat;
• Mufasa is the lion king;
• Neutron is small and nimble;
• Ninja – dangerous;
• Orion – child of fire;
• Pacino - for the cat with the scar;
• Pinball – small;
• Paradise is happy;
• Ryan is a little king;
• Rudy or Rudolf – noble;
• Thor – god of strength;
• Flash is a superhero;
• Khan - ruler of the East;
• Zweik - soldier;
• Charlie - cheerful;
• Naughty – playful;
• Elf – mystical;
• Yan Tsapnik - in honor of the actor.

Guess what name they gave this neat guy? That's right - Droplet:

And now sonorous names for girls:

• Ariel is a mermaid;
• Athena – Greek goddess;
• Bea is a traveler;
• Demi – small;
• Suede – velvety;
• Zelda is warlike;
• Izzy – mischievous;
• Yin-Yang - for a two-color cat;
• Iris – iridescent;
• Kali is a beauty;
• Coral – for cats with sparkling eyes;
• Lali - dear;
• Leia – independent;
• Lina is cunning;
• Lois is dangerous;
• Mab – queen of fairies;
• Margot – gray pearl;
• The Mistral is like an alpine wind;
• Mussi – airy;
• Mint – for a cat with green eyes;
• Nala – queen;
• Pandora – darkness;
• Pani – Polish lady;
• Prism – big-eyed;
• Roxy – hippie cat;
• Rowan - not afraid of the cold;
• Sazi - in Indian style;
• Sasha is a conqueror;
• Tiki - goddess of fertility;
• Tora - goddess of thunder;
• Frederica is a peaceful ruler;
• Charlotte is a foreigner;
• Angie is an angel;
• Juno – divine;
• Yana is a freedom-loving person.

Name according to breed

The name for cats of different breeds with gray (blue) fur color can be chosen in fairy tales and myths of the countries from which the breed originated. So, the Russian blue pussy can get a name - Tuchka, Dymka, Mara. Old Russian female names can also come in handy, especially if you find out their meaning:

• Alevtina – attracting everyone;
• Amelfa – immortal fairy;
• Anahita – moonlight (Scythian goddess of blue water);
• Boryana/Boyanka – for an active, brave cat;
• Valkyrie – having the power to heal;
• Vasilisa – possessing power;
• Vedana/Vedara – all-knowing, knowing (suitable for a discerning cat);
• Velena – commanding;
• Velislava - great glory;
• Vereya – attractive;
• Vechenega – always (eternally) tender;
• Vidana – possessing immaterial power;
• Vlasta – powerful;
• The gate is nimble, twisted (for a playful, cheerful cat);
• Gita – singing, vociferous;
• Glafira – important;
• Goluba – loving;
• Daromila - sweet gift;
• Divya – wondrous;
• Dobronega is very kind and gentle;
• Edviga/Erga – lively, mischievous;
• Fun - cheerful;
• Casimira is a restless, naughty girl.

The Chartreuse or gray cat of the Carthusian monks has a very attractive appearance, and its nobility cannot be taken away from it. So why not reflect this in a beautiful sonorous name? For a cat with French roots, the following names are suitable:

• Adelaide, Adeline, Adelais - noble appearance;
• Adilyn – noble;
• Aimi – very beloved;
• Alaina – beautiful;
• Amandine – attractive;
• Anet/Annet/Aneis – grace, benefit;
• Armel – stone (gray) princess;
• Beatrice is a traveler;
• Valerie – strong;
• Vivien – lively, animated;
• Godeliv - dear, good;
• Desiree – desired;
• Deline – noble;
• Ginnet is the queen;
• Didian – desired;
• Clemens - tender;
• Corentyne - hurricane, storm;
• Luke – light;
• Magali/Marjorie – pearls (suitable for a light gray cat);
• Marte – lady;
• Od – noble.

Owners who have chosen the Nibelung breed for a girl can choose a nickname from Scandinavian mythology and epic, since the name itself is more descriptive and interesting:

• Astrid - divine beauty;
• Birgitta/Birgitta/Birte – sublime;
• Gerda – strong;
• Ilva – she-wolf (gray);
• Kaya – mistress;
• Ragna – wise;
• Torborg – protected by Thor;
• Ulrika – power, prosperity;
• Aideen – slender;
• Esther is a star.

The owners of the Korat, a mysterious green-eyed beauty from ancient Siam, were even luckier. There are no problems with the name at all. After all, this cat with blue fur is regal and gentle, and the following names will definitely suit her:

• Bunsi is a highly respected beauty;
• Vanida – girl;
• Tao is a star;
• Keuta - a delight for the eyes;
• Lamai – soft;
• Laban – beautiful;
• Lek – small, tiny;
• Ngam-Chit – kind heart;
• Sanoh - sweet-voiced;
• Suda - lady, mistress;
• Thevi – goddess;
• Theph - queen;
• Chailai is wonderful.

For a true Englishwoman - British Blue, among the English names you can choose a name in accordance with her character or appearance:

• Sabina – sweet;
• Sadi – princess;
• Saloum - peace;
• Sunny – cheerful;
• Saranna – grace;
• Sarina/Serena – calm;
• Seilna/Selina – moon;
• Silber – silver;
• Cinderella – ash, ashy;
• Skylar/Skeeler – protector;
• Sloan is a little raider;
• Star/Starla/Stella – star;
• Steffy – crown;
• Tabatha/Tabitha – gazelle;
• Tamika – friendly;
• Twilla - twilight;
• Tibby – graceful and bold;
• Silence - happiness;
• Tricia/Trish – noblewoman;
• Tate – cheerful;
• Fanny – free;
• Felina is a cat;
• Heidi - noble appearance;
• Hunter is a huntress;
• Helene/Hellen – moon;
• Charis/Charissa – grace;
• Charmaine – singing;
• Cheret/Cheri, Shari/Sharit – beloved;
• Evelia/Evi – alive;
• Elicia/Alison – noble look;
• Eloise is very healthy.

In order for the chosen name to match the character, you need to wait 1-2 weeks until the baby shows all her features. Often, as a cat grows up, it becomes calmer and more balanced. It is necessary to take into account not only changes in behavior, but also the fact that in many gray cats, color may also change somewhat with age.

Cartoon nicknames

If you got a gray cat for your son or daughter, you can look for a nickname among popular characters from cartoons and films.

Here’s an example of a couple – mother Chloe and son Duke (names from the funny cartoon “The Secret Life of Pets”).

Take note of the names of cartoon characters, most of which are gray:

• Akela;
• Shark;
• Anchovy;
• Aristocrat;
• Bugs Bunny;
• Baloo;
• Bambi;
• Berlioz;
• Wolfie;
• Dumbo;
• Diana;
• Domino;
• Zebra;
• Ziggy;
• Cinderella;
• Nibbler;
• Eeyore;
• Keith (Whaley);
• Koala;
• Komala;
• Rabbit;
• Miko;
• Mouse;
• Nermal;
• Oreo;
• Donkey;
• Error;
• Panda;
• Patches;
• Pocahontas;
• Pokemon;
• Rita;
• Rocky;
• Sardine;
• Sailor Moon;
• Simpson;
• Cinderella;
• Stingray;
• Mackerel;
• Elephant;
• Smurf;
• Stormy;
• Tamper;
• Volume;
• Luck;
• Flipper;
• Trout;
• Fritz;
• Heron (Heron);
• Scratchy.

Because of her timidity, this cute Scottish girl was affectionately named - Little Mouse:

Energy gray

Occupying an intermediate niche between black and white, gray belongs to the category of classic noble colors.

Gray is interpreted as stable and motionless. Due to the buffer arrangement, it symbolizes duality, gravitating towards both white and black. Regardless of the shade, it is serious and reserved.

Lovers of this color belong to the contemplative type and are not energetic and assertive. They feel comfortable in routine work and are quite antisocial. They easily make compromises and calmly face the blows of fate.

Since gray is a neutral color, nickname options can be very diverse.

Table 1. Gray supporters have the following qualities

In the world of politics there is a term “gray cardinal”. It means a person who makes important government decisions, but remains in the shadows.

Gray color accompanies understatement and uncertainty

Light gray color smoothes out the negative characteristics of gray, diluting it with notes of ease and openness. Dark gray is perceived as heavy, leading to a state of stagnation.

How the color gray affects your mood

Stylish nicknames

Gray cats show character from birth. To emphasize the characteristics of the cat's character, the color of the pet's coat and add coolness, we came up with stylish cat nicknames.

Here is a cautious Scot - GriShar (gray ball):

Choose a name for your pet from the list of stylish and sonorous nicknames:

• Jessie Gray;
• Artemis;
• Bandito;
• Banshee;
• Rebel;
• Flash;
• Gray Gatsby;
• Gracie Girl;
• Gandalf the Grey;
• Dart;
• James Bond;
• Gemma;
• Jennifer Greene;
• Dorian Gray;
• Dragon;
• Dracula;
• Iron Cat;
• Zorro;
• Zurg;
• Hiccup;
• And she;
• Karma;
• Cleopatra;
• Cowboy;
• Comet;
• Crystal (Crystal);
• Steep;
• Avalanche;
• Lady of Dreams;
• Ice;
• Lord Grey;
• Maximus;
• Baby Gray;
• Meredith Green;
• Miss Mystic;
• Mystic;
• Monarch;
• Gunner;
• Olivia;
• Opal;
• Austin Powers;
• Pluto;
• Ghost;
• Princess Elsa;
• Bullet;
• Rocket;
• Remington;
• Saber;
• Cedric;
• Eminence grise;
• Gray Boy;
• Silfurr;
• Silverado;
• Sylvester Stallone;
• Spike;
• Sir Greystoke;
• Sir Sterling;
• Tarzan;
• Phantom;
• Ferdinand Greybeck;
• Chameleon;
• Queen Cleo;
• Chami;
• Chinna;
• Champagne;
• Everest;
• Ella Green;
• Ash.

What not to call a kitten

Of course, the owner of the kitten can choose any name for it, but it should be remembered that everything should be within reason. Names that are too long are difficult to pronounce, they can be used for recording in the pedigree, but in the end the cat is still called a shortened version.

Nicknames such as Nahudonosor, Magnificent, Cherry, Bryce, Monet are difficult to pronounce. It is undesirable to use abusive expressions for nicknames - for obvious ethical reasons.

It often happens that the owner gives the animal a name, but it does not respond to it

An ideally chosen nickname is when the pet immediately pays attention to it

It is considered incorrect to call cats by human names, although some owners use this practice and choose the names Max, Vasya, Boris, Kuzya. These options can still be justified somehow.

But calling cats Tolya, Kostya, Zhenya is no longer “come il faut”; these names in the “cat variation” sound like a dismissive and even insulting attitude towards those people who wear them.

Let's note a few cool names for kittens (maybe it will be useful to someone): Shrek, Shaman, Shurshik, Archie, Garik, Cherie, Felix, Shakhtar, Baton, Cupcake, Mason, Fenya, Shah.

The best names for Scots and British

Gray kittens are most often found among European breeds, so nicknames for the Scottish and British are collected in a separate section.

Here is the cautious Clara, who stole the corals.

• Alum;
• Angelica;
• Ansel;
• Argent or Argenta;
• Bugs;
• Blade;
• Blair;
• Brett;
• Crow;
• Guinerva;
• Greyjoy;
• Grimaldi;
• Dixie;
• Carbon;
• Katana;
• Skittles;
• Keegan;
• Claudia;
• Cameron;
• Liat;
• London;
• Mercury;
• Mona;
• Niko;
• Pinot Gris;
• Rory;
• Soot;
• Saxon;
• Selina;
• Cenizo;
• Glory;
• Spence;
• Stoket;
• Teri;
• Texas;
• Tiara;
• Tressim;
• Umber;
• Wesley;
• Finley;
• Chromium;
• Cenzio;
• Shai;
• Tire;
• Edie Green;
• Ashton.

A friendly British girl with honey eyes has a beautiful name - Bee:

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