Can't seem to find a name for this kitten!

justplainheidi · Apr 8, 2013

kingfootie said:
She is absolutely adorable! I once brought in a stray and had him for 20 years. After many loyal years of giving me love and affection, he died of old age this past summer. When I brought him home in 1993 I didn't know what to name him so I called him "Bud" when he got into my plants and peed. Very soon he became known to family and friends as "The Bud Cat", and that evolved to Buddy, Butters, and then one day Diggies... and how that came out, I'll never know. From then on, Diggies was his intimate name and "The Bud Cat" was his formal name. I'm a believer that the cat gives you its own name by telepathy.

More examples: I had another stray cat, whose name I could not come up with until one day my husband picked her up and the name "Wheaties" came out of nowhere. That's the name she wanted! We also took in a kitten that somebody had easily named "Garfield" because he was orange... this name would not stick until somehow "Fielder's Choice" evolved, and soon it got shortened to "Field". Can you imagine calling a cat by the name of "Field"? Sounds stupid, but he loved it and it fit him perfectly!

The cat in my profile I formally named "King Footie" because of his white foot and because he is regal-looking. That's not the name he wanted, but it's his formal name...he eventually told me that he wants to be called "Pingers". Other than telepathy, I can't tell you how stuff like this happens.

When I was a child, I had a cat I named "Cuddles"... that never stuck, but one day I called him Panther and that did stick. He lived to be 21 years old. Then there was Breezy who wanted to be "Beeezer", but that wasn't my cat.

And one more... a cat I conveniently named "Bunny" somehow told me she wanted to be called "Burrrrrr". Go figure, but just know that if she tells you her name it means you have to keep her.

OMG, I can SO relate to this and it had me LOLing. My orange and white cat has changed names so many times that I couldn't remember which name he was listed under when I last called the vet. I embarassingly needed them to read off the list of names on our account so I could pick one hehe He was Patch, then Patcher, Patcher Doodle, Doodle, Doodle Pants, Senor Doodle Pants and now I mostly call him Pants, Pantser or Dood(er) hehe Silly I know, but it has been a long time in the making.

Maybe I need not focus on finding this kitty's actual name, but on finding her starting name

~H

catwoman707 · Apr 8, 2013

I have the pleasure of naming kittens and cats all the time due to rescue, and there are times when a name hits me that is so appropriate, that's the one!

Then there are times when there's a delay, and I just can't seem to find the 'right' name....

A few of my faves for some of my calicos/torties have been-

Ginger- actually Ginger Snap but lost the snap as she grew up,

Darla,

Brigit,

Amelia,

Anastasia,

Annabelle,

Athena,

Autumn (ah that's a good one for her)

April (another good one since it's April!)

Blossom,

Buffy,

Cookie,

Cricket,

Daphne-love that one!

Heather,

Juliette,

Madonna,

Mindy,

Natalie

Nevaeh (heaven backwards)

Okay I could go on and on!

catwoman707 · Apr 8, 2013

Forgot

Pebbles

Petunia!

She is adorable btw!

tjcarst · Apr 8, 2013

Perti (purrty)

Short for perfect timing. I like non-human names that have meaning to them. It also sounds like a backwoods version of the word 'pretty' and she is gorgeous!

tjcarst · Apr 8, 2013

Just googled it and found this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pietro_Perti

Giovanni Pietro Perti or Peretti (1648-1714) was an Italian Baroque sculptor and architect, regarded as one of the leading European sculptors on the verge of the 18th century.

chandra09 · Apr 8, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss. Many kitty purrs to you. <3

As soon as I saw her lovely little face I thought... Aya ... A pretty name for a pretty kitty! Two syllables too!

Here is the meaning of the name in different languages:

Aya is a female name with multiple meanings in different languages. Aya (あや, アヤ) is a common female Japanese given name. Meaning "Design" "Art" or "Beautiful" Aya is also an Arabic female name written as آية meaning "sign", "miracle", or "verse." A'ya is also in use in the Hebrew language and means "to fly swiftly." or "Bird"

spaythestrays81 · Apr 9, 2013

She looks like a Lolita to me Lola for short. Best of Luck

feralvr · Apr 9, 2013

WHAT A DARLING!!!!! I actually love your name, Heidi. :lol3: Immediately this name came to mind after seeing your name. HANNAH :rub: :heart3: :clap:

pushylady · Apr 9, 2013

So sorry you had to say goodbye to Cali. :rbheart:

This little kitten is adorable! One look and I'm smitten too.

The names I'm liking are:
Evie
Katniss
Lolita

kingfootie · Apr 9, 2013

I love the name Dooder -- it sounds purrfect! That is a marvelous name for a cat! I truly believe he is telling you something.

I have a friend of mine who brought in a cat that has a funny looking bob-like tail. He started calling him Bob, which the cat apparently didn't like, then it went to Stinky Bob (2 words). The cat didn't like that either, but something about making it one word... "Stinkybob" said very quickly, made it perfect.

msadler · Apr 9, 2013

I do not know if a name has been chosen yet but I like the idea of naming her based on her fire like markings on her head. My suggestion is Phoenix.

kookycats · Apr 9, 2013

Just love your story. I guess all of us can relate to losing a much loved kitty, but the biggest tribute is to provide a home for another precious baby -- and she is absolutely beautiful!

I can only think of the name -- Ayla. She was the name of a character in the series of books that started with Clan of the Cave Bear. I just fell in love with that name.

Llet us know what name you chose --- and send us more pictures!

teddy j · Apr 9, 2013

She is beautiful - I would call her "FATE" . Best to you, stay well, Teddy J

jnit1 · Apr 9, 2013

Here's a few more

Joy

Jubilee (Jubi)

Solace (Solly)

Felicity

Ember(for the flame between its eyes)

Bliss

Hilarity

Jewel or Jewelee

Ophelia

Buoyance’ (boy-an-say)

Lucy

Lucky

And my current favorite .. Puddin

So sorry about your lost love.

mewlittle · Apr 9, 2013

if you haven't decided yet here is more

Marla

Daisy

Lacey

DeVonne

Raine

Beverly

Jean

Bray

Paris

Princess

Layna

Leigh

Toni

Bucky <its unisexed on pets i seen female cats named Bucky

Michael <its a unisexed name now

there is a actress named Michael Lernerd from the waltons and MJ's daughter Paris's middle name is Michael

sorry about the long sentence behind the Michael name lol

i'm just reposting the names i posted earlier in the thread just in case you missed it

LaVonne

Marie

Blanket

Jazmine

Spirit

Layla

Levi <it can be unisexed

Sugar

Katherine

le chat fou · Apr 9, 2013

Sephie!

Or have you decided yet? She is very cute and looks like a sweet heart! Good luck!

stephanietx · Apr 9, 2013

You said it in your initial post....Wonder! (Heidi & the Nameless Wonder)

She is a stunner!! What a cutie and thank you for rescuing her!

eb24 · Apr 9, 2013

kookycats said:
Just love your story. I guess all of us can relate to losing a much loved kitty, but the biggest tribute is to provide a home for another precious baby -- and she is absolutely beautiful!

Agree agree agree!!!!!

Some great choices here. I still think mine is the best (even though I just realized that you spelled Cali without the e). Still!

I think you are so right too about just picking the first name. The nicknames always seem to evolve over time. You are just looking for her "proper" name. Technically I have Ella and Diego, but rreeeaaallllyyyyy I have the Bean and the Booger. Their real names only seem to get used when they are in trouble!

I can't wait to hear what you decide on!

amylc · Apr 10, 2013

Lilly gets my vote

gareth · Apr 11, 2013

lol, that is a cute little one.

Can't seem to find a name for this kitten!

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