Even before a kitten appears in the house, the owners choose a name for it. In nurseries of purebred animals, the breeder issues passports for the kittens and immediately gives them a nickname. But the new owners don’t always like it, and they themselves come up with a name for the pet. When choosing, the main thing is that it should be short and sonorous, and be liked by all family members. We hope our recommendations will help you find the best nickname for a boy cat.
Meet Romeo:
Beautiful and bright nicknames
Arnold, Richard, Bars - it sounds proud! This name immediately reminds us that the ancestors of cute fluffy domestic balls were wild predators. The lack of need to catch up with prey has made them lazy couch potatoes, but this does not prevent them from choosing a beautiful and bright nickname for the cat:
- Akira;
- Altair;
- Archie;
- Atari;
- Ajax;
- Baron;
- Leopard;
- Blaze;
- Bob;
- Bond;
- Boots;
- Vegas;
- Vincent;
- Volt;
- Gambit;
- Hector;
- Humboldt;
- Gucci;
- Jazz;
- Jasper;
- Joker;
- Eremey;
- Erofey;
- Jacques;
- Gerard;
- Joseph;
- Marshmallow;
- Zoltan;
- Easy;
- Indie;
- Eastwood;
- Kai;
- Kali;
- Carat;
- Casper;
- King;
- Koba;
- Light;
- Lancelot;
- Lex;
- Leo;
- Loki;
- Lord;
- Maximus;
- Marty;
- Mason;
- Miguel;
- Nemo;
- Neo;
- Nils;
- Norris;
- One;
- Optimus;
- Orpheus;
- Oscar;
- Paul;
- Pepper;
- Pixel;
- Porter;
- Potter;
- Rider;
- Ray;
- Ranger;
- Rex;
- Riji;
- Rio;
- Romeo;
- Sydney;
- The tuxedo;
- Tiger;
- Thor;
- Khan;
- Hendrix;
- Caesar;
- Saffron.
Cat Joker with an unusual color:
Stylish and fashionable nicknames
There is also a fashion for cat names. Well-known magazines about cats, popular websites and felinological organizations compile their ratings of names, and among the most fashionable and popular nicknames for male cats:
- Alex;
- Albus;
- Basil;
- Bucks;
- Boniface;
- Garfield;
- Gray;
- Lucky;
- Leo;
- Lucas;
- Michael;
- Nick;
- Olaf;
- Oliver;
- Oscar;
- Simba;
- Sky;
- Smokey;
- Spark;
- Tao;
- Volume;
- Felix;
- Charlie;
- Chester;
- Shadow.
Kitten brothers Skye and Chester:
What determines the choice of a cat's name?
Unprepared owners of pet cats do not know that it is worth first of all noticing the character traits of the paw and its habits. The color of the baby also influences the choice of nickname. A little mischief maker or an independent couch potato? These are the parameters you can use as a starting point when looking for a name for your baby. No one forces you to give a nickname to a “child” after 2 hours of being in the house. However, there is no point in delaying this.
Often, at the first glance at a pet, it becomes clear to potential owners what to name it, but often they suffer for many weeks and only after heated discussions and arguments do they decide on a name.
Rare and unusual names
If you want your pet to have an unusual name, you should turn to mythology, your favorite literary works, the world of music or sports. Naming your cat after an idol singer or musician is original, but you can choose from our list of unusual and rare nicknames:
- Amadeus;
- Ares;
- Arnie;
- Balthazar;
- Bardi;
- Bart;
- Bentley;
- Berlioz;
- Biscuit;
- Valdai;
- Valli;
- Wasabi;
- Winston;
- Winchester;
- Winston;
- Volt;
- Le Havre;
- Guy;
- Galileo;
- Hermann;
- Grail;
- Graham;
- Grinch;
- Darling;
- Darth Vader;
- Daemon;
- Joker;
- Joshua;
- Dorian;
- Douglas;
- Zero;
- Sigmund;
- Raisin;
- Indigo;
- Irvine;
- Eastwood;
- Kaiser;
- Kevin;
- Killer;
- Cloud;
- Colt;
- Confucius;
- Cortes;
- Christmas;
- Christopher;
- Lancelot;
- Eraser;
- Leonardo;
- Leps;
- Mario;
- Marcy;
- Mongol;
- Mojito;
- Murcello;
- Knight;
- Napoleon;
- Nesquik;
- Nicolas;
- Nils;
- Nissan;
- Oxford;
- Onyx;
- Orwell;
- Otty;
- Cream;
- Poirot;
- Pierrot;
- Rambler;
- Raptor;
- Ratatouille;
- Ratmir;
- Raphael;
- Rufus;
- Stalker;
- Sensei;
- Tarantino;
- Bassoon;
- Frankenstein;
- Freud;
- Fast and Furious.
The Grinch cat knows his worth:
Where else can you find a nickname for a boy cat?
Names for cats do not have to be compared with appearance or character. You can also borrow them from cinema, books or from your favorite idols.
Cinema
If you have several cats, then name them after the most famous couples or bosom friends. Here you can use any kind of cinematography that you like:
“ Full-length movies
: Jack and Rose (Titanic), Vivian and Edward (Pretty Woman), Will and Jack (Pirates of the Caribbean), Jay and Silent Bob from the film of the same name.
Series
: Joey and Phoebe (Friends), Wanda and Vision (WandaVision), Sam and Dean (Supernatural), Margot and Eliot (The Magicians).
Cartoons
: Simba and Nala (“The Lion King”), Homer and Marge (“The Simpsons”), Mabel and Dipper (“Gravity Falls”), Rick and Morty from the series of the same name.
Anime
: Howl and Sophie (Howl's Moving Castle), Luna and Artemis (Sailor Moon), Eren and Armin (Attack on Titan), Natsu and Gray (Fairy Tail).
And don’t narrow the circle to just positive characters. Among the antagonists there are also a lot of charismatic characters whose names can be called a cat.
Books
Here it is better to choose something weighty, where the author did not skimp on the characters. Such works include The Lord of the Rings, A Song of Ice and Fire and The Witcher. Even the most ardent fan will not be able to list all the heroes mentioned in them. If you want originality, then feel free to ignore the main characters and use one of the secondary ones.
It is also recommended to study the myths and legends of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. There you can also find many interesting and harmonious options.
Celebrities
Don't forget that your idols also love cats. Whiskered pets are behind many prominent personalities, so feel free to borrow a ready-made option:
“ - Abner and Bambino (Mark Twain);
— Charlie (Kourtney Kardashian);
— Jock (Winston Churchill);
— Zorro (Kirsten Dunst);
— Miko (Freddie Mercury).
You can also name your pet after the actor or musician himself. In the latter case, in addition to the name of the artist himself, you can use the names of his albums or songs.
Beautiful English nicknames
Foreign words sound beautiful, original and provide rich food for imagination. And it doesn’t matter what this or that word means (and sometimes you can start from the meaning when choosing a name for your pet). You might like the following nicknames, which originate from a popular European language:
- Andrian;
- Buster;
- Brian;
- Bruno;
- Boo;
- Bailey;
- Henry;
- Gordon;
- Gary;
- Jason;
- Daxter;
- Clifford;
- Christian;
- Cassidy;
- Lambert;
- Loki;
- Milo;
- Mickey;
- Nigel;
- Owen;
- Pumpkin;
- Patrick;
- Roland;
- Rocky;
- Rudolf;
- Simon;
- Stewart;
- Sam;
- Walter;
- Hugo;
- Shanti;
- Sean;
- Alvin;
- Emil;
- Anthony.
You couldn’t find a cuter one – Shanti the cat:
Tips: how to choose a name for a cat
Breeders rarely turn to creativity: in their environment, it is customary to give kittens from the same litter nicknames starting with a certain letter. But ordinary owners of tabby-tailed animals, as they say, have plenty of room to roam:
- Choose a name for your purr that contains at least one (or preferably a couple) whistling sounds: “z”, “ts”, “s”. As psychologists confirm, animals respond more readily and pay attention to such nicknames - their pronunciation is somewhat reminiscent of the fuss of small rodents, the main prey of a cat.
- Avoid names containing the sounds "zh-sh" or "h-sh". They alarm and even frighten the pet.
- In any case, having chosen a nickname for the cat, be sure to repeat it several times in his presence, observe the pet’s reaction: is he interested in this word, does he turn his head at it, or is he completely indifferent, “not even moving his ears.”
- You should not give animals long, difficult to pronounce names. The ideal is no more than 2-3 syllables. If you really like the intricate nickname, shorten it to an everyday version: Cleopatra - Cleo, Garibaldi - Gary, Pygmalion - Piggy, etc.
French names
An equally original nickname for a cat boy can be found in the French dictionary. They sound euphonious and practically exclude the possibility that there will be two cats with the same name on the same staircase, in the same entrance, or even on the same street. Would you like to consider these options:
- Adrian;
- Allen;
- Gigolo;
- Andre;
- Arno;
- Bastian;
- Blaise;
- Gascon;
- Gilbert;
- Godard;
- Gautier;
- Gregoire;
- Jacques;
- Jean;
- Georges;
- Julien;
- Leonard;
- Lawrence;
- Louis;
- Luke;
- Robert;
- Rudolf;
- Sebastian;
- Serge;
- Stephen;
- Theodore;
- Thierry;
- Francois;
- Frederick;
- Charles;
- Edgard;
- Eugene;
- Hercule;
- Etienne;
- Hubert.
Gilbert the cat's favorite pose:
Gray cat names for boys
For British and Scottish breeds of kittens, feel free to choose English classic names. It would be appropriate to call gray cats of the Scottish Fold breed:
- Scotch or Scotty - words derived from scottish, which means “Scottish” in English;
- Whiskas - after the name of the popular Scottish drink (whisky);
- Kilt, Celt - after the name of Scottish clothing.
The names Wulf, Gray, Smoke, Chrome, Clyde, Velvet, Ashton, Mouse are suitable for such gray kittens.
The British know their nickname well and respond to it. The nicknames of British kittens can be:
- Wolf;
- Smoke;
- Martin;
- Mouse;
- Volume;
- Steve;
- Sultan;
- Sheikh.
Gray kittens of any breed can be called Grey, Silver, Gray or Ash.
For gray kittens of the British breed, the nicknames Tom, Smokey, and Steve are suitable.
Russian nicknames
Well, for those who don’t like overseas names, we offer a list of popular Russian nicknames. In addition to Vasek, Murzikov and Semenov, you will find understandable, but not hackneyed options for names for cats:
- Baksik;
- Baron;
- Leopard;
- Biscuit;
- Jack;
- Graph;
- Daemon;
- Dorofei;
- Julian;
- Kefir;
- Prince;
- Kote;
- Lime;
- Larik;
- Eraser;
- Leva;
- Lexus;
- Lelik;
- Leopard;
- Leopold;
- Lord;
- Ray;
- Mauritius;
- Max;
- Marik;
- Matroskin;
- Motya;
- Murcello;
- Music;
- Nafanya;
- Peach;
- Pirate;
- Donut;
- Gingerbread;
- Belly;
- Solomon;
- Sonic and others.
Sonic the cat doesn't like to sleep:
What to look for when choosing a nickname
When choosing a name for a furry boy - a new family member, many focus on:
- Breed,
- Wool color,
- Features of appearance,
- Own hobby
- Astrological tips,
- Favorite mystical characters.
The list can be continued as long as you like. But it is best to finally choose a nickname for the animal after consulting with everyone in the household.
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By breed
If you can completely put up with the names of boys' yard cats and Vasya, Murziki and Pushki do not cause much surprise for street cats, then this is not suitable for proud purebred cats. The simplest thing you can come up with is to call the boy’s noble favorite Lord, Baron or Sheikh. A worthy option for a well-born pet: Sultan, Sphinx, Augustus, or Benjamin . But it is better, of course, to choose a nickname for a boy’s kitten that is more interesting, reflecting his personality.
If you bought a British male kitten, then the choice can be made based on its natural color - blue. In this case, a good name would be Cornflower, Crocus or Iris.
By color
You can name a boy kitten based on the color of its fur. So, it is appropriate to call a snow-white pet Snowball, White or Zephyr. Today, names of foreign origin are also popular : White, Snow, Winter or Glamor.
A boy's gray kitten can traditionally be named Gray, Gray, Silver or Smoke. The names Sky, Wolf, Volchok, Tom or Jerry are also suitable for a gray baby.
Probably the most fun thing to do is come up with a nickname for your red-haired pet. This suit evokes associations with something playful and mischievous. You can name the red kitten of the prankster boy Vinnie, Garrick, Orange or Golden.
Popular names suitable for black kittens include Black, African, Bandit, Camelot, Knight or Sooty.
Owner's hobby
A domestic kitten will delight even more if you name it with a name that will be associated with your favorite activity or in honor of your favorite hero. So, music lovers should think about nicknames: Flat, Major, Largo. Fans of haute cuisine will like the nicknames: Parmesan, Peach, Roulette or Jamon. If the owner is a supporter of high technology, then the cat names Google, Slide, the choice of the motorist - Lanos, Ford or Lexus are suitable.
Lovers of mysticism often get black kittens, partly due to the desire to emphasize their own charm or give their appearance greater mystery.
And since ancient times, people have been confident that cats are guides to mystical worlds and are able to see and know much more than we do. Nicknames will help to distinguish a lover of subtle worlds : Phantom, Stalker, Blade, Merlin. More eccentric owners are not afraid to call them Draculas, Witches, Lucifers and Caspers.
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It will be much more pleasant for fans of famous actors to call their pet boy if he is called: Bond, Clyde, Jackson, and for a girl, Merlin, Madonna, Britney will be beautiful names.
Appearance
Some cats, like people, can have an extraordinary appearance.
They may be distinguished by a non-standard tail, body length, or unusual pattern on the coat. If your pet has a lanky build, name him Tower or Toll. The names Samson, Arnold, Big or Achilles are perfect for the owner of a powerful torso. If owners prefer Russian nicknames for kittens of large-bodied boys, then Bolshoi, Pyshka, and Fighter are suitable.
It is appropriate for boys to give colorful, spotted and striped kittens the nickname Matroskin, Color, Turtle or Tortilla. And for animals that remain small in adulthood, the nicknames Small, Mini, Bobblehead and Baby are suitable.
Funny cases
Some boy kittens get their name thanks to their own antics, which their owners remember for a long time. So, the little prankster stole cigarettes from his owner and played with them. For this they began to call him Chesterfield, or Chester for short.
Food lovers
If the owner and his boy kitten like to sit in the evening and crunch on something tasty, then it is likely that the little brother will receive an “edible” nickname: Meringue, Napoleon, Olivier, Waffle or Biscuit.
Nicknames by color
One of the most popular options for choosing a pet name is based on color. If you choose sonorous names, you can again turn to foreign dictionaries:
- Ash (ash) - “ash”;
- Blaze (blaze) – “flame”, a beautiful name for a beautiful fiery red cat;
- Checkers (checkers) - “checkers”. Why not if your pet is black and white;
- Espresso (espresso) - “espresso”, the name is suitable for a chocolate-colored cat;
- Pearl (pearl) - “pearl”;
- Pepper (pepper) - “pepper”, which is not a nickname for an active cat of a smoky color, cool pepper;
- Raven (Raven), of course, is the best nickname for a pitch-black cat;
- Rebel (rebel) - “rebel”. Here, rather, the choice of name is based on character, and not on color. However, for a tabby cat this is an ideal option; in such animals you can sometimes observe a real riot of colors, and not one cat is like the other;
- Rusty (grow) - “rusty”. The translation is not very euphonious, but the word itself is beautiful and would be perfect for a ginger cat;
- Tiger (tiger) - “tiger”, so what if it’s small, it’s cool to have your own pet tiger;
- Tux (dachshund) – “tuxedo”, another variant of the nickname for a cat with a monochrome, black and white color. By the way, there are these “intellectuals” whose color resembles a real tuxedo - white chest, black back.
Blaze the cat's nickname suits him:
What is undesirable to call
History provides a lot of real evidence of the influence of a name on the fate of humans and animals. For this reason, it is not recommended to give a pet that appears in the house the name of a deceased relative or a deceased animal. Thus, the owner seems to be programming the animal for an early death.
It is also not recommended to call cats by sacred names from the Bible. Even if the owner is a deeply convinced atheist, there will always be someone nearby who will be outraged or upset by the fact that the family cat's name is Jesus, John, James or Bartholomew.
There is an opinion that you cannot call a pet by a human name. According to the norms of the Russian language, names for people (anthroponyms) and nicknames for animals (zoonyms) belong to different groups. Previously, when the church had great influence on people, it was strictly forbidden to give animals human names. Today, in literally every yard you can hear the cat’s name Vaska, Kuzya, Boris or Styopka.
Whether human names are suitable for boy kittens is up to the pet owner to decide. But you shouldn’t rule out the situation when your daughter grows up and brings home a groom whose name will be completely identical to the cat’s name.
Names with meaning
If you choose a beautiful name for your cat, sooner or later someone will ask what it means. Therefore, we offer variants of nicknames that are distinguished by euphony and at the same time filled with meaning:
- Akar - from tour. "brave";
- Akila - translated from Arabic - “eagle”;
- Aslan – “lion” in Turkish;
- Bolat - from tour. "steel";
- Winfried – in Old Germanic it means “friend”;
- Gerhard - German “strong, brave”;
- Gilbert - from English. "arrow";
- Kadri - from tour. "precious";
- Callisto - from lat. "beautiful";
- Conrad - translated from him. "brave";
- Noel - from French. "native";
- Erebus - from Greek. "the embodiment of darkness."
While the little “lion” Aslan:
Considering the nocturnal lifestyle of furry pets, perhaps half of them could be called Erebus. But nevertheless, they are cute, beloved, precious and therefore deserve the most beautiful name, so that when they hear it, they will run as fast as they can to their owner or mistress. What's your cat's name? Tell us how you chose his nickname?
Names for kittens - we take temperament as a basis
As mentioned earlier, it is very important to take into account the habits of the mustache and its manners. Take a closer look at your pet and most likely the nickname will come to mind:
- if he is playful and active - Hooligan, Shustrik, Smerch, Hurricane, Pirate, Impulse, Gin, Wind, Lexus, Besik, Varyag;
- if he is affectionate and gentle - Motya, Mafik, Bantik, Tommy, Yuppi;
- if he is calm and unperturbed - Tikhon, Tsar, Master, Hypnosis, Yogi;
- if he loves to eat - Puzdrik, Donut, Loaf, Zhora, Dumpling, Croissant, Hippopotamus.
You can choose names for warrior cats based on the names of destructive elements, the names of generals or Gods - Thunder, Tornado, Spartacus, Ares, Onuris, Richard, Zeus, etc.
