Name That Cat!

Originally Posted by ccoccocats

Before I vote I have a weird request. Could you phoenetically spell out these name so that I know actually how they're pronounced? Thanks either way.

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Hmm...I guess now that I think of it, I was just pronouncing them the way I thought they would be said. Here's what I was thinking:
Asher: the way it's spelled
Hani: hahnee
Trace: the way it's spelled
Kasch: Kahsh
Beau: Bo
Calix: Kalicks (flat "a")
Keefe: Keef
Bali: Bahli (like the country)
Dima: Deema

Does that help?

Also, a woman I'm working with trapped another male tonight who is currently in my bathroom. Hopefully he'll go to the vet tomorrow for a neuter. He's dark gray with a white chest, nose, and paws. He's really handsome too. Maybe I'll give him the runner-up name.

Originally Posted by Leli

I voted for Keefe. I agree with Ryan and Rita, it does seem to fit. I know a lot of people are voting for Beau, which is nice too, but I think he's too pretty for such a rough, masculine name. Plus, Keefe reminds me of Calvin O'Keefe from the Wrinkle in Time books.....and your little guy looks like he's been on a few journies himself.

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I like that!

He is very cute good luck I voted Kasch for the black bird part IT reminded me of the song Black bird playing in the dead of night take this broken wing and learn to fly all my life i was only waiting for this moment to arrive... take good care

Originally Posted by tinkker

He is very cute good luck I voted Kasch for the black bird part IT reminded me of the song Black bird playing in the dead of night take this broken wing and learn to fly all my life i was only waiting for this moment to arrive... take good care

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Oh man! I forgot about that song, and I love it so much! I looked up the lyrics, and some of them choked me up:

"Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise."

Now I'm really torn!

Originally Posted by Julya

I voted Bali. Just from his looks in the pic. I don't know....it just seems to fit to me. He's very handsome!

I usually name my rescues while driving in the car from Albuquerque to the vet in Santa Fe.

Whatever comes to mind and seems to fit.

Btw, I think all the name are great...I'll keep them in mind for my future rescue kitties.

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Feel free! I really do love them all.

I love those pictures he is so gorgeous. I haven't voted... I don't really like any of the above (not even Bob!!) but in the end, it's entirely your choice - and I know that whatever you call him, he's going to be loved for the creature he is. That's the important bit. If it were me though, looking at him, I would actually name him after a character in a novel. (how sad of me, I know) I'd call him Waylander. It means "outsider", and Waylander was a black clothed assassin - and he looks like he would have been a hunter at some point. If I had to choose one of the above though... I'd call him Trace. He is such a stunner though... I know he's got a loving home with you!

I like Keefe. He looks lovable and handsome to me.

I like Calix (though, I think it's more of a Kay-licks, if I remember my greek.. which I may not)

He's gorgeous!!!

I chose Asher. He's very lucky to have someone like you to take him in. He is a beautiful cat. Besides, he's a black cat and Asher seems to fit even more because of that (to me at least

I like the gaelic one, but if you were spelling it in gaelic, it would be caoimhe!! They're all nice names though.

Sue

I voted Keefe....sounds almost like Keifer....since I'm in love with Keifer Sutherland and your little boy is so loveable....thought it was the right choice I'm sure whatever you choose, though, will be absolutely perfect since you're the only one of us who really knows his persoanlity!

now i seen the way they are said, i like BO! i think thats a gorgeous name

i like Beau

Awwwwwwww, What a sweetheart! I definately say Beau.

He is a handsome specimen! Beau is my choice!

Originally Posted by clixpix

Hmm...I guess now that I think of it, I was just pronouncing them the way I thought they would be said. Here's what I was thinking:
Asher: the way it's spelled
Hani: hahnee
Trace: the way it's spelled
Kasch: Kahsh
Beau: Bo
Calix: Kalicks (flat "a")
Keefe: Keef
Bali: Bahli (like the country)
Dima: Deema

Does that help?

Also, a woman I'm working with trapped another male tonight who is currently in my bathroom. Hopefully he'll go to the vet tomorrow for a neuter. He's dark gray with a white chest, nose, and paws. He's really handsome too. Maybe I'll give him the runner-up name.

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This new male that was caught since he's in the bathroom can be called JOHN .

As for the black beauty you have there I'm voting for Beau. Asher was my first thought but then I realized you'd nick name him Ash and other people might be thinking you're saying A**!

I like Keefe, I adore the gaelic language, it is so beautiful...and so is he. But I think all the names would be fitting,,,(except Bob)!!

Originally Posted by clixpix

I have a new kitty that I trapped Monday, and am starting the socialization process. He's a long haired black male with big 'ol yellow eyes, and he's gorgeous (at least he will be when his hair grows back where they had to take out numerous burrs and mats). The problem is I cannot decide on a name. I want to give him something with meaning and strength, so I searched a baby name site and came up with some that I liked the way they sounded, had a good meaning, and reflected attributes he has, or I would like him to have.

Help! Let's play...Name That Cat!

There are a couple of pictures of him on my later post...isn't he a beauty?

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I chose Asher because it means lucky and blessed and he IS lucky to have been caught and have a chance at a good loving home!

Wow, he is gorgeous! Those are some fabulous names you have chosen! I decided on Calix because I think it sounds beautiful and strong, just how he looks. But I think that anything you settle on will be more than fitting. I am impressed with your choices! Very beautiful names. Also, as you begin to see and get to know more of his personality, I bet one of the names will just suddenly scream at you and you will know in your heart what name he is destined to have. Good luck and keep us up to date!

I chose Beau.