Would it be cruel?

What about Sweetie? It sounds like Easy.

Thanks for all of your input. Im still debating the idea. I guess I already call her something other than Easy, many things actually, but I like the idea of her being an Isabella or something like that. Its more fitting to her personality.

I think I messed up on the poll. I asked would it be cruel to change her name but the poll says Should I change her name Sorry about that...

Originally Posted by GingersMom

I still maintain that she knows when I make the sound: Ginger, that she knows I am speaking to her or about her.

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I absolutely agree Our munchkins are very intelligent

There are times I'm in the kitchen making dinner and Abby comes in and sits on the floor meowing at me and I swear when I start talking to her that she looks like she understands me, LOL

I did not name Gizmo, but did not change her name when I adopted her since she knows it and responds to it. There was no reason to make the cat more confused.
I don't recommend changing Easy's name. There's nothing wrong with it; she is a beautiful cat no matter what she is called.

I'm with those who point out the number of nicknames our babies respond to, as well as, or instead of, their real name. This says to me that they are more than able to adjust, which makes it not cruel, IMO. This is particularly so, in a case where her name is seen as not doing her dignity and beauty justice. If you can't love her name, I think it will affect how you say it, and better that you choose another that fits her, and that you can caress when you say it.

She IS a lovely dignified girl, and deserves a lovely dignified name -- not that you'll call her by it all the time, anyway, for there will always be nicknames, but she's entitled to it.

When I look at her, I think names like Anastasia or Annabelle -- something very feminine, classic, maybe a little old-fashioned and maybe, like those, easily shortened for daily use -- Annie, from either of them, would be sweet and feminine. Just some thoughts.

What about Sadie or Sahara ?

I think you could change it to something that would sound like Easy but which you liked more: I thought "Evie" was a good suggestion. Also "Essie" might work.

Easy sounds a lot like Izzy, our little cats name

All our cats (except Izzy who is deaf) respond to their names and will come when called. Jaz also responds to her nick-name (Twinkle) as well.

Some times we get confused and call a cat by anothers name

OMG your cat looks exactly like my neighbors cat Binky!

I don't think it is cruel, my siamese was named Justin Tyme by the breeder, but we called him Fuzzy, Lumper, Fuzzy No legs( he was packed everywhere) He knew all his names. Same as Bailey, now know as Bob, or Inspector B. I'm sure if you cuddle with Easy and tell her what her name is, just like I'm doing with Sampson(used to be Bart) everything will be fine

I like the name Easy..it is different, and she is used to it. It is her now...it is who she is..To me it would be weird. You wouldn't change a skin kids name after 4 years..

IMO

You could give her a new middle name and keep Easy as her first name.

My mom's cat Simmie's real name is Simone but we call her Simmie so much now she won't respond to her original name

I don't think changing her name would be cruel. Now, if you had adopted Damita & tried changing her name, I could see it being cruel(she's blind & basically gets around by the sound of her name). No matter what name you call her, you will still be her slave & wrapped aorund those gorgeous little paws. Honestly, most cats don't care about their names so long as you feed them & keep the pooper clean.

I like the idea of giving her a middle name. Or, you could just start calling her by one of her silly nicknames. Cow was called Cow because he looked like a cow in the pasture & 4 years later he's still a Cow....

All of my cats come to multiple names and they all know which names are theirs

Princess Grace- Princy, Wincy, Gracie, Baby, Pince, White-Fluffy

Duchess- Miss Dutch, Dutchie, Gray-Baby, Little Gray Kitty, Baby Dutch

Sir Bobbles A Lot- Bob, Bobby, Robert, Roberto, Nuggie, Nugget, Pumpkin, Bobbles, Wobbly head, handsome boy, Bobba-Lee

Ok maybe I'm TOO affectionate.... thats not even all the names I call them thats just the most often ones

If you don't like the name, change it! You can quickly get your kitty used to the new name by calling it when there's food, treats, or petting (they quickly learn if you associate the name with good things!)

I have had so many stray rescued pets, and none of them have had any problems with learning a new name. Although my cat Sneakers was a rescue who came with her name, we were going to change it because I don't really like the name but I could not think of a better name, so Sneakers stuck. Anyway we rarely call her that! We call her all kinds of nicknames instead

I have actually been calling her Easy Isabella just to see how it sounds and if it fits. She comes because I am using Easy ...... I still havent decided for sure yet!

Originally Posted by AbbysMom

How about Evie?

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I wouldn't change her name, but that's just me..........she's beautiful.......
but I do like Karen's idea!

Originally Posted by AbbysMom

How about Evie?

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That's a great idea Karen! It's close to Easy, so it won't confuse your kitty as much, and is a cute name!