Are your cats named after someone/something?

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Drew, short for "Andrew" was named after a friend of Craig's that committed suicide because he found out he contracted HIV. Sad story that I won't go into right now.


Jake, short for Jacob was named after my ex stepbrother who I haven't seen in years but love him like he was my biological brother.


Bast, short for Sebastian was given that name because I like it? And because of the Egyptian God "Bast" as well.
 

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Clyde was named by the lady who had to give him up for adoption.

We think he was abandoned, and her neighbor brought him over (July 1). She already had adopted a dog, and since the dog was named "Bonnie", it was just natural to name the new cat "Clyde". So you had Bonnie and Clyde. Unfortunately, Bonnie did not get along with Clyde, but he could have cared less.

Fortunately for me, she had to give him up and I adopted him.

Mike
 

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Its nice t read about other names and where they come from - here my lot............
My Mischa is named after a foreign correspondent called Mischa Glenny (a bloke and my Mischa is a girl!) just loved the name and he is a great reporter. Katy just LOOKS like a Katy. poor old Tulip is actually called Fat Tulip after a cartoon on the TV (Roobard and Custard I think) I left the naming of her to my nephew who was 11/12 at the time (now 30). He cam eup with that one! She is a little tiny skinny thing so we dropped the Fat bit. Dirt is called Dirt because he is a mucky so and so!

ps I think Liberty Belle and Freedom Belle are great names - nice to know the reasons for them
 

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Simon just looked like a Simon, plus it was the one the whole family agreed on after voting. The new kitty joining us on Friday is going to be named Opus unless something changes. Opus in honor of my favorite penguin making his return!
 

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Sugarly is named after a character in a fantasty nover - Dr. Sugarly Dobbs. He was a vet who treated mythical creatures like unicorns. Merlin and Excalibur were taken from one of my favourite tales - the story of King Arthur. The others were just named based on personality/colour.
 

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Russell - Named after a good natured guy who after losing three cats to cars decided that he "doesn't" like cats.


Esper - Named after a monster in an online game that we got so heavily addicted to. The monster had fluro orange hair and skirt and was humanoid. And Esper's, ginger coloured so....
 

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Max's full name is Maximillian. There was a Roman Emperor Maximillian and also a Mexican Emperor named Maximillian.

I got the idea from the movie Gladiator, however, his name was Maximus (sp), which I don't care for. So I went to the history books and found Maximillian.

It is very fitting, as he is the Emperor of my home.
 

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JellyBelly because when he was little his belly would drag on the carpet when he ran. And it's also after my favorite jellybean company
(hint hint to anyone out there who wants to get me something LOL!) btw my favorite beans are popcorn, toast and peanut butter.
 

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mine is a yes and no at the same time.
Twig was named that because he was so small you could hold him in the palm of your hand.
Rocket was named that because he never stopped going.
Isis was named that because she was a mother and she lost them.
Luna was named that because she is all gray with a little white moon shape on her belly where the spay scar is.
 

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Both of mine have the names they came with. Sam lived with his first family until he was 5, and he answers to his name, well, as much as a cat ever does. And there was no reason to change it, even though I know lots of other people with cats named Sam.

Bailey was named by the SPCA, and had no idea that was her name. But she is learning it. I didn't change it, because I am really awful at that kind of thing, thinking of names, and I liked it fine. And it goes well with Sam. Sam and Bailey. Bailey and Sam. Either of them could be a name for a boy or a girl. Which suits this pair, because they are neutered.
 

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All of my pets were named before we got them with the one exception of Duncan.

Duncan is named after Duncan MaCleod of the Clan MaCleod (of the Highlander movies and TV Series). I have a huge crush on Adrian Paul, the actor that portrayed Duncan MaCleod on the TV series. I love the name. He is the most gorgeous man I have ever seen!


When I knew I was getting a kitten...I knew his name was to be Duncan


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All of my pets were named before we got them with the one exception of Duncan.

Duncan is named after Duncan MaCleod of the Clan MaCleod (of the Highlander movies and TV Series). I have a huge crush on Adrian Paul, the actor that portrayed Duncan MaCleod on the TV series. I love the name. He is the most gorgeous man I have ever seen!


When I knew I was getting a kitten...I knew his name was to be Duncan


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I love everything Highlander! I think I actually went into mourning when the show went off the air
Glad to meet another Highlander fan! Cindy W.
 

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Did you watch him in that show Tracker he did after Highlander - I like him with the short hair but prefer the longer!
 

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I was really bummed out after Season 5 when he cut off those gorgeous locks of his. Why?!? would he cut his hair?!? I think he looked way sexier with the long hair...mmmmmmm...yummy!


I didn't follow Tracker. I watched a little bit of a few episodes. I just didn't care for it


I wish Adrian Paul would come out with some new movies or something! Love that man!



Cindy W.
 

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Sylvestra and Felixia are for the famous black & white cartoon cats Sylvester & Felix.

Mr. Underfoot was the name of a pet cat in a Sci-Fi novel I read as a child - the name stuck in my mind as a great name for a cat, and when Mr. came along he fit it just perfectly.

Oreo is a black & white cookie, very sweet.
 

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Shane is named after Paul Stanley's son, who's name is Evan Shane Stanely, and my late Persion kitty Stanley, was named after Paul Stanley.

Simba and Snoopy aren't really named after anyone, but more based on their personalities. As a youngster, Snoopy had to check everything out, so Snoopy seemed to fit him, because he was so snoopy. Simba just reminds me of my little jungle kitty.
 
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