When a kitten appears in the house, the question arises of what to name the new family member. What nickname would suit your pet? In the article, we looked at the features of Russian names that are given to girls for cats, and made a selection of the most interesting, common, popular, funny and beautiful names. You will also learn what folklore Russian nicknames and Old Russian names are. After all, you can choose a simple popular Russian nickname, or you can choose an unusual option.
How many kittens, so many nicknames
How to choose a nickname
As a rule, a domestic cat gets its name from birth. Choosing a name for a kitten is a responsible matter. Little kittens behave differently. They are able to show their character from the first days. Some stand out for their clumsiness and playfulness. Others behave calmly and serenely. After observing the kittens, they are given different names.
When choosing a name for a cat, you can use some recommendations.
The name must have vowels and consonants. It is better to choose a nickname consisting of at least two syllables. If it is a word with one vowel sound, then the name probably contains several consonants next to each other, which is difficult to pronounce.
It is better to choose a nickname that contains hissing sounds. Kittens respond well to “Sh” and “Ch”, quickly remember such words and respond well.
Externally similar to each other can be very different in character
Don't use a nickname that's too complex. If you want to name your cat a beautiful long Russian name, then shorten this nickname. This will make it easier for the owner to pronounce and easier for the pet to remember. For example, Apollinaria can be shortened to Poly.
When choosing a name for a kitten, remember that someday it will turn into an adult cat, and then, for example, a name like Baby will seem very ridiculous for the majestic Maine Coon. Such nicknames are acceptable for cats of dwarf breeds.
Big cats with “dwarf” nicknames are not a good option
If a kitten is bought as a gift for a child, then let him choose a name for his pet. There will be fewer problems for parents, and the young owner himself will do something interesting to him.
You can arrange a family discussion and resolve the issue using lots. Everyone will write their favorite names on pieces of paper. Someone pulls out one of the pieces of paper - that’s the name the pet will be given. The choice can be left to the kitten himself. He will probably be interested in rustling pieces of paper. The one that attracts him most can be decisive.
How to name a female cat depending on the breed
Nicknames for purebred cats are usually invented by the breeder. This is necessary for registering kittens, but with prior approval, the right to choose may go to the future owner. In this case, there is only one problem left - only one available letter, which must be at the beginning.
If you missed the opportunity to choose an official nickname for your pet, don’t worry. It will only be needed for documents and exhibitions. With your family, you can use something of your own, based on the breed of the animal.
British, Scottish
For thick-cheeked "British" and owl-like "Scots" Old English and royal names are suitable:
“ Anna, Betok, Margaret, Eleanor, Charlotte, Victoria, Antoinette.
Too simple options like Murka in this case will be banal. Although it is worth considering that for your grandmother, Margaret, who is difficult to pronounce, will most likely be Musya.
Siamese-oriental group
The graceful proportions of the “Siamese” and “Orientals” will be emphasized by comparison with the Greek muses. The choice of colors or brands of perfume will be no less successful.
“ Thalia, Erato, Clio, Urania, Meleta, Sakura, Calla, Protea, Lancome, Dior.
Another good option is to call your lady an oriental name:
“ Jasmine, Adelia, Lilith, Aygun, Amira, Bagheera, Valia, Gulsum, Gunesh, Damira, Zulia, Indira, Camilla, Latifa, Maryam, Nadilla, Patima, Renata, Salima, Taira, Faina, Hadira, Shakira, Enge, Yasira .
Take advantage of borrowing. Choose any foreign female name you like or translate the “zest” of your pet into another language.
Longhair
Despite their different origins, the Nibelung, Neva Masquerade, Norwegian Forest and Siberian cats are united by a luxurious fur coat. This feature can also be highlighted using borrowings, if we take the word “fluffy” as a basis:
“ Fluffy or Furry (English), Fuwa (Japanese), Pui (Thai), Pufos (Romanian).
Sphinx or rex
Both breeds are very distinctive. Sphinxes can be named after Egyptian queens and goddesses. Do not forget that in everyday life it is better to shorten complex structures to Nave, Cleo and Hut, respectively.
“ Nefertiti, Cleopatra, Hatshepsut, Bastet, Amanta, Neith, Nubia, Masika, Ebony, Asenath, Jeseri, Isis, Kiffi, Ozey, Panivi, Tahira, Heket, Shapsit.
Rexes are also not without magical attraction. Their extraordinary appearance can be enhanced by choosing the name of a mystical creature or the name of a famous witch as a nickname:
“ Thetis, Chimera, Pythia, Evanora, Ravenna, Solomonia, Hermione, Maleficent, Nena, Luna, Sabrina, Eleanor, Althea, Eris, Daphne, Moira, Siren, Ondine, Juno.
Variants of simple Russian nicknames
One of the options for cat names is to use human names, like Russian girls. On the streets of villages and in the courtyards of cities, Vasilisa, Masha, Margosh, Sonya, Lisa, and Varya live in large numbers. Cats are called Ulyans, Arishes, Katyushas, Darias and Elenas. From such names you can form many diminutive nicknames that sound beautiful and gentle.
If you use a human name for your cat, make sure it doesn't annoy any of your friends or family members.
By character or celebrity name
The last idea to look for is your favorite movies, books and other works of art. In this case, the mustachioed favorite can be named after the same animals (Sawyer from “Cats Don’t Dance” or Duchess from “Aristocats”) or human characters (Ciri, Triss or Yen from “The Witcher”).
Don't forget about real celebrities: actors, singers, scientists, rulers. If you don't want to use their own names, borrow their pets' nicknames: Choupette (designer Karl Lagerfeld), Meredith (Taylor Swift), Smarty (Claudia Schiffer).
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Popular nicknames
Such names have not been original for a long time, but this does not diminish their popularity. People to this day call purebred and outbred pets this way.
Black cats are increasingly Bagheeras from books
The most famous Russian names for cats:
- Musya, Asya, Zhuzha, Bagheera, Murka
- Sima, Alice, Masya, Sonya, Bonya
- Tasha, Busya, Nyusha, Businka, Simka
- Manyunya, Jesy, Iriska, Anfisa, Eva
- Basya, Muska, Milka, Aurora, Haze
- Lucky, Peach, Jessie, Caramel, Masyanya
- Matilda, Vasilisa, Marusya, Marquise, Cleopatra
- Nika, Adele, Aliska, Yasya, Aska, Chanel
- Klyopa, Kessie, Dusya, Pusya, Kitty, Athena
- Roxy, Lisa, Icy, Jessica, Knopa
- Manya, Martha, Lucy, Snowball, Mouse
- Kitty, Margo, Sophie, Stesha, Frosya
- Mila, Motya, Sonechka, Lilu,
- Princess, Margosha, Kisa, Lala
- Whiskey, Linda, Tosya, Lyuska,
- Tusya, Tishka, Fenechka, Alpha
- Bagirka, Shakira, Fenya, Yulyashka
An interesting fact is that previously, yard cats were not given nicknames. Over time, the situation has changed. Purrs and Murks appeared. The animals got their nicknames because of their ability to purr.
The color of a pet is often one of the factors when choosing a nickname. Animals with black fur can often be called Nighties and Blackies. The cat can also be called Bagheera or Panther. The original names are considered to be Shadow or Mascara. White cats are often associated with something winter. Therefore, light fluffies are given names such as Zimka, Snezha, and Ice. The names Belka, Belyan and Blondie are also suitable for white cats. Light kittens often become Marshmallows and Sugars. Gray cats become Smokey, Ashes and Cinderellas. Mouse or Shadow are also suitable nicknames for gray purrs. The big and fluffy cat can be called Tuchka.
The kitten, white as snow, will most likely receive a “winter” name
Choosing a name for a cat alphabetically
Starting with the letter A
Anfisa, Alaska, Assol, Astarta, Asya, Agnessa, Iris, Aksyona, Artemis, Arizona, Azalea, Aziza.
Starting with the letter B
Bead, Buska, Bryska, Bastet, Beatrice, Bestia, Barcelona, Betsy, Barbariska, Baroness, Bagheera, Bianka, Belka.
Starting with the letter B
Freckle, Vasilisa, Vasilina, Vaxa, Vorsinka, Vanessa, Valencia, Vesta, Byzantium, Violetta, Cheesecake, Vasena.
Starting with the letter G
Grace, Galatea, Gladys, Hetera, Grace, Grustinka, Glucose, Glasha, Glafira, Gazelle, Gusyona, Gressy.
Starting with the letter D
Jessie, Darcy, Dixie, Dorothy, Duska, Dulcinea, Jusya, Daisy, Jessica, Doris, Dunyasha, Joyce.
Starting with the letter E, Yo
Yesenia, Europe, Eurasia, Blackberry, Eshka, Euphrosyne, Elizaveta, Fidget, Eshka, Yolka, Raccoon, Yozhka.
Starting with the letter Z
Jasmine, Josie, Giselle, Georgette, Ground Beetle, Zhmurka, Zhuzhuka, Zhanette, Jacqueline, Josette, Josephine, Jessie.
Starting with the letter Z
Zateyka, Zolotinka, Zimushka, Zasonya, Zamarashka, Zapevka, Zorka, Zinaida, Zlata, Zvezdochka, Zelda, Zabava.
Starting with the letter I, Y
Zest, Toffee, Sparkle, Truth, Isis, Isolde, Isidora, Isabella, Izaura, Yvette, Ishtar, Inessa.
Starting with the letter K
Cassiopeia, Calypso, Clipse, Clepsydra, Cassandra, Roe Deer, Clarissa, Killer Whale, Kopusha, Sausage, Candy, Castor Oil, Coda.
Starting with the letter L
Lizaveta, Swallow, Weasel, Liquorice, Lilith, Lucinda, Chanterelle, Letitia, Lariska, Louise, Lukerya, Leska.
Starting with the letter M
Marusya, Murashka, Mueslya, Marquise, Coin, Messalina, Olive, Mazurka, Beaker, Matryona, Melissa, Metelitsa, Musha.
Starting with the letter N
Nessie, Nixa, Nymph, Notka, Nebraska, Nochka, Nyukta, Nefertiti, Nesmeyana, Nancy, Nyuska, Nastasya.
Starting with the letter O
Optimus, Oscar, Osiris, Ostap, Obelix, Oswald, Optimist, Ogonyok, Oliver, Othello, Orpheus, Oligarch.
Starting with the letter P
Fifteen, Fluffy, Clothespin, Pestrukha, Blizzard, Psyche, Patricia, Button, Bun, Perseid, Pixie, Donut.
Starting with the letter R
Lynx, Dewdrop, Roxana, Rochelle, Radish, Chamomile, Rexona, Rosalia, Ruth, Rhyme, Rosita, Redhead.
Starting with the letter C
Snowflake, Puff, Salome, Sausage, Strunka, Stesha, Suzanna, Sparta, Sour Cream, Severina, Sabrina, Sibylla.
Starting with the letter T
Trixie, Toulouse, Meatball, Teffi, Trinity, Teresa, Tabitha, Terpsichore, Tiffany, Tuchka, Tusya, Tootsie.
Starting with the letter U
Ushanka, Snail, Delight, Oyster, Ursula, Utopia, Ulyana, Smile, Ondine, Unika, Umnyashka, Ultra.
Starting with the letter F
Fenichka, Filomena, Flashka, Fluffy, Firka, Fuchsia, Fufyrka, Fresco, Felicia, Fabula, Fantasy, Violet.
Starting with the letter X
Hilda, Hildegard, Chloe, Hokku, Chrysanthemum, Hillary, Halva, Helga, Harissa, Honda, Ponytail, Haruka.
Starting with the letter C
Circe, Cecilia, Scratchy, Flower, Queen, Caesaria, Tsypa, Tsapka, Cyana, Tsiruza, Cinta, Tsilda.
Starting with the letter H
Chiquita, Chicholina, Chekushka, Chuchundra, Chupacabra, Chervona, Enchantress, Cheshirka, Chelsea, Charusha, Charunya, Charlita.
Starting with the letter Sh
Shurshilla, Shushu, Shpulka, Chanel, Shakira, Fizzy, Shushunya, Chocolate, Shmonka, Sharmel, Charlize, Skoda, Charlotte.
Starting with the letter E
Esmeralda, Etoile, Estelle, Eloise, Elizabeth, Epifania, Estersita, Eureka, Ellis, Hellas, Elfa, Hellas.
Starting with the letter U
Yusya, Judith, Yunessa, Yuzhanka, Juno, Yushka, Jurmala, Utah, Yudita, Yulissa, Yukka, Yulia.
Starting with the letter I
Yanessa, Yasmina, Yadviga, Yanushka, Jasper, Yanetta, Yanika, Java, Yana, Yakutka, Jamaica, Yabeda.
Beautiful nicknames
Among the names of cats, there are those that sound beautiful and are very suitable for their owner. A cat with a white fur coat can be called by the following names: Lily, Blondie, Blanca, Jasmine, Pearl, Lina, Belyanka, Snowflake, Icy. For owners of fluffy or smooth, shiny black fur, the following names are good: Creole, Africa, Onyx, Magic, Carmen, Selena, Noir, Find, Sha Noir, Knight, Bonnie, Blackie, Abel, Anabel. The gray skin can, for example, be called: Misty, Shady, Sheila, Heidi, Smokey, Freya. But red cats are sunny creatures that fill your home with positivity and joy. You can call it like this: Suriya, Gustia, Aine, Zolotse, Zolotinka, Amber, Goldilocks. The tricolor pet will be named Fortune, Luck, Tortila, Cherie.
The owner of a purebred cat is expected to have a beautiful name.
The name of a cartoon character may also be suitable for the nickname of your pet. If you need an interesting cat name with meaning, then check out these options.
- Arlene - cartoon about Garfield
- Bagheera - well, it’s clear what cartoon this character is from
- Mitten – cartoon about the dog Volt
- Demeter - the main character of the musical "Cats"
- Jonesy - the cat from the movie "Alien"
- Zira – The Lion King 2
- Kimba – White Lion Kimba
- Kitty Galore - film "Cats vs. Dogs -2"
- Kovu – The Lion King 2
- Coco the Siamese from the series “The Cat That” by Lillian Brown
- Chiara – The Lion King 2
- Luna – Cat from the anime “Sailor Moon”
- Mufasa - The Lion King
- Nala – The Lion King
- Salem - Sabrina the Teenage Witch
- Sarabi – The Lion King
- Simba - The Lion King
- Yum-Yum – Kitty from the series “The Cat That” by Lillian Brown
- Masyanya, Scarlett, Scully, Buffy
- Malvina, Pocahontas
Kids love calling kittens cartoon names
Name as a talisman
A black cat is already a mystical creature in itself; in order to enhance its abilities, you can use the name of an object in the pet’s name, which has been used since ancient times as an amulet or amulet. The names of precious and semi-precious stones remind us of the color black. A cat with black fur can be called:
- Augita - after the name of the mineral, which has magical properties to attract good luck and money to the owner;
- Agate - in honor of the semi-precious stone "Agate", which medieval healers used to relieve stress, treat insomnia and nightmares;
- Jet is a coal-black stone that was used in amulets, amulets and witchcraft. It protects from evil spirits, damage, the evil eye, and allows you to communicate with the other world;
- Morion – black quartz. It was considered a stone of Satanists and black magicians, which opened the “door” to the other world, but morion absorbs negative energy and turns it into positive;
- Onyx - the black color of this mineral is extremely rare, and stones of this unique color are used in expensive jewelry. Black onyx helps to gain and increase wealth, remove witchcraft and spells.
- Carbonado(a) – black diamond.
Such unusual nicknames will emphasize not only the color of the cat’s fur, but will also make her a real magical protector, a mediator between our world and the parallel world. If the owner is interested in the occult, mysticism, and esotericism, then a black cat with an unusual name will help him and also attract the attention of friends.
Funny Russian names
Our life is developing rapidly. Almost every day new objects appear in it, which were previously unknown and without them humanity existed freely, but now cannot live a single day. And if it is possible to call little Russian girls, for example, Matrix Ivanovna, what can we say about how cool, but at the same time strange, cat names can be.
The kitty can be called Galaxy, Spami, Winda, Acer, Smska, Skype, ICQ, Nokia, Klava, Simka, Flash drive and other names associated with the development of nanotechnology. Car enthusiasts can give their pet a nickname based on their favorite brand and model of vehicle: Ferrari, Bugatti, Bentley, Audi, Lada-Kalini, Infiniti, Mercedes, Mazda, Toyota and others. Sports fans may have a pet named after their favorite: Ronaldin, Kournikova, Sharapova, Tayce, Fourcade, Ship, Koka.
A cat can get a soccer name even though it's a girl
Movie and pop celebrities and television stars can also inspire names for pets. The owner of charisma and outstanding appearance can be called Anfisa Chekhova, Renata Litvinova, Chloe Sevigny, Yolka, Cher, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Marilyn Monroe. It will also be nice to have a cat in your home nicknamed Pink, Adele, Katy Perry, Electra, Beyonce, Bianca.
Names by month of birth
Numerologists are convinced that a cat’s name influences its fate. Ideally, the cat’s date of birth coincides with the number of the name. Calculating this number is not difficult: you need to sum up the numbers of your kitty’s date of birth. For example, she was born on March 8, 2021. Its number is calculated as follows: 8+3+2+0+2+0=15. 1+5=6 number of pet by date of birth 6.
Next, you need to know which numbers the specific letters of the name belong to:
1 – a, i, s, b 2 – b, j, t, s 3 – c, k, y, b 4 – g, l, f, e 5 – d, m, x, y 6 – f, n , c, i 7 – e, o, h 8 – g, p, w 9- h, r, sch
For example, the name RUBY 9+3+2+1=15, 1=5=6 would suit a cat.
Nicknames with an emphasis on character
Owners often try to emphasize the cat’s character with a nickname. This is how Sweeties and Evil Ones appear. At the same time, it is not so easy to guess in advance what the temperament of a mongrel kitten will be. With purebred animals the situation is different, since their character is largely determined by their breed. For example, Maine Coons are considered kind, but not very playful. Siamese cats are smart and active, but exotic shorthairs are calm and sedentary creatures.
If your cat is not very active and likes to sleep, then you can choose an appropriate name for her. Name your cat Scops Owl or Sonya to let everyone know that she is a napper.
Whatever you call Sonya, she will doze off
Tisha or Tishka are also nicknames that indicate that your pet does not make much noise.
For energetic and playful kittens, you can also choose interesting options. The playful girl deserves the name Sparkle, Rada or Flash. A particularly curious cat can be called Alice - in honor of the famous heroine of Lewis Carroll. Names such as Laska, Nezha and Mila are suitable for kind and sympathetic pets. If your cat has a difficult character from a very early age, then you can also emphasize this with a name. Zlyuka, Kusaka, Scratchy and Tsap are names that warn others about the not-so-good mood of your pet.
Funny and funny nicknames
Not everyone attaches great importance to a sonorous name, and often notes its character traits, habits, and behavioral characteristics, which are then turned into names. And a cat of noble blood is unlikely to be offended if his beloved owner calls him:
- Brysya;
- Raisin;
- Cake;
- Korzhik;
- Lunokhod (or simply Luntik);
- Mojito;
- Pate;
- Refined sugar;
- Sugar;
- Usatiel;
- Ficus;
- Sherry;
- Chunya;
- Yandex and others.
Exotic cat Markot:
However, girls also have funny nicknames:
- Wax;
- Wafer;
- Melon;
- Dysya;
- Fidget;
- Zhmurka;
- Zyuzuka;
- Sprat;
- Cinnamon;
- Maska;
- Midge;
- Bowl;
- Rosamurka;
- Puff;
- Cabinet;
- Henessey;
- Tsatsa;
- Cherry brandy;
- Skoda;
- Shmonya;
- Shushara.
Easy cat names
When thinking about what to name your pet, consider its needs. Experts advise calling your pet a name that consists of a maximum of two syllables. Even if you were given an animal with a very complex nickname, you can shorten it or come up with your own, easier to pronounce.
Kittens will very quickly get used to a simple, easy name.
Cats are very different in character from dogs and do not always react quickly to their nickname. You don’t have to worry too much about this and figure out on your own how to name your pet: Shilo, Chucha, Chacha, Zita, Sozi, Zhuzha, Shutta, Shusha, Zhadi, Zizi, Sisi and the like.
There is one more hidden rule: the cat will like a nickname that ends in “and”: Ani, Molly, Chrisy, Zoe, Boni, Abi, Kitty, Sessie, Lussie, Winnie, Fanny, Shannie, Shadi, Essi, Yenny, Mickey , Tody, Issy, Libby, Lydie, Airi and others.
General recommendations
It is worth understanding that names for girls’ cats should be simple and sonorous. This rule is due to several factors. Firstly, by choosing a simple name for a cat, the owner himself will not experience difficulties with pronunciation, and the pet will quickly learn to remember its name. The second factor is due to the peculiarities of cat perception - it is easier for animals to remember sonorous nicknames, which consist of several syllables.
The sonorous nicknames for girl kittens, presented below, can be called successful:
- Kitty;
- Dolci;
- Tootsie;
- Button;
- Ponca;
- Lika, etc.
Such nicknames are easy to pronounce and have a small number of syllables. Cats quickly perceive them by ear and easily get used to their nicknames.
Old Russian names with meaning
Sometimes it’s not enough to name a cat beautifully. Many owners want their pet's name to mean something. If a name matters to you, then pay attention to Old Russian names that sound quite original and attractive:
- Augusta - majestic;
- Agnia - purity;
- Alevtina - alien to evil;
- Asya is a city dweller;
- Angela - angelic;
- Varvara is a savage;
- Violetta - violet;
- Vasilisa - regal;
- Darina is the winner;
- Danuta - goddess of the moon;
- Elizabeth - God's oath;
- Kira - mistress;
- Kaleria is hot.
Modern cats with nicknames that go back centuries
The most common Old Russian names
Have you decided to choose an old Russian name? Below is a list of the most popular ones. Such variants of names are coming back into fashion, because they sound quite original.
- Agidel - the one born in the fire element
- Agnia, Aika, Alatyrka
- Aldona - the one born in the water element
- Anisya, Auda, Achima
- Bana, Bezhana, Bielana, Belava
- Varna, Vedana, Veya, Vetrana
- Vereya – attractive
- Gata, Gita, Gordyana, Gorinka
- Dimiya, Dobrodeya
- Edviga, Elya
- Fun
- Iria, Inga
- Kupava
- Laza
- Leda, Lepa
- Pavlina, Pelageya
- Solokha, Slawomir
- Yara, Yasmina
