More and more interesting names for furry friends are becoming fashionable. To emphasize the uniqueness of your pet in an original way, you should choose a rare cat name. The material shows how to choose an unusual name for a cat, features for various breeds and colors. Nicknames that are included in the top 10 most unusual modern cat names are also listed.
How to decide on a rare, amazing name for cats? What should you pay attention to?
- Master, call me properly!
Unusual nicknames for representatives of different breeds
Your pet's breed can make choosing a name easier.
It is necessary to pay attention to the breed, as this will greatly facilitate the choice of name
The British are noble and self-sufficient. Aristocratic nicknames suit them:
- Arthur, Ivanhoe, Buckingham, Jerome, Lord, Richard, Prince, Charles; Aurelia, Gwenda, Darlene, Carol, Lauren, Rachel.
Scottish Fold (Scottish Fold) and Scottish Straight (Scottish Straight) are affectionate, active, playful and completely non-aggressive cats. They are given nicknames that emphasize their friendliness.
- Archie, Justin, Irwin, Percy, Selim, Filya;
- Cassie, Coco, Masya, Molly, Rosie, Fairy, Shiny, Sharmel, Ellie.
The most striking nicknames: Whiskey, Celt, Scotty, Scotch, Shotti, Eddie, Ale.
Maine Coons are true giants of the furry world. Representatives of this breed are called by appropriate nicknames that emphasize their size:
- Gulliver, Viking, Knight, King, Titan, Tsar, Caesar.
Egyptian names are ideal for exotic sphinxes:
- Amon, Cairo, Nile, Osiris, Satis, Tutti (Tutankhamun), Cleo (Cleopatra), Cheops, Ahmose.
Bengal:
- Leo, Leva or Tabby.
Persian:
- Peach and Princess.
Siamese:
- Simone and Tai.
Turkish Angora
Cats of this breed are like royalty, majestic and graceful. They have a very fluffy tail and well-developed muscles. They have a very strong and capricious character, the Turkish Angora is a great hunter, loves to walk and swim. What to call such a fluffy beauty? You can give a name based on appearance, color or character, or you can give it some kind of oriental nickname. Here are some cool names for cats of this breed.
| Cats | Cats |
| Gulfem, Gulshakh, Varda, Varna, Varsha, Visa, Juma, Jan, Deya, Jena, Zulya, Kiba, Carmina, Lafi, Latifa, Lala, Marno, Marena, Manesta, Nadira, Neda, Niger, Raji, Rummy, Rida, Rifi, Saji, Sayda, Sevek, Signora, Sana, Saliha, Farida, Hana, Hadiya, Hurrem, Esma, Esmahan | Altan, Anzor, Arman, Arap, Artush, Adip, Azat, Akram, Alim, Berk, Batyr, Vaiz, Danis, Danif, Jafer, Ikram, Inar, Kadir, Kazim, Marik, Mustafa, Nazif, Rauf, Rafik, Ramses, Rave, Rasim, Rhodes, Rubin, Ruslan, Said, Selim, Sardar, Faniz, Hakim, Harun, Yunus, Yasir |
It often happens that a pet's nickname changes over time. If an animal has a favorite activity, a favorite object, or a funny incident is associated with it, the owners can come up with new rare nicknames for their pet:
Rare nicknames
| Cats | Cats |
| Chandelier, Mop, Stingy, Sludge, Storm, Dremuchka, Miser, Greedy, Scratchy, Nanny, Mommy, Matchmaker, Smile, Depression, Cone | Slipper, Cockroach, Tail, Lace, Anti-Mouse, Whiskey, Barrel, Predator, Hurricane, Termite, Hamster, Dude, Snob |
Owners of pets are very creative when choosing nicknames for their pets, showing ingenuity and ingenuity. Don't be afraid to call your pets rare and unusual names. An original nickname will make your cat stand out among its relatives and will make your neighbors and acquaintances envy your imagination.
Unusual name for cats of different colors
The color of the coat matters
You can choose beautiful and interesting names based on color.
Striped pets are nicknamed Sailor, and those with a spot on the eye are called Pirate.
Redheads:
- Altyn, Leo, Orange, Sunny;
- Tigress, Ryzhka, Foxy.
White:
- Kefir, Zephyr, White, Nord;
- Arctic, Astra, Zimka, Rosinka.
Black:
- Grizzly, Zorro, Cole, Knight, Noir, Sooty;
- Bagheera, Zola, Nochka, Panther.
Chocolate:
- Bob, Brown, Raisin, Snickers;
- Toffee, Mulatto, Chocco.
Smoky:
- Agate, Gray, Wulf, Ash, Silver, Smokey;
- Haze, Bunny, Mystery.
Tricolor:
- Iris, Tricolor, Disney, Tiki, Trash;
- Paint, Fifteen, Rainbow, Tyra, Trishka.
Choosing a name based on your pet's appearance:
Nicknames for gray cats
What do you call a gray cat? Many owners want to give their pet a name that matches its appearance.
| Cats | Cats |
| Haze, Cloud, Mouse, Sera, Speck of Dust, Thunderstorm | Smoke, Ash, Grey, Gray, Jairo (Japanese) |
Name for a white cat
Do you have a pet with beautiful white fur in your house? It can be called: Snow, Snowflake, Snezhana, Sugar, Sugar, Blonde, Coconut, Rice, Milk (in English “milk”). Here's what the word "white" sounds like in different languages:
- White (English), Bianca (Italian), Blanco (Spanish), Urs (Ossetian), Blanche (French).
What name to give a ginger cat
Red kittens are so bright, sunny and cheerful. You always want to reward them with some special name. In addition to the banal Ryzhik, here are some cool nicknames for cats of this color:
| Cats | Cats |
| Carrot, Zinnia, Calendula, Daisy, Sunny (in English “sunny”), Palm, Paprika, Goldie, Freckle, Caramel. | Ogonyok, Fire, Tiger, Tigran, Mars, Orange, Mandarin, Sunflower, Ray, Candied Fruit, Antoshka, Sand (in English “sand”). |
Name for a black cat
Pets with black fur are beautiful, magically attractive, and graceful. An unusual nickname will emphasize all these qualities of the animal. Here are some cool nicknames for black cats:
| Cats | Cats |
| Africa, Brunella, Cara, Ciara, Zoe, Holly, Berry, Alba, Whitney, Niger, Sibyl, Luna, Demi, Vorozheya, Zara, Elvira, Klyaksa, Wax. | Black, Raven, Ember, Colton, Corby, Noir, Knight, Raven, Soot, Shadow, Opal, Agate, Onyx, Schwartz, Kuro (Japanese for “black”), Overlord, Magic, Sorcerer. |
Egyptian names
Graceful Egyptian cat
When choosing such names, you should familiarize yourself with Egyptian mythology. Each name has its own meaning.
Names for representatives of the female breed:
- Amaunet – the progenitor of the world;
- Anat – goddess of the hunt;
- Astarte – goddess of love and fertility;
- Bast – cat goddess, symbol of joy;
- Isis is a symbol of femininity;
- Ikhet – heavenly goddess;
- Kebhut – goddess of cool water;
- Maat – goddess of truth;
- Mafdet – sun goddess;
- Menkerot – lioness goddess;
- Meskhent – goddess of newborns;
- Mut – mother goddess;
- Naunet is the personification of the night sky;
- Neith is the goddess of war, water and sea;
- Nephthys – goddess of beauty;
- Nekhbet – goddess of royal power;
- Nut – goddess of the sky;
- Sekhmet – goddess of the scorching sun;
- Sia – goddess of wisdom;
- Tefnut – goddess of power;
- Wadjet is the patroness of Egypt;
- Upes – goddess of flame;
- Uto - Pharaoh's guardian;
- Hatshepsut - queen;
- Hathor – goddess of the sky and love;
- Shesemtet is a lioness goddess.
Names for representatives of the male breed:
- Aikhi – god of music;
- Aker – god of the underworld;
- Amon is the patron of the sun;
- Anti – god of the desert;
- Anubis – god of the kingdom of the dead;
- Apis – god of fertility;
- Horus is the sun god;
- Ihi – god of music;
- Montu - god of war;
- Nepri – god of grain;
- Nefertum – god of vegetation;
- Nun is the father of all gods;
- Onuris – god of hunting and war;
- Osiris – god of rebirth;
- Ptah is the creator;
- Set - god of thunderstorms and desert;
- Thoth is the god of wisdom;
- Shesemu is the patron saint of winemaking;
- Shu - god of air;
- Shai is the patron saint of man;
- Yah is the god of the moon.
Where else can you find a nickname for a boy cat?
Names for cats do not have to be compared with appearance or character. You can also borrow them from cinema, books or from your favorite idols.
Cinema
If you have several cats, then name them after the most famous couples or bosom friends. Here you can use any kind of cinematography that you like:
“ Full-length movies
: Jack and Rose (Titanic), Vivian and Edward (Pretty Woman), Will and Jack (Pirates of the Caribbean), Jay and Silent Bob from the film of the same name.
Series
: Joey and Phoebe (Friends), Wanda and Vision (WandaVision), Sam and Dean (Supernatural), Margot and Eliot (The Magicians).
Cartoons
: Simba and Nala (“The Lion King”), Homer and Marge (“The Simpsons”), Mabel and Dipper (“Gravity Falls”), Rick and Morty from the series of the same name.
Anime
: Howl and Sophie (Howl's Moving Castle), Luna and Artemis (Sailor Moon), Eren and Armin (Attack on Titan), Natsu and Gray (Fairy Tail).
And don’t narrow the circle to just positive characters. Among the antagonists there are also a lot of charismatic characters whose names can be called a cat.
Books
Here it is better to choose something weighty, where the author did not skimp on the characters. Such works include The Lord of the Rings, A Song of Ice and Fire and The Witcher. Even the most ardent fan will not be able to list all the heroes mentioned in them. If you want originality, then feel free to ignore the main characters and use one of the secondary ones.
It is also recommended to study the myths and legends of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. There you can also find many interesting and harmonious options.
Celebrities
Don't forget that your idols also love cats. Whiskered pets are behind many prominent personalities, so feel free to borrow a ready-made option:
“ - Abner and Bambino (Mark Twain);
— Charlie (Kourtney Kardashian);
— Jock (Winston Churchill);
— Zorro (Kirsten Dunst);
— Miko (Freddie Mercury).
You can also name your pet after the actor or musician himself. In the latter case, in addition to the name of the artist himself, you can use the names of his albums or songs.
Funny and funny names
Pets like funny names
If you want to approach the choice of a name with humor, then you should pay attention to the names of great composers who are perfect for especially “musical” kittens who love to sing serenades in the morning:
- Vivaldi, Mozart, Schubert.
You can name your pet in honor of the ancient Greek gods:
- Zeus, Dionysus, Hercules, Hephaestus are cool nicknames for boys in honor of the ancient Greek gods.
- Gatsby is a purr for the “intelligent”.
The names of thinkers will be an excellent nickname for the calm and thoughtful:
- Aristotle, Solomon.
Space nicknames
Rare cosmic nicknames have been chosen for kittens with extraterrestrial charm. There are stars, planets and asteroids ready to give their names to cute pets.
The most beautiful kitten in the Universe was named Optimus Prime:
Check out these really cool space nicknames:
- Alpha Centauri;
- Andromeda;
- Antares;
- Arcturus;
- Asteroid;
- Astronaut;
- Atmosphere;
- Vega;
- Westland;
- Helios;
- Gliese;
- Deimos;
- Chapel;
- Cassini;
- Halley's Comet;
- Cosmo;
- Cosmodrome;
- Crater;
- Lyra;
- Marvel;
- Methuselah;
- Menki;
- Milky Way;
- Orion;
- Pegasus;
- Perseus;
- Radius;
- Sirius;
- Constellation;
- Supernova;
- Tatooine;
- Terra;
- Tressty;
- Nebula;
- Phobos;
- Shuttle;
- Epsilon;
- Eridanus;
- Jupiter;
- Clarity.
Cool, isn't it? And this couple has scientific names - mother Molekula and son Elektronik:
Names for cats from advertising
Pet Whiskas in Whiskas advertising
Nicknames from advertisements for food for four-legged animals are especially popular.
So the black and white lump gets the name Felix, the red one gets the name Friskis, and the striped one gets the name Boris.
An idea for an unusual nickname for such cats can be the names of popular brands, cars, products and things.
List of such nicknames:
- Armani, Aqua, Aura;
- Bosch;
- Vitrum, Whiskas;
- Guerlain, Gauche, Gucci;
- Danone;
- Eroshka;
- Yokoss;
- Jockey;
- Zenith;
- Indesit, Ikea;
- Yola;
- Kia;
- Lyme;
- Mazda;
- Nivea, Nestle;
- Opel;
- Pepsi;
- Riva;
- Siemens;
- Tiffany;
- Ural;
- Fanta, Ford;
- Honda;
- Virgin land;
- ChistikChika;
- Chanel, Calm, Stock;
- Shchukar, Shield;
- Avon, Evalar, Era;
- Yucca, Juno, Yudi;
- Yashim.
Nicknames from films and cartoons
If you decide to give your son or daughter a furry four-legged friend, choose a fashionable name for him from movies and cartoons. The kids will love it if the kitten resembles their favorite character from the TV screen.
This prankster was named Boniface:
Below are some interesting nicknames copied from popular characters:
- Astro;
- Atticus;
- Baskerville;
- Berthold;
- bearded man;
- Bam Bam;
- A vampire;
- Vesta;
- Volt;
- Huckleberry;
- Godzilla;
- Dundee;
- Geppetto;
- Josie;
- Joker;
- Dobby;
- Rogue;
- bug;
- Isma;
- Eastwood;
- Casanova;
- Capone;
- Colombo;
- Hook;
- Liberty;
- Lilith;
- Loki;
- Mulder;
- Mystic;
- Mavis;
- Nala;
- Pikachu;
- Pepin;
- Crybaby;
- Spooky;
- Cheburashka;
- Anakin;
- Effie;
- Yuma;
- Eustace.
Paprika and Parmesan are always together:
Top 10 most unusual names for cats
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Among the unusual modern names for cats, the top ones are nicknames related to computer technology. You can increasingly hear:
- ICQ;
- Bagheera;
- Vegas;
- Giga;
- Inter;
- Sam;
- Sonya;
- Smile;
- Tilde;
- User.
It is best to observe the kitten’s reaction to the chosen nickname. Say the name clearly; if your pet pays attention, the name is chosen correctly.
The name for a little friend is a connecting energy link between the pet and its owner.
Beautiful and original nicknames
Here are the most non-standard and original nicknames for kittens. For convenience, we will divide the list into nicknames for boys and girls, and you can easily decide on a name for your furry friend.
The embarrassed Barmaley could not resist Gravitsapa’s charm:
Below are rare names for male kittens:
- Argus;
- Armik;
- Buckley;
- Berkeley;
- Bristol;
- Vegas;
- Velveteen;
- Homer;
- Hoover;
- Dublin;
- Crawford;
- Monet;
- Morpheus;
- Opal;
- Opus;
- Paco;
- Paris;
- Pacino;
- Tunisia;
- Foxburg;
- Volk;
- Haram;
- Hoodie;
- Cynic;
- Chafni;
- Churi;
- Sharo;
- El;
- Yunni;
- Iago.
Baby Ivasik surrenders to the mercy of his mistress:
Following are rare names for female kittens:
- Azula;
- Anika;
- Arizona;
- Bonita;
- Buta;
- Gabby;
- Houri;
- Denmark;
- Debra;
- Delphi;
- Dinny;
- Yozhka;
- Josepha;
- Zertha;
- Zukaria;
- Oriole;
- Indira;
- Myrtle;
- Pandora;
- Panic;
- Radmila;
- Owl;
- Talwa;
- Tundra;
- Haruka;
- Honda;
- Everly;
- Erby;
- Yushka;
- Jadwiga.
Christmas Gifts – Mara, Fora, Click, Splinter and Noodles:
Nicknames in honor of the authors of famous fairy tales
Folk art goes hand in hand with the works of famous writers. A name in honor of a famous author may be suitable for your pet.
Serious Kipling
- Gaidar
- Andersen
- Hoffman
- Grimm
- Zhukovsky
- Astrid
- Lindgren
- Madonna
- Charles
- Perrault
- Pushkin
- Hainault
- Raud
- Gianni
- Rodari
- Yoko
- Sano
- Tolkien
- Tolstoy
- Chukovsky
- Shergin
- Marshak
- Gauff
- Kipling
- Bianchi
- Dahl
- Carroll
- Harris
- Wilde
- Baum
- Schwartz
- Barto
- Collodi
- Barry
- Weitz
- Preusler
- Swift
- Riddeo
- Topelius
- Hogarth
- Jacobson
- Milne
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Share, what character from fairy tales, myths or legends does your pet resemble and why?
Cartoon nicknames
Of course, you can’t ignore animated films. Bright and characteristic names of cartoon characters are perfect for domestic cats and dogs.
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Baby Sonya fully lives up to her name
- Barbos
- Bobik
- Ava
- Bodger
- Gromit
- Goofy
- Max
- Doug
- Jock
- Dino
- Druppi
- Tramp
- Louis
- Mozart
- Nana
- Augie
- Oscar
- Pluto
- Poof
- Rico
- Rex
- Renault
- Cindy
- Scooby
- Snoopy
- Sonya
- Spike
- Tyke
- Tifa
- Toby
- Toto
- Trusty
A British cat named Kotofey, like his fairy-tale namesake, is cunning and smart:
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- Cerberus
- Ball
- Lupdidu
- Crypto
- Timokha
- Pongo
- Paddy
- Artemon
- Matilda
- Sailor
- Balto
- Volt
- Marshal
- Sky
- Rocky
- Zuma
- Duke
- Nipper
- Brian
- Courage
Nicknames from foreign fairy tales
Foreign fairy-tale names sound exotic and whimsical; with such a nickname, neither a boy nor a girl will be left without attention.
Serious cat Bastian
- Thumbelina
- Gerda
- Kai
- Mowgli
- Carlson
- Ellie
- Scarecrow
- Snow White
- Rapunzel
- Cinderella
- Pinocchio
- Cippolino
- Aladdin
- Bastian
- Bilbo
- Winnie the Pooh
- Wonka
- Harry
- Gulliver
- Jeremiah
- Klaus
- Violet
- Cleon
- Matt
- Muffin
- Paddington
- Mio
- Mary
- Mummy
- Pippi
- Peter
- Pollyanna
- Remy
- Cedric
- Subastic
- Tim
- Hottabych
- Eliza
- Emil
- Hildebrand
- Pierrot
- Sipsis
- Tardanak
- Shrek
- Rothbart
- Rudolf
- Odette
- Odile
