Names for girls cats

Choosing a name for a cat is a very responsible matter. It should suit its owner, be easy to pronounce and pleasant to the ear of both the animal and its owners.

In the old days, the most common name for a cat was Murka. It even became a household name for the mustachioed-striped females. The one who first came up with this nickname obviously did not have much imagination: purring means Murka.

In our time, such a name has become a kind of archaism and even exotic, but human imagination has generated a large number of unusual, beautiful, artsy, and even funny nicknames.

As for thoroughbred cats, their pedigrees usually contain very complex and “multi-story” names – this is required by the rules. But the owners still reduce Gloria to Glasha, Bellatrix to Belka, or even come up with something original that has nothing to do with the official title.

What is important to know about girls’ cat names

As a matter of fact, there are no strict laws in naming pets (unless, of course, you are a breeder and you do not have to choose a name for a pedigree) – each cat owner is free to choose a name to his liking. On what grounds is the name chosen most often?

By coat color	White, black, gray, red, tricolor, striped (wild tabby color)
By breed	British, Scottish, Maine Coons, Bengals, naked, Thai, mongrel
According to the features of appearance or behavior	Fluffy, short-haired, naked, phlegmatic, choleric, etc.

How to come up with a name for a cat girl

As soon as the kitten enters the house, we begin to think about how to name him, that is, her (after all, we are talking about cats). While the pet is small, as a rule, it is difficult to identify any distinctive features in it that would prompt the choice of a nickname. So, kittens are usually given names by their coloration – the only thing that will not change with age. But when the cat grows up and her character begins to form, often the name either changes, or an additional nickname appears.

By the way, many ancient peoples had the practice of multiple naming – the name of a person changed as he grew up.

So, a few tips on how to come up with a name for a cat:

do not rush to choose a name for your pet – it will definitely come by itself as soon as you get to know her better;
too long and pretentious names, as a rule, do not take root – sooner or later you will still shorten the nickname as much as possible;
names that are gentle and soft in color are suitable for cats – it’s good if there are hissing or whistling sounds in the word, but the abundance of hard consonants and the letter “P2” is more suitable for naming large dogs or horses (except perhaps such royal persons as Maine -coons or British);
you should like the name and evoke positive associations, otherwise a trusting relationship with a fluffy pet will not work;
there is a belief that animals should not be given human names – some explain this by saying that the energy of such a name is too heavy for the animal, as a result of which, unable to withstand the load, it gets sick all its life and passes away early, and believers are of the opinion that it is a sin to give cats the names of saints (that is, the names contained in the calendar) – this is the prerogative of only people.
the best names for cats are words containing the sounds “s” and “ks”, however, the assertion that it is these nicknames that cats remember better than others has not been proven.

Beautiful names for girls cats

The concept of beauty is very subjective, and here you should focus on your own taste. But there are several classic beautiful options: Cassiopeia, Bastet, Assol, Marquise, Cleopatra, Weasel, Matilda, Isis, Cassandra, Jessie.

Rare names for girls cats

If there is always a certain fashion for human names (for example, ten years ago, 70% of girls born were called Nastya), then names for animals are such an individual thing that it is difficult to even talk about common or rare names. And, if in the past most cats were Vaskas, and cats were Murkas, today the flight of fantasy of animal owners is truly unlimited.

Sometimes, owners endowed with a sense of humor give their pets funny nicknames that reflect one or another side of their character. For example, there are cases when, for a special affection for the owner, a cat was called … a dog.

Among such rare and funny names there are such: Dulcinea, Sausage, Gadya, Scratchy, Cinderella, Masyanya, Suliko, Rat, Massandra, Nessie.

Names for girls’ cats by coat color

As mentioned above, it is for the color of the coat that little kittens most often get their names. After all, so far they no longer have any distinctive character traits or appearance.

White

Delicate, like clouds on a summer day, little white cats can get the following names: Blanca, Asya (from the English word ice – ice), Squirrel, Snowball, Yuki (translated from Japanese as “snow”), Marshmallow, Moon, Smetanka, Fluffy, Chamomile.

Black

Mysterious and graceful, black cats invariably cause admiration. The following names will suit them: Carmen, Aza, Bagheera (by the way, in the original Kipling had a male name), Noir, Esmeralda, Naomi, Blackie, Shakira, Mystic, Smolka.

Grey

They say that gray and silver cats have the most docile character. What shall we call them? Grace, Shadow, Mouse, Cloud, Mitten, Sir, Haze, Rus, Astra, Paprika.

Red

What nickname is suitable for a cat whose fur is similar in color to the sun’s rays? We offer the following names: Fox, Goldie, Ocher, Orange, Lassie, Toffee, Golden, Bun, Dinara, Spark.

Tricolor

The Japanese believe that tricolor cats bring wealth into the home. It is not for nothing that their talisman of wealth and profit Maneki Neko is depicted as a spotted cat. So, the names for “happy” cats: Lucky, Patch, Barberry, Mallow, Candy, Chip, Blob, Mosaic, Paint, Vesta.

Striped

This color went to cats from wild ancestors, because it perfectly disguises the hunters against the backdrop of the forest. And, if earlier the color of the tabby (namely, this is what felinologists call the pattern in the form of stripes and spots on the skin of a cat) was the most common, now it is becoming less and less common. But how to call the successor of forest cats? We offer the following options: Tiger, Mavka, Lynx, Savannah, Diana, Bastinda, Elka, Melissa, Xena, Silva.

Names for girls’ cats by breed type

Breed is a sign by which one can somehow predict the character of a kitten. For example, everyone knows that oriental cats are very active and affectionate, while Persians are phlegmatic and vulnerable. And it is on the basis of these hereditary breed traits that we often give a name to a new member of our family. However, there are exceptions, and, having matured, the cat becomes a living refutation of the stereotypes that have developed around her breed. But the name has already taken root, and it is too late to change it.

So, what nicknames are suitable for mustachioed pets of the most popular breeds?

Scottish lop-eared

A cheerful and friendly Scottish cat, thanks to its unusual ears, looks like a soft toy. The following names are suitable for such a cute pet: Plushka, Mila, Kasia, Pear, Fanya, Button, Zosya, Sheba, Athena, Bullet.

Brittanya

Important, solid, in their outlines striving for an ideal shape – a ball, British cats behave like true English aristocrats. They do not tolerate familiarity, look down on people, but, although they do not show love openly, they are still very attached to their owners. We will call young British women like this: Bun, Pyshka, Daisy, Milady, Cheesecake, Buffy, Emma, Brunhilde, Penelope, Lada.

Mei-kun

The majestic giants, the real queens of the cat world, the Maine Coon can bear the following names: Venus, Hera, Messalina, Cher, Muse, Dolores, Ophelia, Simone, Frida, Chanel.

Bengali

Graceful beauties, similar to small leopards, these cats are constantly on the move. We offer such names for these guests from the East: Zabava, Bullet, Mira, Aishe, Valkyrie, Zara, Jasmine, Azalea, Jasper, Gita.