Names for Sphynx girls

Name from breeders

You won’t find Sphynx cats on the street, and buying them is quite problematic - the price is fantastic, as are the kittens themselves. Representatives of this breed are considered quite rare in Russia. For the first time, hairless cats were identified in North America. Hairless cats appeared in Russia around the early 2000s. The cause of hairlessness is considered to be a gene mutation in individual individuals. Breeders only helped nature by crossing cats with short-haired breeds.

When purchasing a baby from a nursery, you don’t have to choose a name. On the one hand, this is good, because you don’t have to rack your brains about which nickname to choose. On the other hand, it is possible that the name of the kitten given by the breeders does not suit all family members. In this case, you will have to decide on a new nickname, so to speak, for home use. At exhibitions the animal will participate under the name written down in the documents, but at home the name will be somewhat simpler.

When choosing a nickname for a kitten, breeders always use the first letters of the names of the baby’s father and mother. The mother's name is used for the initial letter in the kitten's name, and the father's name is inserted in the middle. Sometimes such names are quite long, which makes it difficult to accustom a small pet to its nickname. In this case, you will need to reduce the pretentious name to a minimum.

Choosing a nickname

The usual “yard” names will definitely not suit these animals, and, for example, Fluff will sound completely mocking. To choose the right nickname, you need to pay attention to the following several factors.

1. If you purchased a purebred animal from a specialized nursery, and the cat has an impressive pedigree, then you need to name the kitten with the letter indicated in its documents. This is a completely natural requirement, so you can only be glad that the breeder at least did not name your cat a name that is difficult to pronounce.
2. Sphynxes are exotic animals, so when choosing a name, try to choose something original, but easy to pronounce.
3. There is an opinion that cats of any breed remember best names that contain hissing sounds.
4. Pay attention to the character and preferences of your pet - this can give a hint when choosing a suitable nickname. You can also come up with a name based on some of the animal’s external characteristics, but in no case should it emphasize defects in your pet’s appearance.

We are sure that you don’t really like the name for the Sphinx, for example, Timosha or Vaska. Yes, these cats have a special appearance, which means they should have a special name. Most often, as practice shows, the nickname of these cats is associated with Ancient Egypt or Greece, and pets are also often named after gods and great people. In order to name your cat something unusual, we suggest considering our options for names for boys and girls separately.

Classification of names

• name in honor of the ancient Greek gods - Apollo, Mars, Venus, Zeus, Jupiter;
• in honor of great people - Napoleon, Plato, Celsius;
• name according to the brightest quality - Proud, Great, Beauty, Majestic;
• beautiful human names - Elizabeth, Romeo, Roberto, Capitalina, Amelia;
• names in honor of celestial bodies and stars - Casiopea, Mercury, Hyperion, Galatea.

Names from A to Z

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General recommendations

Choosing a name for the family pet will not be difficult if you give the baby some time to adapt to the new environment. In just a few days, you can take a good look at the kitten and identify the peculiarities of its structure, color and behavior. This will allow you to find a worthy name for the newly-made family member.

To make it easier to name your pet, you can familiarize yourself with the conditional classification of criteria by which you choose a name for a kitten:

• color of the skin. It can be monochrome (black, white, blue, red, cream, lilac, chocolate), bicolor (color combined with white), colors similar to Siamese kittens;
• eye color (blue, green, orange and multi-colored);
• character.

They also use nicknames borrowed from foreign dictionaries. Cats are often named after famous singers, actors, scientists, and outstanding people. Children choose the name of their favorite cartoon character for their pets.

You can choose interesting nicknames if you look into the history of Ancient Greece or Egypt. The names of the gods will add a peculiar charm to the animal’s name, perhaps even endowing it with magical powers. You can also call it by a human name, but in this case it is better to choose rare and unusual ones for the region, avoiding the same names among loved ones, acquaintances or neighbors.

What to name a boy's sphinx

names of ancient Greek gods: Mars, Zeus, Apollo, Jupiter, etc. You can also study the mythology of other countries (for example, Japan, China, Scandinavia);

• in honor of famous historical figures: Plato, Napoleon, Homer, Kutuzov, Churchill;
• by the most pronounced character trait: Proud, Naughty, Majestic, Jumping;
• beautiful human names: Roberto, Claudius, Gideon;
• in honor of the stars and celestial bodies of our solar system: Mercury, Pluto, Quasar.

You can also name your pet like a weather phenomenon: Storm, Tornado, Rain, Fog, Cloud. Of the Russian names, Danube, Chuk, Vityaz, Almaz, Martyn, Volk will be perceived as interesting and unusual.

Some owners prefer to choose more original, creative or funny nicknames. For example, the sphinx can be given the gangster name Don Corleone, Don Pablo, Senor, Yaponchik, Al Capone, Dilinger, Vito.

The following nicknames are also good for such animals: Agate, Euclid, Odysseus, Leander. Such names emanate wisdom, antiquity and nobility. These qualities perfectly describe the sphinxes.

You can give a cat a nickname based on its character.

For most people, the name “Sphinx” is strongly associated with Egypt. When choosing a name for a male cat, you can take the history and mythology of this country as a basis. Of course, the nickname Hammurappi or Tutankhamun is too difficult for the animal to pronounce and understand, so it’s worth looking for something simpler. For example, name a cat after the ancient god Aten or Osiris.

Many people mistakenly believe that the word "Sphinx" is of Egyptian origin, but in fact this is not the case. The name of the breed of hairless cats comes to us from the Greek language. Therefore, it is permissible to use the names of the gods of Olympus and name the boy Zeus, Hermes, Adonis or, like the hero of the Trojan War, Hector.

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Some people don't like pompous names and prefer to call cats by common nicknames, for example:

• Diamond;
• Haman;
• Wolf;
• Orlan;
• Stark.

The nickname should be memorable and not too long so that the kitten gets used to it faster.

• Argon;
• Haman;
• Aston;
• Archibald;
• Aben;
• Diamond;
• Hazard;
• Best;
• Black;
• Burton;
• Beck;
• Brandy;
• Blues;
• Barkhan;
• Woland;
• Weiss;
• Wequet;
• Web;
• Walter;
• Wolf;
• Graun;
• Grandee;
• Homer;
• Le Havre;
• Heron;
• Dinar;
• Dyke;
• Darcy;
• Divar;
• Jano;
• Cahors;
• Katran;
• Kent;
• Case;
• Kronos;
• Liman;
• Lefort;
• Lourdes;
• Lord;
• Moor;
• Mystic;
• Matisse;
• Morel;
• Nero;
• Nauris;
• Norton;
• Noir;
• Orlan;
• Olympus;
• Oscar;
• Oryx;
• Ostar;
• Palace;
• Pard;
• Pier;
• Plus;
• Prophet;
• Rover;
• Ralph;
• Rami;
• Ronnie;
• Raj;
• Suar;
• Stark;
• Swain;
• Safars;
• Snap;
• Tigran;
• Timon;
• Terro;
• Trickle;
• Ting;
• Vinegar;
• Urman;
• Wuchang;
• Ular;
• Fax machine;
• Fakbar;
• Haydar;
• Hassan;
• Hip;
• Tsagn;
• Tsaid;
• Tsoni;
• Cerberus;
• Charvel;
• Shah;
• Saffron;
• Emir;
• Elar;
• Eunice;
• Jacek.

Nicknames by color

Noble black color is the color of mystery and enigma. The black animal is endowed with a special gift - to heal people. Suitable nicknames for a boy could be:

• Noir, which means “black” in French;
• Negro - already from Spanish, still the same black;
• The nickname in Italian sounds a little shorter - Nero;
• You don’t even need to translate from English - this is Black;
• Schwartz is black among the Germans;
• Theme – from the word dark;
• Russian nicknames will help to set off the color - Little Devil, Chumazik, Chernilkin, Voronok.

For girls, you can also come up with original nicknames associated with the black shade:

• Panther or Bagheera from the fairy tale about Mowgli;
• Blackki, Blackkitty, Schwartzita, Nerochka, Noira - derivatives of foreign words based on the color black;
• Night, or affectionately Night;
• Africa (after all, the people there are black);
• Darkness;
• Miyako means "night child" in Japanese;
• She-Devil is not a name for the superstitious, because her character can turn out to be just as devilish.

Chocolate-colored babies can be called by the following names:

• suitable for boys - Amber, Mocha, Cappuccino, Eskimo, Mishutka, Velvet, Brownie;
• girls will be happy with nicknames - Caramel, Chocolate, Tofi, Milka, Bounty.

The noble blue shade also requires originality when choosing a nickname. For boys:

• Aquamarine is suitable for both a cat with blue skin and blue eyes;
• in German “blue” is Cyan, you can use the translation;
• in English the sea sounds like C - an excellent nickname for a cat.
• Ocean - much more water than in the sea, because it is an “ocean”;
• Blue - even schoolchildren know that it is blue (in English);
• Blue Sky - blue sky;
• beautiful stones can become a nickname for an animal - Topaz, Lapis lazuli, Chalcedony.

For girls:

• Turquoise;
• Azure;
• Marina - in English, sea;
• Violetta, Viola, Violet;
• Blue.

The cream color reminds of delicious desserts, hence the nicknames for boys: Tiramisu, Cake, IceCream, Meringue, Marshmallow. For girls: Toffee, Toffee, Marshmallow.

Original nicknames from films and cartoons

Usually children want a kitten, so you can give them the right to choose a name for the pet:

• Fiona – for the green-eyed beauty (the name of the heroine from the cartoon “Shrek”);
• after watching “Guardians of the Galaxy”, you can stop at the nickname Groot;
• from “Harry Potter” we recommend using the elf name – Dobby;
• Luntik;
• “The Lord of the Rings” brings to mind the nickname Smeegle;
• Gremlin is a mythical creature;
• a truly royal name - Margot, Margosha (based on the novel by Dumas);
• Lilu is the heroine of The Fifth Element, smart, beautiful and mysterious.

Divine names

Mythology can help you choose a nickname. Beautiful names of Gods and Goddesses can be used as a nickname for an animal:

• a cat named Artemis will not leave a single mouse in the house, because she is a real Goddess of the hunt;
• Apollo is a wonderful name for an elegant kitten;
• if you want to get a fighting cat, a good name for the baby would be Mars - the God of War;
• Helios or Gelya is a warm name for a solar creature (Sun God);
• a baby with the nickname Adonis will be a fertile acquisition;
• Venus will become the real goddess of beauty in the house;
• eternally young creature - Yuventa;
• Hermes will become the patron of the profitable cat business;
• You can entrust the care of home comfort to Vesta, and the house will always be a full cup;
• All the neighborhood cats are crazy about Juno, because she is the queen of the gods;
• if you name a cat after the ancient Greek god Kairos, happy moments for the whole family are guaranteed;
• Reshef is a real robber, because his name is borrowed from the god of fire and lightning.

How to name a female Sphynx kitten

Females are more graceful and have a more proportional body. Therefore, the nickname should reflect their beauty, tenderness and grace. Funny names are not very suitable here. It is better to give preference to beautiful names endowed with a certain meaning.

Here, as in the case of boys, you can be guided by the following choices:

• names taken from the mythology of various countries: Venus, Amaterasu, Bastet;
• in honor of women who left their mark on history: Catherine the Great, Rosa Luxemburg, Alsidora Duncan;
• as a reflection of character traits: Grace, Beauty, Tenderness, Sonya;
• just beautiful female names: Amelia, Capitalina, Elizabeth, Juno, Afrora, Emilia;
• in honor of the celestial bodies: Galatea, Sun, Casiopea, Orion.

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Among the non-standard names for this breed, the following are suitable: Businka, Dymka, Belka, Iriska, Nochka, Zimushka, etc. Such nicknames, on the one hand, are funny, and on the other, creative.

A name for a cat can reflect external charm and grace.

You can choose a nickname for a Canadian Sphynx girl according to the same principle as for boys. Often pussies of all breeds are given the name of the Egyptian queen Cleopatra, and you can also call a girl Nephthys or Isis. In cases where the names of Greek goddesses evoke great sympathy, the cat is called Hera, Artemis, Aurora or Demeter.

In addition, pussies of this breed are often given the following names:

• Amalia;
• Irma;
• Yara;
• Lixie;
• Laura.

And if the sphinx girl has dark skin, you can, without a doubt, call her Bagheera.

• Abigail;
• Amalia;
• Aurelia;
• Anita;
• Astiz;
• Atika;
• Macaw;
• Bassey;
• Bayla;
• Burma;
• Bizarta;
• Blanche;
• Beatrice;
• Vista;
• Weezy;
• Grissi;
• Daina;
• Dessie;
• Dolari;
• Ezhenka;
• Zara;
• Zurna;
• Iffy;
• Guillemot;
• Carly;
• Ketris;
• Lily;
• Lyra;
• Liter;
• Lixie;
• Medea;
• Milani;
• Miranza;
• Nymph;
• Naira;
• Nora;
• Horta;
• Ocher;
• Ohiris;
• Pnelope;
• Passion;
• Paulette;
• Ready;
• Risk;
• Rona;
• Riana;
• Sikora;
• Sina;
• Sattie;
• Trisha;
• Thea;
• Tess;
• Tyra;
• Union;
• Unica;
• Uza;
• Fury;
• Phryne;
• Fabby;
• Herry;
• Persimmon;
• Khaira;
• Tsea;
• Ceana;
• Elite;
• Era;
• Eteri;
• Yurze;
• Yunota;
• Yanta;
• Yara.

The peculiarity of this breed is its special love for small children, which is quite rare. Also, you don't have to worry about how to get rid of fleas on your cat. While you are busy with business, the animal will happily occupy your child.

Unlike other breeds of cats, Sphynx cats are not prone to aggression, so you don’t have to worry that your child may be bitten or scratched. The thing is that they are also very patient, and even if a child accidentally grabs the animal by the tail, nothing bad will happen.

Names of great people

Quite often, the names of people who have gone down in history are used as a name for a pet - generals, leaders, presidents, singers. In this case, there is a whole list of names that are suitable as nicknames for cats:

• Obama or Barack would be suitable for a black sphinx, because this is the first black president of the United States;
• Chernomyrdin is a Russian statesman, the nickname is suitable for a kitten due to its association with the dark color of the muzzle;
• Football fans can use the nickname Messi (the best football player from Argentina);
• Marilyn Monroe is an American film actress who has conquered the world audience. For a cat, you can use the model's first or last name;
• if the cat has the habits of a real spy, perhaps Mata Hari (a famous dancer who spied for Germany) has settled in the house;
• JLo is a wonderful name for a star cat, because American actress Jennifer Lopez has won the hearts of millions;
• Madonna is a nickname for a singing cat that constantly meows;
• Mike Tyson is the nickname for a real fighter. The name of the American professional boxer can be used as a nickname for a black cat, because Tyson is black;
• Fidel - on behalf of the ruler of Cuba, Castro;
• Kashpirovsky will help you recover from psychological problems, because this surname belongs to the famous doctor of psychological sciences from Ukraine;
• Alan Chumak is a Russian psychic and healer. Alanchik the cat will cure both stress and heart disease, because cats are naturally endowed with the ability to heal.