When a kitten appears in the house, the question arises of what to name the new family member. What nickname would suit your pet? In the article, we looked at the features of Russian names that are given to girls for cats, and made a selection of the most interesting, common, popular, funny and beautiful names. You will also learn what folklore Russian nicknames and Old Russian names are. After all, you can choose a simple popular Russian nickname, or you can choose an unusual option.
How many kittens, so many nicknames
How to choose a nickname
As a rule, a domestic cat gets its name from birth. Choosing a name for a kitten is a responsible matter. Little kittens behave differently. They are able to show their character from the first days. Some stand out for their clumsiness and playfulness. Others behave calmly and serenely. After observing the kittens, they are given different names.
When choosing a name for a cat, you can use some recommendations.
The name must have vowels and consonants. It is better to choose a nickname consisting of at least two syllables. If it is a word with one vowel sound, then the name probably contains several consonants next to each other, which is difficult to pronounce.
It is better to choose a nickname that contains hissing sounds. Kittens respond well to “Sh” and “Ch”, quickly remember such words and respond well.
Externally similar to each other can be very different in character
Don't use a nickname that's too complex. If you want to name your cat a beautiful long Russian name, then shorten this nickname. This will make it easier for the owner to pronounce and easier for the pet to remember. For example, Apollinaria can be shortened to Poly.
When choosing a name for a kitten, remember that someday it will turn into an adult cat, and then, for example, a name like Baby will seem very ridiculous for the majestic Maine Coon. Such nicknames are acceptable for cats of dwarf breeds.
Big cats with “dwarf” nicknames are not a good option
If a kitten is bought as a gift for a child, then let him choose a name for his pet. There will be fewer problems for parents, and the young owner himself will do something interesting to him.
You can arrange a family discussion and resolve the issue using lots. Everyone will write their favorite names on pieces of paper. Someone pulls out one of the pieces of paper - that’s the name the pet will be given. The choice can be left to the kitten himself. He will probably be interested in rustling pieces of paper. The one that attracts him most can be decisive.
Features of choice - what to focus on
Not so long ago, Murka or Muska lived in almost every home; these cat names were, and, in fact, are the most popular cat names. Today, many people do not have ordinary pets of the “yard” breed, but purchase purebred kittens. And when they bring home a kitten from the street, they no longer want to call it by boring nicknames. But in order to choose an original nickname, it is worth considering a number of features.
- First, buy a kitten . Often, future owners begin to come up with a nickname for a pet that they have not yet purchased, and this is not entirely correct. After all, they may not even know who will appear in the house - a cat or a female cat, or their opinion about the desired gender changes when they meet their four-legged friend. Moreover, the name invented in advance may not suit the baby at all - Sonya will turn out to be a hyperactive cat, and Kroshka will turn out to be the largest girl in a litter of giant, by cat standards, Maine Coons. And yet, purebred representatives require a special approach. After all, the breed also obliges you to do something. A domestic mongrel cat, which appeared in the house for the joy of family members and to catch mice, can have any nickname...
- Show class . If we are talking about a show-class kitten who is destined for a championship, and his name will be pronounced in international arenas, then the owners should work hard. In this case, you should be based not so much on your own preferences, but focusing on the ancestors of the baby. The nickname is selected based on the names of the closest relatives - grandmothers, mother, father. And she should say that this is not a simple Vaska or Fluff, but a representative of a noble family.
- Oriental beauties - Siamese, Persians, Arabian Mau and others - are suitable for names with an oriental flavor - Sakura, Atifa, Aisha, Aina, Almaz, Afra, Vanilla, Gulnor. But it is important to consider the translation of the word in a foreign language so that it has an acceptable meaning and fits. In addition, a Persian cat can be either Toffee, Weasel, or Madonna or Perseus; here you should focus on the pet’s character.
- British women are often called royal names - Victoria, Elizabeth, Josephine, Beatrice, Francesca, and they are perfect for cats of pure blood. They can be Adelaides, Aphrodites, Clementines. When choosing a cat of an exotic, rare breed, it is worth considering that its name should be no less original and unusual. The following factors are worth paying attention to when choosing a nickname:
- breed and its characteristics;
- the country from which the breed originates;
- appearance and color;
- purpose of the cat (pet, mousetrap, pet for exhibitions and further breeding).
It is also worth remembering that the chosen nickname will have to be pronounced quite often, and it is not advisable for it to be unpleasant or hurt the ears. In addition, do not forget about personal preferences.
Variants of simple Russian nicknames
One of the options for cat names is to use human names, like Russian girls. On the streets of villages and in the courtyards of cities, Vasilisa, Masha, Margosh, Sonya, Lisa, and Varya live in large numbers. Cats are called Ulyans, Arishes, Katyushas, Darias and Elenas. From such names you can form many diminutive nicknames that sound beautiful and gentle.
If you use a human name for your cat, make sure it doesn't annoy any of your friends or family members.
Name and behavior
Attention! When choosing a name for a cat, many owners base it on the kitten’s behavior.
Kittens, like people, are all different and behave differently too. When buying or adopting an animal, you need to take a closer look: some pets run around and make noise, others sit quietly and modestly in a basket near their mother, others are curious and omnipresent, and others rub themselves around the bowl in the hope of getting an extra snack.
When purchasing a kitten in a nursery or at the market, or taking a stray one into your home, before giving it a name, it is worth observing it for a while. What is the cat doing? How is he behaving? Is she brave or a coward? Active and mobile, or prefers to sleep on the sofa? Playful or food lover?
Cats and cats hear and perceive whistling and hissing sounds perfectly.
Having studied the character of the new pet a little, the owner understands what name a girl cat can be called, based on associations:
- Murka is a traditional Russian nickname, suitable for a cheerful cat without lordly manners;
- Anfisa is inquisitive and keeps up everywhere;
- Bagheera – calm, a little lazy;
- Busya, Basya, Kusya - a small active cat;
- Dusya, Punya, Pyshka are lovers of food.
Many cat owners, without thinking twice, call the new family member a derivative of the word “cat,” and there are many of them: Kat, Katie, Kusya, Kutya, Kysya, Katsy, Kisa, Kitty, and also Pusya. “Meowing” names are in demand: Musya, Myauushka, Myatka, Musien, Missy, Murchella.
Popular nicknames
Such names have not been original for a long time, but this does not diminish their popularity. People to this day call purebred and outbred pets this way.
Black cats are increasingly Bagheeras from books
The most famous Russian names for cats:
- Musya, Asya, Zhuzha, Bagheera, Murka
- Sima, Alice, Masya, Sonya, Bonya
- Tasha, Busya, Nyusha, Businka, Simka
- Manyunya, Jesy, Iriska, Anfisa, Eva
- Basya, Muska, Milka, Aurora, Haze
- Lucky, Peach, Jessie, Caramel, Masyanya
- Matilda, Vasilisa, Marusya, Marquise, Cleopatra
- Nika, Adele, Aliska, Yasya, Aska, Chanel
- Klyopa, Kessie, Dusya, Pusya, Kitty, Athena
- Roxy, Lisa, Icy, Jessica, Knopa
- Manya, Martha, Lucy, Snowball, Mouse
- Kitty, Margo, Sophie, Stesha, Frosya
- Mila, Motya, Sonechka, Lilu,
- Princess, Margosha, Kisa, Lala
- Whiskey, Linda, Tosya, Lyuska,
- Tusya, Tishka, Fenechka, Alpha
- Bagirka, Shakira, Fenya, Yulyashka
An interesting fact is that previously, yard cats were not given nicknames. Over time, the situation has changed. Purrs and Murks appeared. The animals got their nicknames because of their ability to purr.
The color of a pet is often one of the factors when choosing a nickname. Animals with black fur can often be called Nighties and Blackies. The cat can also be called Bagheera or Panther. The original names are considered to be Shadow or Mascara. White cats are often associated with something winter. Therefore, light fluffies are given names such as Zimka, Snezha, and Ice. The names Belka, Belyan and Blondie are also suitable for white cats. Light kittens often become Marshmallows and Sugars. Gray cats become Smokey, Ashes and Cinderellas. Mouse or Shadow are also suitable nicknames for gray purrs. The big and fluffy cat can be called Tuchka.
The kitten, white as snow, will most likely receive a “winter” name
Choosing a name for a cat alphabetically
Starting with the letter A
Anfisa, Alaska, Assol, Astarta, Asya, Agnessa, Iris, Aksyona, Artemis, Arizona, Azalea, Aziza.
Starting with the letter B
Bead, Buska, Bryska, Bastet, Beatrice, Bestia, Barcelona, Betsy, Barbariska, Baroness, Bagheera, Bianka, Belka.
Starting with the letter B
Freckle, Vasilisa, Vasilina, Vaxa, Vorsinka, Vanessa, Valencia, Vesta, Byzantium, Violetta, Cheesecake, Vasena.
Starting with the letter G
Grace, Galatea, Gladys, Hetera, Grace, Grustinka, Glucose, Glasha, Glafira, Gazelle, Gusyona, Gressy.
Starting with the letter D
Jessie, Darcy, Dixie, Dorothy, Duska, Dulcinea, Jusya, Daisy, Jessica, Doris, Dunyasha, Joyce.
Starting with the letter E, Yo
Yesenia, Europe, Eurasia, Blackberry, Eshka, Euphrosyne, Elizaveta, Fidget, Eshka, Yolka, Raccoon, Yozhka.
Starting with the letter Z
Jasmine, Josie, Giselle, Georgette, Ground Beetle, Zhmurka, Zhuzhuka, Zhanette, Jacqueline, Josette, Josephine, Jessie.
Starting with the letter Z
Zateyka, Zolotinka, Zimushka, Zasonya, Zamarashka, Zapevka, Zorka, Zinaida, Zlata, Zvezdochka, Zelda, Zabava.
Starting with the letter I, Y
Zest, Toffee, Sparkle, Truth, Isis, Isolde, Isidora, Isabella, Izaura, Yvette, Ishtar, Inessa.
Starting with the letter K
Cassiopeia, Calypso, Clipse, Clepsydra, Cassandra, Roe Deer, Clarissa, Killer Whale, Kopusha, Sausage, Candy, Castor Oil, Coda.
Starting with the letter L
Lizaveta, Swallow, Weasel, Liquorice, Lilith, Lucinda, Chanterelle, Letitia, Lariska, Louise, Lukerya, Leska.
Starting with the letter M
Marusya, Murashka, Mueslya, Marquise, Coin, Messalina, Olive, Mazurka, Beaker, Matryona, Melissa, Metelitsa, Musha.
Starting with the letter N
Nessie, Nixa, Nymph, Notka, Nebraska, Nochka, Nyukta, Nefertiti, Nesmeyana, Nancy, Nyuska, Nastasya.
Starting with the letter O
Optimus, Oscar, Osiris, Ostap, Obelix, Oswald, Optimist, Ogonyok, Oliver, Othello, Orpheus, Oligarch.
Starting with the letter P
Fifteen, Fluffy, Clothespin, Pestrukha, Blizzard, Psyche, Patricia, Button, Bun, Perseid, Pixie, Donut.
Starting with the letter R
Lynx, Dewdrop, Roxana, Rochelle, Radish, Chamomile, Rexona, Rosalia, Ruth, Rhyme, Rosita, Redhead.
Starting with the letter C
Snowflake, Puff, Salome, Sausage, Strunka, Stesha, Suzanna, Sparta, Sour Cream, Severina, Sabrina, Sibylla.
Starting with the letter T
Trixie, Toulouse, Meatball, Teffi, Trinity, Teresa, Tabitha, Terpsichore, Tiffany, Tuchka, Tusya, Tootsie.
Starting with the letter U
Ushanka, Snail, Delight, Oyster, Ursula, Utopia, Ulyana, Smile, Ondine, Unika, Umnyashka, Ultra.
Starting with the letter F
Fenichka, Filomena, Flashka, Fluffy, Firka, Fuchsia, Fufyrka, Fresco, Felicia, Fabula, Fantasy, Violet.
Starting with the letter X
Hilda, Hildegard, Chloe, Hokku, Chrysanthemum, Hillary, Halva, Helga, Harissa, Honda, Ponytail, Haruka.
Starting with the letter C
Circe, Cecilia, Scratchy, Flower, Queen, Caesaria, Tsypa, Tsapka, Cyana, Tsiruza, Cinta, Tsilda.
Starting with the letter H
Chiquita, Chicholina, Chekushka, Chuchundra, Chupacabra, Chervona, Enchantress, Cheshirka, Chelsea, Charusha, Charunya, Charlita.
Starting with the letter Sh
Shurshilla, Shushu, Shpulka, Chanel, Shakira, Fizzy, Shushunya, Chocolate, Shmonka, Sharmel, Charlize, Skoda, Charlotte.
Starting with the letter E
Esmeralda, Etoile, Estelle, Eloise, Elizabeth, Epifania, Estersita, Eureka, Ellis, Hellas, Elfa, Hellas.
Starting with the letter U
Yusya, Judith, Yunessa, Yuzhanka, Juno, Yushka, Jurmala, Utah, Yudita, Yulissa, Yukka, Yulia.
Starting with the letter I
Yanessa, Yasmina, Yadviga, Yanushka, Jasper, Yanetta, Yanika, Java, Yana, Yakutka, Jamaica, Yabeda.
Beautiful nicknames
Among the names of cats, there are those that sound beautiful and are very suitable for their owner. A cat with a white fur coat can be called by the following names: Lily, Blondie, Blanca, Jasmine, Pearl, Lina, Belyanka, Snowflake, Icy. For owners of fluffy or smooth, shiny black fur, the following names are good: Creole, Africa, Onyx, Magic, Carmen, Selena, Noir, Find, Sha Noir, Knight, Bonnie, Blackie, Abel, Anabel. The gray skin can, for example, be called: Misty, Shady, Sheila, Heidi, Smokey, Freya. But red cats are sunny creatures that fill your home with positivity and joy. You can call it like this: Suriya, Gustia, Aine, Zolotse, Zolotinka, Amber, Goldilocks. The tricolor pet will be named Fortune, Luck, Tortila, Cherie.
The owner of a purebred cat is expected to have a beautiful name.
The name of a cartoon character may also be suitable for the nickname of your pet. If you need an interesting cat name with meaning, then check out these options.
- Arlene - cartoon about Garfield
- Bagheera - well, it’s clear what cartoon this character is from
- Mitten – cartoon about the dog Volt
- Demeter - the main character of the musical "Cats"
- Jonesy - the cat from the movie "Alien"
- Zira – The Lion King 2
- Kimba – White Lion Kimba
- Kitty Galore - film "Cats vs. Dogs -2"
- Kovu – The Lion King 2
- Coco the Siamese from the series “The Cat That” by Lillian Brown
- Chiara – The Lion King 2
- Luna – Cat from the anime “Sailor Moon”
- Mufasa - The Lion King
- Nala – The Lion King
- Salem - Sabrina the Teenage Witch
- Sarabi – The Lion King
- Simba - The Lion King
- Yum-Yum – Kitty from the series “The Cat That” by Lillian Brown
- Masyanya, Scarlett, Scully, Buffy
- Malvina, Pocahontas
Kids love calling kittens cartoon names
Magic characters
Magical characters have wonderful names. One of these words can be taken as the basis for a name.
Sirin getting ready for bed
- Gorynych
- Koschey
- Nymph
- Niffler
- Banshee
- Obscurus
- Shitsa
- Wyvern
- Ramora
- Griffin
- Chimera
- Leprechaun
- Manticore
- Anchutka
- Yaga
- Basilisk
- Werewolf
- Zhikhar
- Famously
- Sirin
- Shishiga
Funny Russian names
Our life is developing rapidly. Almost every day new objects appear in it, which were previously unknown and without them humanity existed freely, but now cannot live a single day. And if it is possible to call little Russian girls, for example, Matrix Ivanovna, what can we say about how cool, but at the same time strange, cat names can be.
The kitty can be called Galaxy, Spami, Winda, Acer, Smska, Skype, ICQ, Nokia, Klava, Simka, Flash drive and other names associated with the development of nanotechnology. Car enthusiasts can give their pet a nickname based on their favorite brand and model of vehicle: Ferrari, Bugatti, Bentley, Audi, Lada-Kalini, Infiniti, Mercedes, Mazda, Toyota and others. Sports fans may have a pet named after their favorite: Ronaldin, Kournikova, Sharapova, Tayce, Fourcade, Ship, Koka.
A cat can get a soccer name even though it's a girl
Movie and pop celebrities and television stars can also inspire names for pets. The owner of charisma and outstanding appearance can be called Anfisa Chekhova, Renata Litvinova, Chloe Sevigny, Yolka, Cher, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Marilyn Monroe. It will also be nice to have a cat in your home nicknamed Pink, Adele, Katy Perry, Electra, Beyonce, Bianca.
Cool and funny nicknames
You can choose simple and memorable cool names for your pet:
- Oreo;
- Bubbles;
- Ziggy;
- Tiger;
- Chucha;
- Nova;
- Cookies;
- Kamala;
- Skittles;
- Pumka;
- Princess;
- Mitt;
- Snow;
- Baby;
- Boots;
- Cayenne;
- Amber.
Nicknamed Tiger:
Names for cats are very entertaining, based on a funny play on words. Eg:
- Kat Benatar;
- Katsie Cline;
- Ali-Kat;
- Empurress;
- Kat Middleton;
- Meowdia;
- Jennifurr;
- Jennypurr;
- Jessikat;
- Cat-Trina;
- Katie Puri;
- Cleo-cat-ra;
- Ali McCloe;
- Puma Thurman;
- Angelicat;
- Katali Portman;
- Powdrey Hepburn;
- Demi Meaur;
- Holly-Purry;
- Hello Kitty;
- Kitty Poppins;
- Meow Cyrus;
- Whispurr;
- Catzilla;
- Meow-Ra;
- Copy-Cat;
- Ameri-Kat;
- Kamyau;
- Puddy Cat;
- Purrson;
- Koto-Pulta;
- Cat Chup;
- Kit-Kat;
- Koto-Stropha;
- Cotillac;
- Fuzzinator;
- Meowsical;
- Purrfect;
- Domesticat;
- Cat-Tilda;
- Galaxy-Cat;
- Miraclaw;
- Boss Cat;
- Koto-Bunga;
- Koto-Gonia.
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Nicknames with an emphasis on character
Owners often try to emphasize the cat’s character with a nickname. This is how Sweeties and Evil Ones appear. At the same time, it is not so easy to guess in advance what the temperament of a mongrel kitten will be. With purebred animals the situation is different, since their character is largely determined by their breed. For example, Maine Coons are considered kind, but not very playful. Siamese cats are smart and active, but exotic shorthairs are calm and sedentary creatures.
If your cat is not very active and likes to sleep, then you can choose an appropriate name for her. Name your cat Scops Owl or Sonya to let everyone know that she is a napper.
Whatever you call Sonya, she will doze off
Tisha or Tishka are also nicknames that indicate that your pet does not make much noise.
For energetic and playful kittens, you can also choose interesting options. The playful girl deserves the name Sparkle, Rada or Flash. A particularly curious cat can be called Alice - in honor of the famous heroine of Lewis Carroll. Names such as Laska, Nezha and Mila are suitable for kind and sympathetic pets. If your cat has a difficult character from a very early age, then you can also emphasize this with a name. Zlyuka, Kusaka, Scratchy and Tsap are names that warn others about the not-so-good mood of your pet.
Funny Nicknames
A funny name for a pet is the key to a great mood for all household members. In addition, such a nickname will immediately give guests a hint about the fluffy’s special character traits.
Cheerful cat Kipish
- Nafanya
- Pink
- Masyanya
- Bonehead
- I don't want to
- Fury
- Lighter
- Zhorik
- Caprice
- Squeaker
- Traglodyte
- Gnawed
- Tygrygyr
- Babaka
- Kozyulya
- Goodrick
- pestle
- Butyavka
- Kotyapa
- Nice
- joint
- Crackling
- Pitiha
- Kipish
- Kisyun
- Felonious
- Abbos
- Tractor
- Duclida
- Pufistal
- Kukutsapol
- Bruy
- Bayda
Easy cat names
When thinking about what to name your pet, consider its needs. Experts advise calling your pet a name that consists of a maximum of two syllables. Even if you were given an animal with a very complex nickname, you can shorten it or come up with your own, easier to pronounce.
Kittens will very quickly get used to a simple, easy name.
Cats are very different in character from dogs and do not always react quickly to their nickname. You don’t have to worry too much about this and figure out on your own how to name your pet: Shilo, Chucha, Chacha, Zita, Sozi, Zhuzha, Shutta, Shusha, Zhadi, Zizi, Sisi and the like.
There is one more hidden rule: the cat will like a nickname that ends in “and”: Ani, Molly, Chrisy, Zoe, Boni, Abi, Kitty, Sessie, Lussie, Winnie, Fanny, Shannie, Shadi, Essi, Yenny, Mickey , Tody, Issy, Libby, Lydie, Airi and others.
Names of princes and princesses
In addition to animals, the main characters of fairy tales are princes and princesses. A name in honor of the famous fairy-tale royalty will add additional splendor to the pet.
Gisele is a real fashion model
- Goldilocks
- Belle
- Ariel
- Fiona
- Eric
- Charmant
- Ramiro
- Stephen
- Chaming
- Aurora
- Philip
- Adam
- Jasmine
- Aladdin
- John
- Pocahontas
- Mulan
- Giselle
- Neven
- Tiana
- Arthas
- Derek
- Li Shang
- Desiree
- Meg
- Merida
- Elsa
- Anna
- Eugene
Old Russian names with meaning
Sometimes it’s not enough to name a cat beautifully. Many owners want their pet's name to mean something. If a name matters to you, then pay attention to Old Russian names that sound quite original and attractive:
- Augusta - majestic;
- Agnia - purity;
- Alevtina - alien to evil;
- Asya is a city dweller;
- Angela - angelic;
- Varvara is a savage;
- Violetta - violet;
- Vasilisa - regal;
- Darina is the winner;
- Danuta - goddess of the moon;
- Elizabeth - God's oath;
- Kira - mistress;
- Kaleria is hot.
Modern cats with nicknames that go back centuries
The most common Old Russian names
Have you decided to choose an old Russian name? Below is a list of the most popular ones. Such variants of names are coming back into fashion, because they sound quite original.
- Agidel - the one born in the fire element
- Agnia, Aika, Alatyrka
- Aldona - the one born in the water element
- Anisya, Auda, Achima
- Bana, Bezhana, Bielana, Belava
- Varna, Vedana, Veya, Vetrana
- Vereya – attractive
- Gata, Gita, Gordyana, Gorinka
- Dimiya, Dobrodeya
- Edviga, Elya
- Fun
- Iria, Inga
- Kupava
- Laza
- Leda, Lepa
- Pavlina, Pelageya
- Solokha, Slawomir
- Yara, Yasmina
