Kitten Names

Choosing Kitten Names

One of the best parts of choosing a new feline friend is picking out kitten names. It can also be one of the hardest.

Patience

While you may already have a handful of favorites on your list, what do you do if none of them fit your new baby?

Many cat lovers find that selecting the right kitten names comes easier if they take some time to get to know their new pets before branding them for life. This is especially important if your little sweetie turns out to be more of a little stinker, so patience really can be a virtue when it comes to choosing names.

Consideration

Consider your new pet's character very closely. This often gives the best clues for finding appropriate kitten names.

An adventurous personality probably merits a bolder name than Cuddles or Sweetie Pie. Conversely, a pet that prefers to sleep the day away wouldn't quite mesh with a name like Dodger or Speedy. Consider your kitten's personality and choose a name that will suit him/her to a T.

A Few Suggestions

Naming kittens is a highly personal matter between pets and their human companions. Abstract kitten names really ought to have some personal meaning, or relate in some way to the animal's looks or personality. Even proper names like Victoria or Robby can carry a formal or casual tone that may or may not be quite the right fit.

With all this in mind, here are some suggestions for different types of kitten names based on various aspects of cat appearance and behavior. Even if you don't find something you like, maybe you'll find a bit of inspiration for your own kitten names.

Orange Kittens

• Caliente- Cali for short
• Salsa
• Chili
• Paprika
• Tamale
• Sunset

White Kittens

• Frosty
• Icey
• Pearl
• Snowball
• Snowflake
• Marilyn Monroe
• Andy Wharhol

Black Kittens

• Midnight
• Ebony
• Shadow
• Indigo
• Mephistopheles- Mephisto for short
• Grimalkin

Grey Kittens

• Ash/Ashley
• Cinder
• Ghost
• Periwinkle
• Smokey
• Misty

Yellow Kittens

• Mooney
• Sunny
• Daffodil
• Buttercup
• Goldie
• Gold Brick

Brown Kittens

• Cocoa
• Godiva
• Coffee
• Mocha
• Cappuchino
• Latte`
• Dutch

Striped Kittens

• Tiger
• Tigger

Long-Haired Kittens

• Rapunzel
• Godiva- From the fairy tale
• Nugent- As in Ted Nugent

Hairless Kittens

• Slick
• Chilly
• Suede
• Mr. Bigglesworth- For Austin Powers fans
• Fluffy- For those who appreciate irony

For "Wild Cat" Personalities

• Taz- Short for Tasmanian Devil
• Blitzen
• Cyclone
• Twister

For "Laid-Back" Personalities

• Dreamer
• Gerry Garcia
• Phish

For Mischievous Personalities

• Chesire
• Wizard
• Beelzebub
• Diablo
• Hecate

From the Musical Cats

• Rum Tum Tugger
• Munkestrap
• Grizzabella
• Victoria
• Gus

What's Your Favorite Kitten Name?

Now that we've hopefully gotten your creative juices flowing, why not add your own favorite kitten names to this article? Just log in for free at the top right corner of this page, then return to this article and select edit this page from the tool box in the left page column. Once you're finished, remember to click on the save page link at the bottom.

Who knows what fabulous names are still out there just waiting for the right kittens to claim them?

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