Scottish cats are very popular because of their plush appearance and friendly nature. As with the appearance of any other animal in the house, the “Scottish boy” will need a suitable nickname. Which one is better to choose for a gray kitten? What if he has patches of white fur? And don’t forget about the unusual appearance – the ears of both Fold and Straight deserve admiring glances. The range of options will narrow as soon as you start going through names in the search. Moreover, the name should emphasize the individuality of the pet. “Barsik” is unlikely to fit here. So what to do? An individual approach and a little imagination will help here.
Baxter is resting
Popular names
What names are most often called for gray Scottish kittens? Below is a list of possible options.
- Casper;
- Oscar;
- Simon;
- Patrick;
- Archie;
- Fox;
- Kevin;
- Elvis;
- Dustin;
- Chase;
- Hevik;
- Fabio;
- Clif;
- Alex;
- Baron;
- Vito;
- Whiskers;
- Dallas;
- Deffer;
- Douglas;
- Zeus;
- Cortes;
- Lucky;
- Miguel;
- Martin;
- Pike;
- Ralph;
- Romeo;
- Randy;
- Simba;
- Volume;
- Tager;
- Fox;
- Alf;
- Mickey;
- Mario;
- Logan;
- Baxter;
- Prince;
- Alex;
- Marcus;
- Rufus;
- Oddy;
- Boreas;
- Zeno;
- Flint;
- Zoltan;
- Tyler;
- Sancho;
- Aramis;
- Gibbs;
- Sharp;
- Nils;
- Watson;
- Gillis;
- Douglas;
- Clyde;
- Lorik;
- Mirrey;
- Tarry;
- Holmes;
- Whiscar;
- Dixon;
- Robin;
- Flynn;
- Chester;
- Shot;
- Dean;
- Kilt;
- Severus.
Names based on the character of Scottish cats
Another way to choose a name is a nickname based on the pet’s character. As a rule, 1-2 days are enough to understand what kind of character a cat has. Remember what your first impression was when you met the kitten, take a closer look at how he behaves, what he loves:
- For phlegmatic, calm animals, you can choose a nickname among the names: Baxter, Craig, Lonley.
- If the kitten loves to wash himself, name him Apollo, Boniface, Leonardo, Fluffy or Elton.
- The pet is playful, mischievous, warlike - give him the same nickname: Bryce, Gavvin, Hermes, Zeus, Cuddy, Logan, Knox, Finley.
By naming the kitten based on its character, you can give guests a hint of what to expect from the pet living in your home.
A phlegmatic and imposing Scottish Fold cat lies on the bed.
Beautiful nicknames from Great Britain and Scotland
You can also consider a beautiful nickname that will highlight the origin of the pet.
- Benjamin;
- Roger;
- Alistair;
- Bernard;
- Wilfred;
- Joshua;
- Richard;
- Walter;
- Charles;
- Sherman;
- Edward;
- Edwin;
- Louis;
- Archibald;
- Stewart;
- Hamilton;
- Patrick;
- Gillian;
- Armando;
- Gregor;
- Stilton;
- Roland;
- Bastian;
- Bryce;
- Graham;
- Jamison;
- Diarmed;
- Callum;
- Kaolin;
- Kaolan;
- Lennox;
- Marcas;
- Paisley;
- Ramsey;
- Rueri;
- Raybert;
- Ranald;
- Terlak;
- Thorburn;
- Fergus;
- Fraser;
- Frangan;
- Hendry;
- Evart;
- Eiderd;
- Yudard;
- Eller.
Baby Patrick is settling into his new home
Fashionable and noble names
And here are nicknames with a strong Scottish character. Choose a sonorous and noble name for your pet, which will remind you of the European origin of the fold-eared cat.
Brave and Noble Knight - Wallace:
A few more original nicknames:
- Aberdeen;
- Angus;
- Anya;
- Balor;
- Belen;
- Ballior;
- Gallagher;
- Hamilton;
- Grandee;
- Demphis;
- Dubar;
- Duke;
- Carlisle;
- Conan Doyle;
- King;
- Lancelot;
- Lerik;
- Lang;
- Laird;
- Marbeth;
- Melbourne;
- Mercury;
- Merlin;
- Noflan;
- Naird;
- Ogman;
- Pull;
- Roland;
- Novel;
- Sterling;
- Taranis;
- Temant;
- Tavid;
- Ulish;
- Ulf;
- Fomar;
- Edinburgh;
- Edmund;
- Elgin;
- Yun.
Sounds nice, doesn't it? And another gray Scot – handsome Richard III.
Nicknames from folklore and fairy tales
Scotland and the UK have a rich folklore. The main thing is not to name the kitten after some evil character or fairy-tale creature. Fairytale nicknames:
- Avank;
- Brownie;
- Brownie;
- Brag;
- Wolver;
- Grogan;
- Elf;
- Urisk;
- Roan;
- Malcolm;
- Reed;
- Harry;
- Willie;
- Macbeth;
- Mikael;
- Moreg;
- Finlay;
- Finn;
- Roderick;
- Ettin;
- Duff;
- There;
- Wisden.
Roderick poses for the camera
Nickname with an “emphasis” on the ears
The very sight of a funny fold-eared kitten can lead the owners to a nickname that will be associated with its funny ears. Try to fantasize about this, and we will give you some ideas.
Eared girls:
- Uhinya;
- pendant;
- Ear;
- Visloushka;
- Ears.
Eared boys:
- Lop ear;
- Ushastik;
- Paddle;
- Uh;
- Hanging.
Impressive Visyak.
The most fashionable nicknames
There are also fashionable nicknames. They came from different directions, be it history, football or modern brands.
- Vasco;
- Hector;
- Jaeger;
- Zidane;
- Colt;
- Norton;
- Nigil;
- Orlando;
- Oxford;
- Stark;
- Fighter;
- Hummer;
- Ocean;
- Django;
- Yaris;
- Isidore;
- Ross;
- Apollo;
- Filch;
- Orpheus;
- Hugo;
- Boss;
- Argus;
- Stephen;
- Whiskas;
- Gucci;
- Dolph;
- Lennon;
- Porter;
- Adidas;
- Nike;
- Lacoste;
- Moan;
- Marco Pollo;
- Massimo;
- Lloyd;
- Dior;
- Kenzo;
- Asos;
- Austin;
- Drogo;
- Rob;
- Ned.
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Little naughty Hugo
Interesting fact! There are 4 types of Scottish cats:
- Scottish Fold: shorthaired fold;
- Scottish Straight: short-haired straight;
- Highland Fold: long-haired fold;
- Highland Straight: longhaired straight.
Despite the variety of appearance, cats of this breed do not differ from each other in behavior. They do not like to climb high and practically do not cause mischief, but at the same time they love to play. They can often stand on their hind legs, like gophers. But they sit in the “Buddha pose”, stretching out their legs. The cost of kittens can reach up to $1,500. The history of the breed began in 1961.
Top 10 original nicknames
- Ushastik (cartoon);
- Whiskas (advertising);
- Masyanya (Internet character);
- Nafanya (cartoon “Little Brownie Kuzya”);
- Hedwig (Harry Potter's owl);
- Seal (animal);
- Teddy (teddy bear);
- Velours;
- Cloud (cloud – cloud, English);
- Bun.
Well, the name for the Scottish cat has been chosen. Congratulations! Let's move on to task number two: what to feed and love for kittens. Until the end of the cat's days. May they be long and full of celebration!
By the way, if you are familiar with the breed, then here’s how to name a British cat or a British cat, or if you want to name it based on a large list - read articles about all the names for cats.
Cool and funny nicknames
The selection wouldn’t be complete without cool nicknames that will lift your spirits and charge you with positivity.
- Punch;
- Vorsik;
- Chivas;
- Ducat;
- Marcello;
- Pox;
- Bams;
- Gangster;
- Dollar;
- Zhigalo;
- Indian;
- Coconut;
- Pixel;
- Relax;
- Sensei;
- Skittles;
- Sinus;
- Twix;
- Stomper;
- Umka;
- Frodo;
- Hippie;
- Harley;
- Candied fruit;
- Chucky;
- Chewbacca;
- Sheriff;
- Bambi;
- Pampush;
- Bumbon;
- Chocco;
- Flash;
- Conan;
- Tumbler;
- Scotch;
- Dobby;
- Tambourine;
- Sprat;
- Cartoon.
Tumbler loves to sleep, sometimes this even happens
How to choose the right name for your favorite pet
When choosing a name for your pet, you should not settle on a nickname that is too long and difficult to pronounce. Make sure that the kitten perceives its name and reacts to it. The owner should not experience difficulties when calling his pet.
Try to settle on a name consisting of 4-6 letters, with a combination of hissing sounds, as kittens perceive these sounds more easily (for example, Charlie, Shrek, Stefan, Schubert).
In addition, the nickname should suit the cat throughout his life.
It grows and changes, so “childish” Fluff or Snowball is unlikely to correspond to an adult, imposing animal.
Comparison of a kitten and an adult.
Nicknames by color
Why not use the color of the kitten to choose a suitable nickname?
- Smokey;
- Pearl;
- Ghost;
- Shadow;
- Velveteen;
- Gray;
- Quartz;
- Smoke;
- Smoke;
- Mouse;
- Silver;
- Asher;
- Ash;
- Gandalf (when he was Gray));
- Grizz;
- Gris;
- Siv;
- Boz.
Smoke loves to spend time on the couch.
There is a page on Instagram dedicated to a cat with the simple name Fedya. He gained popularity due to his appearance. Due to the fact that his eyes are set close, one gets the feeling that he is constantly surprised by something. The hostess says that with the arrival of guests, Fedya becomes even more “surprised.” He was a weak kitten, but the owners were able to fatten this handsome guy and cure him, because his immunity was a real problem. Now it is popular not only in Russia, but also in Japan, Germany, Lithuania, America and other countries. It all started with a simple application for one of the television shows. The presenters immediately liked the Scot, and they decided to find out more about him. Fedya even has his own merch, which fans are eager to purchase. In the photographs you can trace the life of an unusual cat, starting from “childhood”. By the way, in the cat’s profile it is written: “Eternally surprised cat” and “Thundered all over the world.”
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What to name a Scottish male kitten
When choosing nicknames for Scottish male cats, you should remember that he will soon grow up and become a large animal, but with an amazing face. Therefore, he is immediately given a respectable, masculine nickname, as befits a purebred cat.
- Mystical, cats have many associations with the other world: Arnold; Babay; Barbarian; Ghoul; Gin; Pacific; Caliph;
- There are many superstitions and beliefs about cats, Scottish names: Archangel (Angel); Imp (Demon); Lucifer (Lucic); Mephistopheles (Mephis); Fakir.
Nicknames from art
Scotland and Great Britain are famous for representatives of literature and art who have left their mark on history. This also includes characters from literary works familiar to almost every person.
- Burns;
- Allen;
- Allan;
- Aikman;
- Guthrie;
- Duncan;
- Grant;
- Francis;
- Thomas;
- Joseph;
- Scott;
- Ian;
- York;
- David;
- Jacob;
- Charles;
- Henry;
- Peter;
- Howson;
- Gerard;
- Evan;
- Robbie;
- Dugray;
- Simon;
- Kenneth;
- Werther;
- Hamlet;
- Romeo;
- Ivanhoe;
- Walter;
- Lewis;
- Burnsey;
- Mackenzie.
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Solid Howson is watching
A name for real Scottish ladies
For Scottish aristocrats of the cat tribe, the principle of choosing names is similar: based on the color of the coat and character, but the names sound more gentle and pleasant. You can name a girl with a sonorous English name: Alice, Antoinette, Assel, Ariana, Bella, Vasey, Wendy, Gladys, Diana, Daisy, Ginny, Elizabeth, Christy, Giselle, Margot, Mallory, Megan, Melissa, Melinda, Lottie, Lorina, Lucky , Polly, Rachel, Rosetta, Santi, Ellie, Ursula, Floria, Fluffy, Hannah, Heidi, Edith, Emilia, Erfossi, Yukka, Judita, Charlotte.
You can choose simpler names: Basya, Ksyusha, Sonya, Zhuzhana, Lady, Fairy.
For blondes, nicknames would be quite appropriate: Marilyn, Snezhana, and for black cats: Scarlett, Melanie, Amelie. The names of famous film actresses and film heroines are perfect for Scottish beauties: Irene, Julia, Rebecca, Rowenna, Ellyn, Carrin, Katie.
Geographic nicknames
Take a look at the geographical map of Scotland and Great Britain. You will find many names of places and rivers that you can name a Scottish kitten after.
- Ben;
- Nevis;
- Lauwers;
- Gotfell;
- Stack;
- Aonach;
- Fleet;
- Makdi;
- Rinnes;
- Mamors;
- Vorlich;
- Dorain;
- Narnein;
- Cobbler;
- Anch;
- Derg;
- Coombe;
- Bian;
- Biden;
- Arkle;
- Clisham;
- Scafel;
- Pike;
- Snowdon;
- Cross;
- Fell;
- Skiddaw;
- Donard;
- Craig;
- Mind;
- Snape;
- Neck;
- Gotfell;
- Llewelyn;
- Morwen;
- Glider;
- Cheviot;
- Severn;
- Trent;
- Great;
- Wye;
- Spey;
- Clyde;
- Eden;
- Avon;
- Ribble;
- Medway;
- Deveron;
- Dochart;
- Kirtle;
- Allander;
- Highland;
- Lowland;
- Space Garden
Snowdon is clearly in a bad mood
How to name a Scottish kitten girl
For the breed, Scottish straight-eared, straight cat or Scottish fold, fold cat, simple names like: Anya, Manya or Murka are not suitable. How to name a Scottish girl so that the name is in harmony with her appearance:
- For the cat, girls choose the names of well-known celebrities: Clara; Pepi; Cecilia; Siesta; Beatrice.
- for straight-eared cats: Constance (Costa); Chip; Chimera; Shakira; Young;
- common beautiful names for fold-eared cats: Azazel (Aza); Magic; Nirvana; Audrey; Fury; Scheherazade (Cheri);
Nicknames in honor of historical figures
The history of Scotland is very eventful. And people who influenced their development took part in these events. Why not name a kitten after one of these men?
- Wallace;
- Adam;
- Watt;
- Burns;
- Maxwell;
- Andrew;
- Sean;
- Walter;
- Arthur;
- Kenneth;
- Donald;
- Ed;
- Eochaid;
- Girik;
- Indulf;
- Duff;
- Kulen;
- Amlaf;
- Lulah;
- Randolph;
- Drummond
Meet Kenneth.
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By appearance
The Scottish Fold breed is distinguished by a variety of colors, so many owners do not split hairs and come up with an original nickname that matches the color of the cat’s luxurious fur coat:
- If the “Scotsman” has black fur, then it is worth giving him a mysterious or menacing nickname - Bassoon, Black, Typhoon, Basalt, Noir, Faust, Nero, Demon, Vulture, Raven, Dark, Moor, Lucifer, Morpheus.
- For a Scottish Fold cat with a snow-white coat, a name associated with snow, the north, freshness and freedom is suitable - Arctic, White, Blank, Christmas, Sibiryak, Eskimo, Ice, Edelweiss, Frost, Yucca, Ice Cream, Elbrus, Zephyr.
- The blue Scottish Fold can be nicknamed Sapphire, Skye, Topaz, Iris, Blue.
- The silver-gray fold-eared cat can be called Gray, Smoke, Fog, Agate, Wolf, Casper, Velvet, Ghost, Silver, Smoke, Dusk, Ash, Storm.
- Nicknames for a Scottish pet with a wonderful lilac color are Hyacinth, Indigo, Crocus, Amethyst, Cosmos, Elf.
- Bright “fiery” nicknames are suitable for the fold-eared red cat - Red, Amber, Ruby, Orange, Gold, Mars, Fox, Orange, Hephaestus, Fakir, Phoenix, Leo, Fox, Yakhont, Tsukat, Oscar.
- Nicknames suitable for a pet with a brown coat are Chocolate, Brown, Chestnut, Snickers, Bruno.
- A striped Scottish cat will respond to the nickname Tiger, Raccoon, Shere Khan, Hindu, Hawk, Sailor, Sailor, Skipper, Mongol, Tiger.
ATTENTION! You should not choose a nickname longer than 3 syllables. It is advisable that the cat's name contain hissing sounds; cats remember them best.
Fluffy "gentlemen"
What is Scotland associated with? With kilts, noble knights and royal tournaments. Representatives of cats of the Scottish breed are the same - noble, stately. Therefore, they need to be given appropriate names: Sisel, Kilty. Murray, Glam, Elik, Scotch, Nessie.
Owners often name their beloved Scots in honor of the ancient Greek and Roman gods. Such names suit them perfectly: Hermes, Atlas, Hercules, Mars, Apollo, Plato, Hephaestus. Some may think that the name Hephaestus or Apollo is too pretentious and “heavy” for a cute kitten, but this nickname is ideal for an adult cat. In childhood, kittens can be called various diminutive versions of “adult” names, for example, Gefesha, Polosh, etc.
Universal options
A universal nickname is suitable for a cat of any breed, character and color and will be to your liking:
- The names used as universal nicknames are: Vasya, Venya, German, Justin, Cortes, Kotofey, Kuzya, Marcel, Murzik, Paco, Romeo, Sam, Timosha, Filya, Yasha.
- The names of cartoon characters are suitable: Bambi, Goofy, Woody, Casper, Nathanya, Simba, Smurf, Stitch, Timon, Tom, Umka.
- If the owner, for example, is a football fan, perhaps he will choose something like this: Bastian, Buffon, David, Zidane, Zlatan, Puyol, Raul, Spartak, Xavi, Chelsea, Juventus.
- Some people like near-historical themes: Knight, Count, Ermak, Marquis, Nevsky, Ramses, Solomon, Sultan, Felix, Fidel, Caesar, Julius.
- Movie lovers will enjoy the following options: Aragorn, Al Pacino, Bond, Zorro, Lyon, Optimus, Richie, Russell, Rocky, Rufus, Fast and the Furious.
- Another option is to choose a funny nickname, when uttered it will be impossible to contain a smile: Loaf, Bucks, Bentley, Vanish, Gangster, Gelik, Disco, Beetle, Kote, Cap, Colt, Lavash, Tycoon, Mojito, Pixel, Raptor, Souvenir , Twix, Funtik, Candied fruit, Sheriff.
So, whatever name you choose, remember that your goal is to bond with your kitten. The nickname should please not only you, but also your pet. To get your cat used to it, try saying his name more often for 1-2 weeks, calling him to you. Then the goal will be achieved and you will become friends.
Scottish Fold cats or Scottish Folds have gained immense popularity among fans of furry pets. The ancestor of these plush cats is considered to be the white cat Susie, who lived in the 60s of the last century in Scotland. Over the years, fold-eared cats have acquired a variety of colors from blue and cream to dark chocolate. But the main advantages of the Scottish Scottish are their gentle character and the captivating look of their huge eyes.
