Looks like either you’ve got your cat on the 31st of October, or your cat just gave birth to a new kitty on that day. Whatever it is, we’ve got some really good names for your cat inspired by your favorite holiday. By the way, did you know that many experts believe that we've been celebrating the spooky holiday for thousands of years?
There is a chance that Halloween finds its roots in Samhain, an ancient Celtic pagan festival. Now that you look like a Halloween fan, here are some facts that may amaze you – (2)
It’s all black and orange because the ancient Celts believed black symbolized the “death” of summer and orange symbolized the fall harvest.
The largest Halloween parade attracts 2 million spectators and roughly 70,000 costumed participants. It happens in none other than New York City.
You must be familiar with pumpkins, ofcourse! But did you know that they are fruits? They start as flowers and have seeds, which classifies them as a fruit.
There are more of these but let’s not keep you waiting more. Here are our top cat names inspired by Halloween –
Let’s start with some of the classic ones –
Cobweb
October
Noir
Samhain (It’s Sah-win by the way, not ‘Sam-hane’)
Elm
Pumpkin (if you want it to be that obvious)
Luna
How about some inspired by possibly your favorite characters?
Casper
Goblin
Slayer
Mummy (cats were worshipped back then in Egypt anyway)
Phantom
Ogre
Wednesday
Salem - From Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Vader – Star Wars fan?
Halloween Names for Black Cats
Black Noir - The Boys fans, anyone?
Binx - remember the black cat from Hocus Pocus
Licorice – For a spooky touch
Zorro - The masked black hero
Apophis - An Egyptian mythological serpent of chaos
Umbra – Scientific term for shadow
Onyx – the dark gemstone (or one of our favorite Pokémon)
Halloween Boy Cat Names
A lot of the above names will suit a boy cat as well. But since you have this specific ask, here are some more for you –
Dracula
Freddy
Raven
Sirius (won’t it be funny when you get irritated and shout ‘Seriously?’ and your cat gives you a look?)
Grimm (or you can go for ‘Reaper’)
Loki
Boris (not Johnson but Karloff, the actor behind Frankenstein.)
Hannibal – Don’t tell us that you’ve not seen ‘Silence of the Lambs’ yet!
Spell
Morpheus – Where’s the proof that we are all not in a Matrix, anyway?
Halloween Girl Cat Names
If you found the boy names great, feel free to pick one of them for your girl cat. Some are actually unisex. But if you’re not very convinced, here are some Halloween girl cat names for you –
Hexa
Bellatrix
Ebony
Sabrina
Storm (or you can go for Stormfront if you’re a ‘The Boys’ fan)
Pandora
Midnight
Hecate (Greek goddess of witchcraft)
Isis (We know it’s a terrorist organization but it’s also the Egyptian goddess of magic)
Vesper
Zelda
Tabitha
We can give you 100 more but then all that will do is get you all confused. We do believe that we’ve listed some really good options here. So, pick yours and when you post a picture of your cat on Instagram, do tag us!
More About Spot Pet Insurance
While you take the journey of naming your cat, here’s something else we would like you to take care of – your feline buddy’s health. Now that you’re a cat parent, it is important to know some facts relating to medical predispositions in cats. (1)
The most common health problems in spayed/neutered cats include hyperthyroidism, flea-bite hypersensitivity, obesity, periodontal disease, cardiac dysrhythmia, constipation and lameness.
Common health problems in intact cats include heart murmur, urinary tract infections (UTI), anemia, anorexia, complications and infections of the reproductive system, and overgrooming.
With pet health insurance, you can save up to 90% of the associated treatment costs that can at times put a big dent in your savings.
With a Spot accident and illness plan, you can take your cat for treatment at any licensed vet in Canada or the U.S. Spot plans don’t have networks, so whether you’re home or traveling within the U.S, veterinary services your cat receives for the diagnosis, treatment, or management of eligible services can be covered. Spot’s accident and illness plans can help cover a variety of conditions, ranging from broken bones and bite wounds to behavioral conditions, and cancer. While base plans do not offer coverage for preventive care services, Spot’s Wellness Riders can be added to any base plan for an additional fee and can help cover the eligible costs of wellness exams, vaccinations, dental cleanings, and more!
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Audrey Halfen: Beta fish whisperer - whopping 9 months and counting! Once had a dog named Max, who I assertively claim is the cutest dog ever. Ready to throw down in a cute-off, if necessary.
Celebrate spooky season with these spirited Halloween facts. (2024, July 11). TODAY.com. https://www.today.com/life/holidays/halloween-facts-rcna35785
