How and What nicknames do the French give their pets?

What to name a cat is the first question that arises in every owner’s mind as soon as a small four-legged creature appears in the house. It seems that giving a nickname is simple - choose any name and the job is done. But whatever you name the boat, that’s how it will float!

The nickname, like the name, affects the character and fate of the pet. This choice determines how the relationship between the cat and the owner will develop in the future. Choosing a name for a purebred, mongrel cat from a huge list is not easy. To make this important task easier, we have prepared 5 lists:

Cat names in alphabetical order with comments.
Original nicknames.
Funny nicknames.
English names.
"Star" nicknames.

After choosing a name, immediately tackle the issue of what to feed.

Nicknames for boys cats in alphabetical order with comments

Apis, Adjib, Aikhi, Anti, Amenemhet, Anubis, Amon - Egyptian (Egyptian, Somalia);
Adonis, Apollo, Auxentius, Cupid, Artemius, Antares, Ajax, Alpheus - Greek;
Aki, Akio, Arata - Japanese couple names (suitable for both sexes);
Scarlet, Antoshka, Artist, Apricot, Altai, Ataman, Amulet - classic;
Aizik, Ashug, Arbag, Aben, Aryk, Antu, Anzhey – unusual (toyger, elf);
Ayur, Are, Air, Hayk, Achi, Ayan - short;
Ice, Archie, Alex, Andes, Peanut - American (Maine Coon, Chausie);
Askold, Ambrose, Averky, Akim, Avtonom - Old Russian (Kurilian bobtail);
Watermelon, Agronomist, Anchovy, Orange - cool;
Anselm, Adrian, Augustus, Anselm, Archibald, Alan - English;
Abo Ans - eastern.

Brevald, Bek, Brigont, Beryl, Belmondo, Bushui - original (toyger, elf);
Black, Bree, Buddy - American (Maine Coon, Ragamuffin);
Bazhen, Bryachislav, Blagoslav, Bogolyub – Old Russian (Kurilian bobtail);
Bulmen, Bulbyash, Bobrik, Bonduelle, Imp, Bumper, Boniface, Bourgeois - funny;
Beverly, Baldrick, Benjamin - British (Manx, Oregon Rex, Cornish Rex);
Belyash is a nickname for a white cat;
Briareus, Ballerophon – Greek;
Barsik, Barin, Bayun - Russians;
Bel Ali is Turkish.

Bacchus, Vissarion – Greek (sphinx, elf, Ukrainian levkoy);
Vaska, Vanya, Varyag, Verny, Vozhak, Virazh, Victor, Volny - standard;
Belshasar, Werther, Wulf, Vel, Wood, Web - exotic (Don sphinx, elf);
Winnie the Pooh, Spindle, Whiskey, Mitten, Voucher, Broom, Waffle - funny;
Virgil – English (Devon Rex);
Vsemil, Varlaam, Veselin, Wenceslav - Russians (Siberian, Abyssinian).

Hermes, Gordius, Helios, Ganymede – mythological (petrbald, elf, foreign white);
Le Havre, Garnerri, Grail, Guor, Guardion, Hamadryl, Garzi - rare (Serengeti, exotic);
Goga, Goshan, Greenwich, Gavryusha, Gena, Hasek - cheerful;
Gury, Gorynya, Gavrila, Gremislav - Old Russian (Siberian, Abyssinian);
Gabriel, Gilbert, Godwin, Griffin - English (British, Scottish Fold).
Goro is Japanese.

Dionysius, Daphnis, Damascus, Denis - Greek (Sphinx, Ukrainian Levkoy);
Dadu, Dou, Jag, Dai, Degris, Dodson, Dero - interesting (Bombay, Toyger);
Donkor, Jafari – Egyptian (Sphinx, Somalia, Egyptian);
Juro, Daichi, Daisuke - Japanese (Thai, Siamese, Japanese bobtail);
Dymok, Dzhulik, Dick, Dymka - Russians;
Dyn, Dream, Ding, Denti, Dyn-Jin, Dadu - unusual (sphinx);
Brawler, Jedi, Jacuzzi, Dobrik - funny;
Dominic, Ginger, Douglas, Jacob - English.

HER

Euro – modern;
Eustathius, Evangel, Eudokim - Greek (Canadian Sphinx);
Eroshka, Hedgehog, Emelya - cool;
Erofey, Epiphanes, Elizar, Ermolai, Evlampy are Old Russian.

AND

Zhirovit - Old Russian;
Miser, Zhuzhik, Greedy, Zhuchok, Gigolo - funny;
Jefrey, Zhergan, Jeannot-Mart, Zheihe, Jean-Jacques - rare (toyger, Bombay).

Zet, Zager, Zur, Zerro, Zeyve, Zasim - original (toyger, sphinx);
Zyapa, Zaytsev, Ruffnut, Earth, Zubastic, Zombie, Marshmallow - funny.

I, J

Iphit, Icarus, Iasion - mythological (elf, foreign white);
Irk, If, Ivyu, Ilan, Hindu, Invar, Irtysh, Raisin, Yosif - unusual;
Yoshi, Yori - Japanese.

Castor, Kronos, Cephalus, Caeneus – mythological (elf, sphinx);
Chris, Cuthbert, Clarence, Cornelius - English (Burmilla);
Kazuo, Kuro, Ken, Kenta, Kei-ko - Japanese (Thai, Siamese, Japanese bobtail);
Claudius, Casimir, Kupriyan, Kallistratus - ancient Slavic (Abyssinian);
Kapets, Pencil, Bedbug, Boar, Karabas, Cornet, Karapuz - comic;
Kuzka, Keklik, Kiryusha, Kysya, Kostik, Kirya, Klyopa are affectionate;
Coconut, Korzhik, Sausage, Cupcake, Croissant - delicious;
Kezzie, Cahors, Kafr, Crafty, Cash, Clef, Cascade, Cyprus - unusual (Peterbald).

Lyubik, Lamur, Liu-Liu, Lucky, Lyubim, Lapusik, Love - romantic;
Lin, Laocoon, Likur - mythological (elf);
Lizun, Eraser, Goblin, Lemon, Lyapsus, Lopushok - cool;
Luke, Leonard, Lyon, Lear, Lord - solid (Maine Coon, Persian);
Laigun, Lar, Leporello, Logi, Lokki, Ladis, Lam - original (toyger, sphinx);
Lazar, Lyubomir, Laurus, Luchezar, Lukyan - Old Russian;
Leopold, Lapsik, Lenya, Lev are traditional.

Maximilian, Marcel, Mussolini, Mephistopheles - beautiful;
Moor, Mamai, Marseille, Maharaja, Mezgir, Migaret, Magician, Mister, Mussolini, Mao, Manchester, Marshak, Midshipman, Mephistopheles - interesting (Serengeti, exotic);
Murzik, Myavus, Meowchel, Musick, Masya, Mahonya, Matroskin - classic;
Macho, Mister, Milord, Marquis, Mayor - status (Maine Coon, Savannah);
Malek, Mishuk, Myamlik, Cartoon, Morzhik, Mixer, Ball, Mishuk, Mukasya - funny;
Micah, Martyn, Methodius, Mitrofan - ancient Slavic (Neva masquerade);
Magnus, Malcolm, Marcus, Morgan, Matthew - English (Scottish fold);
Morpheus, Machaon, Maron, Marsyas, Mars - mythological;
Moriko, Miki, Michiko are Japanese.

Nursi, Ni, Nimrod, Nekk, Naim, Neo, Nursi, Ney, Nik, Nauri - exotic;
Nestor, Nifont, Nikifor - Old Russian (Abyssinian, Bengal);
Nafanya, Nils, Nishtyak, Narkosha, Nytik - funny;
Nestor, Narcissus - ancient Greek (sphinx);
Natsumi, Nanashi - Japanese.

ABOUT

Orpheus, Odysseus, Orion – mythological (foreign white);
Oberon, Oswald, Aldous, Austin - English (Manx, Devon Rex);
Ogonyok, Osya, Ostap - classic;
Horace, Oji, Organ, Etching, Omar, Orlan, Ongur, Alder, Albee-Nero - unusual;
Okhlamon, Ort, Okay, Othello, Organ, Ocean - cool;
Onuphry, Orestes, Olympius are Old Slavonic.

Pamir, Patricius, Pergom, Pontiac, Pard, President - sonorous;
Patusya, Pif Plusha, Poufik, Punchik, Plusha, Fluffy, Pukhlya, Pusya - cute (Persian);
Pinochet, Pate, Belly, Pokemon, Twig, Plutto, Donut, Crybaby, Piston - funny;
Parfenty, Prosha, Pankraty, Polycarp - Old Russian;
Pluto, Prometheus, Polydorus, Pegasus, Paris, Poseidon - Greek (Serengeti, exotic).

Rabinovich, Ronald, Rambo, Rocky, Ricardo - brutal (Chausie, Savannah, Maine Coon);
Ryzhik, Rex, Rafik, Ruslan, Robbery - traditional;
Rhodes, Ramses, Rhadamanthus - Greek (sphinx);
Rubik, Chamomile, Ruchnik - funny;
Rib, Reno, Rio, Rigi, Rem, Raj, Rial, Rokot, Rein, Rancho, Ruby - rare;
Ralph, Ricky, Rufus, Reginald, Robert - British (Cornish Rex, Devon Rex);
Rurik, Ratmir, Radimir, Radigost - Old Slavonic;
Ray, Ran - Japanese.

Salvador, Silver, Stanley, Sibelius, Sebastian - cool (Maine Coon, Savannah);
Saiga, Smurf, Semyon Semyonovich, Seryoga, Spinogryz, Sandwich - comic;
Selivan, Savva, Silanty, Samson, Sylvester - Old Russian;
Sagan, Sangro, Semur, Sirius, Sollex, Slizh, Sid - unusual;
Saki, Sango, Suzu, Sachiko - Japanese (Toyger, Bombay).

Mattress, Troll, Tolstopuz, Tarzan, Slippers, Tyshcha, Sharpener, TV - funny;
Theseus, Triton, Telegon, Tanaite, Titan – mythological (elf, foreign white);
Tarigan, Tollo, Torriy, Tiboron, Telmar, Tyson - rare;
Tryfon, Tihomir - Old Slavonic (Neva masquerade);
Takako, Tomiko - Japanese.

Ushastik, Iron, Oops, Umka, Ushik, Urgand - funny;
Ujer, Osama, Uchar, Urdan, Urli, Ulnar, Olaf, Ullis - unusual;
Ume and Usagi are Japanese.

Fabman, Fakbar, Farukh, Phoebus, Flobi, Fel, Furs, Fiji - rare;
Fedya, Fantik, Frant, Fuflon, Fufyrka, Ferry, Filek - comic;
Fedot, Fadey, Foka, Photius, Frol - Old Russian;
Phil, Friend, Francesco, Forward - sonorous.

Piggy, Braggart, Hamster, Jellied, Hacker, Hrundel, Tail, Proboscis - funny;
Hachiro, Hotaka, Hideaki - Japanese (Siamese);
Haun, Hirsch, Hub, Haz, Heder, Jose, Harty, Height - original;
Kharlampy, Christopher, Khariton - ancient.

Celsius, Citrus, Citron, Tsar, Gypsy, Cicero, Caesar, Citramon.

Cheburashka, Chippolino, Chips, Chupsik, Chukcha, Chuchunder, Chubais - cool;
Chazhi, Chanel, Chevar, Chenz, Chessy, Cherry, Chior, Chizar, Chibermes are beautiful.

Shushar, Shustrik, Sharik, Shusha, Schnaps, Sherry, Shrek, Shvonder - funny;
Shagre, Sharo, Shien, Sheuren, Shorgus, Shorty, Shell - rare.

Aegeus, Elbar, Erro, Elar, Air, Elvis, Aesop, Elmur, Eurus, Einstein, Elf, Efi.

Unix, Younga, Yupi, Yuchan, Yuliy, Eugene, Yust, United, Yunak, Yushan.

Yantar, Jaguar, Yarmo, Yantar, Yarik, Yard - original;
Yakub, Yaropolk, Jaromir - Old Russian;
Yar, Yaffi, Yavrik, Yang, Iago - rare.

On our website you can view lists of nicknames for breeds such as British, Scottish, Sphynx, Bengal, Maine Coon, Persian, Siamese and Abyssinian.

List of names and nicknames

Today there are many interesting options. They are conventionally divided into categories:

Human names, including Russian or translated into English;
Names of characters in films, TV series, books, comics, computer games;
Abstract phenomena;
Natural phenomena.

If the nickname is long, it's okay. The main thing is that it is broken down into several syllables or shortened to a diminutive nickname.

Cool nicknames

Cool cat names will show the cheerful nature of the animal owner. There is no doubt that your friends and acquaintances will appreciate your sense of humor. But at the same time, we should not forget that the nickname should reflect the essence of the character. For example, it would be strange to call a calm and even lazy cat Lightning or Flash . Based on the characteristics of temperament, the optimal option is selected. Popular cool names:

Rimbaud; Santa; Terminator; Tarzan; Einstein; Cognac, Fruit; Tomahawk; Cactus; Copernicus; Helio; Lancelot; Tutankhamun; Sphinx; Mercedes; Randall; Poncho; Klondike and others.

It is advisable not to make funny nicknames for cats too pompous, pompous or even vulgar. It is worth understanding that you will take the animal to the veterinarian, where a specialist will get acquainted with it. To prevent it from making you blush, you should take care of its euphony in advance.

Popular names

Popular nicknames for their cats are no longer chosen so often. People do not want their pets to be “one of many”, not endowed with individuality. But if you don’t want to fantasize and complicate your life, you can choose Russian classic nicknames for cats. These include Murzik, Ryzhik, Barsik, Marquis . Popular cat names can be of a different type, for example, taken from the English language. They are also already used to them, so there will be no difficulties with originality. Cats are called:

Alex; Cake; Peach; Mars; Oscar; Bucks; Simba; Volume; Sam; Max and others.

Standard word forms are popular because of their euphony and because the pet begins to respond to them almost instantly. There will be no difficulties with training.

Cool names for cats

But if you want something original, then it’s better to choose cool names. They will reflect the individuality of the pet, while emphasizing the non-standard, funny thinking of its owner.

Nowadays, nicknames that show that the kitten likes to “sing” are popular. For those who love to purr and sing serenades in front of closed doors, nicknames of great composers have been invented. It will reflect the essence of the character - Vivaldi, Mozart, Schubert .

If the growing animal demonstrates aristocratic behavior or has a regal appearance, then options in honor of the ancient Greek gods are perfect. These include the cool Zeus, Hephaestus, Hercules, Dionysus .

The unusual eye color can also inspire the name. Wasabi or Mojito is for those with green irises, and Stargazer is for those with blue eyes. Cats that have demonstrated unprecedented mental abilities since childhood can be named accordingly. Gatsby or Einstein are suitable for them . If your pet has a bright and lively character, he won’t sit still for a minute and tries to get to know everyone, then he will reflect the essence of Star’s (from the English translation - star). For thoughtful and calm natures, who will approach a person only after getting to know him in detail, the names Aristotle and Solomon .

Original names for cats

Choosing beautiful names for cats is not as easy as it seems at first glance. Owners must take into account the characteristics, coloring, eye color, and personal traits. Rare are called:

Apollo, Sherlock, Albus, Jason, Elizar, Daniel, Marseille, Richelieu, Ronaldo, Caesar, Christopher, Angus, Abo-Anse, Huron, Herbert, Indian.

They name and remember popular people who influenced the owners. Among these are:

Arnold, Bismarck, Voltaire, Benjamin, Magellan, Newton, Bismarck, Roosevelt, Kurt, Mao, King, Einstein, Picasso, Sigmund, Nietzsche, Gandhi, Churchill.

A famous feline, known from fairy tales, films, cartoons, and books, can bestow a beautiful nickname. Beautiful variations:

Basilio, Boniface, Simba, Leopold, Garfield, Felix, Jonesy, Sylvester.

The interests of the owner can also determine the choice. For example, if he is interested in ancient Greek culture and mythology, then he can be called Prometheus, Hercules, Spartacus, Hercules . Priority astronomy and physics? Mars, Pluto, Saturn, Jupiter . Crazy about sports competitions? Chelsea, Champion, Messi, Finish . Do you like car racing? Merc, Mercedes, Dodge, Turbo , Ford . The characters from their films are also taken as a basis: Terminator, Handel, Frodo, Dexter .

English names for cats

English names for their favorite cats are chosen by owners who want to emphasize their aristocratic origins. It is clear that a long European word would not be particularly suitable for an ordinary yard kitten. It is optimal to choose English variations for British pets, Maine Coons, Obessinian, Siamese, Cornish Rex, Scottish Straight, Burmilla, Devon Rex. These breeds were bred by UK breeders. The most popular are:

Alex; Arthur; Arnold; Andrian;
Buster; Blade; Büyli; Badi; Boo; Brook; Buno; Boots; Brian;
Valentai; Virgil; Vincent; Whisker;
Gus; Henry; Gary; Gary; Garfield; Gordon;
Jason; James; Duncan; Dextrin; Dusty;
Eden;
Zigi;
Cassady; Clifford; Cameron; Christian; Clyde; Quentin;
Leo; Lucky; Lewis; Lambert; Loki;
Max; Michael; McKee; Milo;
Norman; Nigel; Neil; Nikiya;
Oliver; Oscar; Olive; Osborne;
Parsi; Patrick; Percival; Peter;
Rocky; Roger; Roderick; Richard; Rudolf; Roland;
Sylvester; Simon; Steff; Stephen;
Teddy; Terence; Tobby; Timothy;
Walter; William;
Franc; Frederick;
Chastli; Howard; Hugo; Sean; Charlie; Ashley; Ergest; Eugene.

Of course, when choosing a nickname, you need to look up the meaning in special dictionaries. Each has its own characteristics that can reveal better character.

List of short names for cats

It is easier for an animal to remember what to respond to if it is a short word form. Optimally - up to two syllables. Short nicknames are not necessarily ugly and standard. Now there are a lot of interesting variations, among which anyone will find the perfect one. So, short options:

Abo; Adam; Adon; Openwork; Ice; Ali;
Bali; Bucks; Ballu; Bard; Barque; Black; Bruno;
Dil; Best;
Weiss; Wang; West; Zipper; Willie; Volt; Var;
Le Havre; Huck; Gepni; Gerd; Glen; Gray;
Dali; Lady; Denis; Gift; Joe; Deri; Duke;
Erosh; Yeshka; Eddie;
Jacques;
Zeus; Zenith;
Helot;
Kandy; Carlos; Carat; Carlo; Coke; Credo; Chris;
Logs; Gloss; Lotto; Lucas; Lourdes; Luke;
Moor; Mage; Manu; Max; Mike;
Knight; Neo; Quite a lot; Nael; North;
Oryx; Oscar; Os; Otto;
Pablo; Paco; Pickley; Pen;
Raj Ramos; Ray;
Sacco; Serge;
Tagir; Ted; Teddy;
Ufo;
Feint; Farry;
Josse; Wake; Tserry;
Side; Chick; Cherry; Nabo; Cher;
Ego; Angry; El; Yuji; Iago.

There are several thousand variations. You can view, if desired, directories of ancient Slavic and foreign names. There will definitely be an option there that you won’t find anywhere else.

Original names for cats in alphabetical order

Original nicknames for cats are “talking”. Kittens are named after movie and cartoon characters, in honor of favorite literary characters, actors and singers. Often an unusual name for a cat speaks about the hobbies, profession, favorite country or city of the animal’s owner. “Space nicknames” occupy a special place in the list of original nicknames.

Asterix, Arnold, Aragorn, Amsterdam, Altair;
Baggio, Bayard, Boniface, Bismarck, Batik;
Zipper, Vitas, Volgar, Watson, Versailles;
Horace, Homer, Woof;
Joker, Diver, Jackie Chan, Jeep;
Zenit, Zidane, Zorro;
Icarus, Iniesta;
Yoda;
Cairo, Kuzya, Krosh, Columbus, Corvette;
Losyash, Lucifer, Liverpool;
Mowgli, Manchester, Mathis, Messi;
Nathanya, Nero, Neo;
Obelix;
Pikachu, Pascal, Pele;
Rango, Ronaldo;
Snoopy, Sylvester, Skype;
Tom, Travolta, Tetris;
Umka, Ukupnik, Uranus;
Cheshire, Chafe;
Sherkhan; Chopin, Shpuntik;
Eminem;
Juventus;
Jaguar.

Funny cat nicknames in alphabetical order

Cat owners show limitless imagination and give their pets incredible names that reflect the character and habits of the animal or simply because they want to. If you, like Mrs. Novodvorskaya, call the neutered kitten Saucepan, you have a sense of humor!

Antimouse, Aspirin;
Loaf, Hippopotamus, Bagel, Barrel, Butuz, Bucks;
Yummy, Grumpy, Whiskey;
Hashik, Gluck;
Woodpecker, Dollar, Dohlik;
Evrik, Yorshik;
Julien, Miser, Rogue;
Kefir, Joint, Skittle, Saucepan, Shortbread;
Burdock, Lapotok;
Muzzle, Mumble, Trash;
Sock, Ninja;
Olivier, Okhlamon;
Heel, Pate, Dumpling, Vacuum Cleaner;
Bungler, Rubik;
Svintus, Soupchik, Syndicate;
Slipper, Fatty;
Hamster, Crunchy;
Chupacabra, Scarecrow Meowchelo;
Lace, Screw;
Eskimo.

How can you name a boy kitten with an English name?

English names for cats are always in trend. They are ideal for Britons, Burmillas, Himalayans, Scottish Folds and Scottish Straights, Cornish Rexes and Devon Rexes - breeds bred in the UK. English nicknames sound beautiful, so you shouldn’t give them up if your four-legged friend doesn’t have noble royal roots.

Alex, Arthur, Arnold, Andrian;
Buster, Bailey, Blade, Boo, Buddy, Bruno, Boots, Brooke, Brian;
Valentine, Vincent, Virgil, Whiskers;
Gus, Henry, Garfield, Gary, Gordon;
Jason, James, Duncan, Dusty, Dexter;
Ziggy;
Eden;
Clifford, Cassidy, Cameron, Clyde, Christian, Quentin;
Leo, Lucky, Lambert, Lewis, Loki, Lawrence, Linus;
Max, Michael, Mickey, Marvin, Milo;
Norman, Nigel, Nikki, Neil;
Oliver, Oscar, Owen, Ollie, Osborne;
Pumpkin, Percy, Patrick, Pearl, Peter, Prosper, Percival;
Rocky, Roger, Randolph, Roderick, Richard, Rudolf, Roland;
Sam, Sylvester, Simon, Stewart, Stephen;
Teddy, Terence, Ted, Toby, Timothy;
Wilfred, Walter, William;
Frank, Ferdinand, Frederick;
Howard, Hugo; Hubert;
Charlie (Charlie);
Sean;
Alvin, Ashley, Anthony, Emil, Ernest;
Eustace, Eugene.

Looking for something else? You may find an option to name your kitten in the list of Russian, Japanese, Egyptian or rare nicknames.

How to choose a name for a boy kitten

Choosing nicknames for cats is not as easy as it seems at first glance, because you need to take into account a number of factors. First of all, it must contain at least one hissing sound. These include “k”, “s” and “sh” . This is explained by the fact that the sounds are similar to cat “speech”, so the little kitten will associate its nickname with the sounds that the mother cat makes, so it will be easy for him to get used to it. It is not advisable to choose long names for cats - optimally up to two or three syllables. Nicknames for cats can contain a larger number of syllables, but it is better if they are abbreviated. This will make it easier for both the cat and the family to get used to it when the pet has already settled in and becomes “one of our own.” The selection is based on the following criteria:

External characteristics of the animal, its breed;
Character traits (calm or lively, sleepy or active);
Food preferences;
Personal interests of the owner;
Certain manners;
Distinctive marks, for example, a spot in an atypical place or drooping ears.

It would be best to show the cat's individuality with a light nickname. Then even people who have never seen it will be able to understand what kind of animal it is. The distinctive features are different: leopard color, energetic disposition, and the like.

How to accustom a kitten to its name

It often happens that even after finding nicknames for cats, owners note in bewilderment that the kitten does not respond to any of them. Naming the cat is the first and fairly simple step. But in order to get used to it, it may take up to several months.

It wouldn’t hurt to re-read the works of the famous Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov to understand how conditioned and unconditioned reflexes function. When choosing names for boys' cats, you should understand that they will have to be trained on the principle of forming an unconditioned reflex, the features of which are known to many from school times.

So, the conditioned reflex (which needs to be formed, that is, “the kitten responds to its name”) is formed on the basis of the unconditioned (joy about the tasty food received). The chain looks like this: name - smell of food - name - feeding - praise.

Following this principle, training looks like this:

Say a nickname (unusual names can also be chosen - it doesn’t matter);
Feeding;
Sound reinforcement.

Then you need to show affection and love for the animal. Some are crazy about scratching behind the ear or on the tummy, others are demanding to be picked up. But there are willful animals who prefer to receive a portion of encouragement whenever they wish.

"Star" nicknames for cats

What names do famous people choose for cats? Who do they buy food for, and who snuggles on their laps?

To help you, here is an interesting selection of cat names, sorted alphabetically. The owner's name is indicated in parentheses.

Abner (Mark Twain)
Arseny (Elena Proklova)
Babu (Salvador Dali)
Barry (John Travolta)
Bastik (Svyatoslav Belza)
Benjamin (Ilya Reznik)
Bimbo (Paul Klee)
Vasya (Arina Sharapova, Natalya Senchukova)
General Grant (Mark Twain)
Gucci (Alexey Chumakov)
Jackson (Brian Aldiss)
Dorofey (Dmitry Medvedev)
Zhorzhik (Anastasia Volochkova)
Ignat (Maria Butyrskaya)
Zorro (Kirsten Dunst)
Jacob (Max Averin)
Karun (Jean Cocteau)
Casper (Irina Dubtsova)
Katze (Gustav Klimt)
Klaus (Alena Sviridova)
Cleveland (Mark Twain)
Lama (Leonid Brezhnev)
Luka (Mikhail Gluzsky)
Lord Nelson (Samuel Coleridge)
Marsik (Sergei Prokhanov)
Miko (Freddie Mercury)
Minouche (Henri Matisse)
Mitsu (Marilyn Monroe)
Mitya (Nina Shatskaya)
Misha (Lev Durov)
Mignonne (Colette)
Maurice (Mikhail Zhvanetsky)
Murysik (Anastasia Volochkova)
Nelson (Winston Churchill)
Nikolai Petrovich (Vladimir Tishko)
Pass (Lyudmila Stern)
Beijing (Yana Klochkova)
Donut (Viktor Rybin and Natalya Senchukova)
Pukhlik (Evgeni Plushenko)
Roma (Alexey Glyzin)
Ramses (Sergei Bezrukov)
Samson (Freddie Mercury)
Sauce (Sergey Yursky)
Semyon (Valery Meladze)
Topaz (Tennessee Williams)
Frank (Drew Barrymore)
Humphrey (Margaret Thatcher)
Charlik (Lada Dance)
Chess (Alexander Alekhine)
Shanti (Ksenia Borodina)
Schumacher (Victoria Bonya)
Shuppet (Karl Lagerfeld)
Elvis (John Lennon)
Yasha (Maxim Averin)

We hope that our detailed catalog of nicknames will help you name your cat in a way that makes both the owners and their four-legged friend feel comfortable.

Names of famous cats

An interesting and beautiful nickname can be given to a pet by a corresponding character from a cartoon, fairy tale or other work. Appearance can also play a role here if the kitten looks like one of the famous felines.

Beautiful names of famous cats:

Garfield;
Basilio;
Boniface;
Leopold;
Simba;
Felix;
Gribo;
Jonesy;
Sylvester;
Shere Khan.

In addition to literary heroes, there is a tendency to name cats the same as the names of celebrity pets. Apparently, their imagination is usually well developed, and rare beautiful nicknames are given more easily than to “mere mortals.”

Nicknames of celebrity cats:

Barry (John Travolta);
Vinny (Whoopi Goldberg);
Sox (Bill Clinton);
Alistair (Dita Von Teese);
Lewis (Nicolas Cage);
Gucci (Alexey Chumakov);
Philosopher (Armen Dzhigarkhanyan);
Georges (Anastasia Volochkova);
Schumacher (Victoria Bonya);
Kasper (Irina Dubtsova).

You can always choose something interesting and memorable for your furry pet.

And it doesn't have to be an already existing name. The lists may prompt the owner to come up with an even brighter and more beautiful option.