by Kate Johns

Created on: February 08, 2009   Last Updated: April 09, 2009

What makes a good cat name? Let me count the ways. You need to be creative, inventive, original, interesting,and you need to give your cat a name that stands out. You don't want to give your cat the same old name that many a cat endured for centuries such as Kitty, or Fluffy. How original! My family found a cat one day, she adopted us, and we named her the super dull name of Kitty. Naming a cat is very much like naming a newborn baby. Almost everyone today is searching for the name that will lead their child into a successful future.Your cat needs a name that will distinguish her from the pack.

A very popular method for naming cats today is to give cats people names. The other day I was appalled to hear a younger woman refer to her cat as Callie. That's the name I chose for my daughter! I took weeks to find a great Irish name for my daughter, and there is a cat with her name out there! Here are some methods for figuring out a good cat name for your new feline:

GOOD MALE CAT NAMES

Naming your new cat is all a matter of opinion. What you think is a great cat name, may rub another person the wrong way. Discover your cat's personality and you are on your way to discovering a great cat name. Make certain that you give your cat a good solid name that will grab his attention. After all, you want him to hold his tail high when you call his name. You don't want him to slink away in shame.. Is your new male cat a lover, or is he a rough and tumble cat? Is your male cat more of the reclining type that loves to have his back rubbed? Discover his new personality traits and you will obtain a good male cat name. You could name him after your favorite rock star because he is the rock star of cats. You can name him Killer because he has killed every mouse in the backyard and he has major cattitude.

Popular cats names are fun to figure out. Just look at pet websites and access baby name websites. Go to your favorite park and you will hear many people who are walking their cats calling them by their male cat names such as Rocky, Michael, or even Tony. Unique cat names will be discovered by what your favorite hobby, store, coffee, or band is.

GOOD FEMALE CAT NAMES

Many people today are naming their cats unique cat names that are names parents are bestowing upon their children. You may discover that the name of your best friend's child is a name you would love for your cat. Some of the most popular cat names today are the names that people have been naming their kids and that became very popular in the last twenty years such as Madison, Emma, and Caitline, or my daughter's name of Callie. Come to think of it she does meow a lot, and loves to play with string!

Creating good cat names will be determined by your cat's personality, by his special markings, and by popular names for cats today. Make certain that the name is as different as your cat is. Give him a good name he can be forever proud of. Another way to generate good cat names is to figure out what you really love in life, and how your cat's personality fits into that aspect. You could call your cat Mocha, or Bono.

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