So, you’ve just brought home a tiny fluff ball with eyes big enough to melt the hardest of hearts. Now comes the hard part: picking the perfect name. Naming a kitten isn’t just about calling them something cute; it’s about capturing their personality in a word or two. This can be tricky as defining a cat’s personality may be the second hardest thing to quantum mechanics.
From ancient times when Egyptians worshipped cats as gods (your kitten totally agrees with that) to modern days where they rule Instagram, cats have always had a special place in our hearts and homes. So, whether your kitty is a fearless explorer, a mischievous troublemaker, or a professional napper, we've got the purr-fect name ideas to match.
Cute Female Kitten Names
Ladies first, always. Before getting to the names, here are some quick facts about female cats that will help you know your kitty better. (1)
Female cats live longer than males for an average of 2 more years
Cats can also have a dominant hand. Female cats are more likely to be right-pawed.
Unspayed female cats are called queens.
They can become pregnant even at 4 months of age and at any time of the year.
They can have kittens from multiple fathers at the same time.
Interesting right? It’ll now be more fun to name your kitty. You could choose a more relatable name. Here are some cute female kitten names for you -
Queenie – Spayed or unspayed, you’ll know who’s going to be the boss of the house
Righty – Not just talking about the paw here.
Kit-kat – Candy fan?
Ginger snap – Is yours a redhead?
Snugglebutt – Your cuddle companion
Coco Chanel – For her taste of finer things.
Luna Lovegood – For a whimsical and quirky one.
Tigress – Borrowing from the largest member of the cat family
Noodle – You’ll see them rolling around the house like one.
Mittens – For their adorable paws.
Cute Male Kitten Names
It would only be fair if we gave you some interesting facts about male cats as well right? We live in a world of equality! So, here’s an interesting read for you – (2)
Male cats have a wanderlust and are more independent.
They have a more active sex drive
They use urine spraying to mark their territory and also to let the ‘ladies’ in the area know that they are available.
They don’t get involved in raising their babies. (Siamese cats are an exception to this though)
The wild ones tend to live alone to avoid having to compete for food or females.
There are many more things that you can know about male cats, but these are good enough to get started on the names, right? Let’s go!Rover – While NASA rovers are exploring other planetary bodies, you can let yours explore ours.
Solo – That’s how they like it.
Simba – Because your cat may think that he rules the world.
Atlas – For the explorer in them
Hunter – A hunter for ladies.
Nomad – Let them roam like one.
Scout – Always scouting for new places and females
Leo – If we’re talking about scouting new ladies
Captain Whiskers – The exploring sailor
Sir Meowsalot – Does yours?
McWander – They love it!
Cute Cat Names for Black Kittens
Firstly, let us address the common myths and associations for black cats. They are not bad luck and they are not witchcraft experts. They are beautiful, intelligent and elegant. We know we don’t need to convince you anymore as you’ve already got one home. And following the tradition of this article, here are some interesting facts about black kittens – (3)
In Japan, people believe single women who own a black cat attract more suitors. Some parts of Britain believe that a black cat makes for the perfect wedding gift as they bring good luck and happiness to the bride.
British sailors believed a black cat would bring the ship good luck and ensure a safe return home.
A research states that cats with a black coat can resist some diseases.
The UV rays of the sun can break down the black pigment in the cat's fur, changing it to a rusty color. How cool!
Most of the black cats out there have yellow or golden eyes.
October 27th is observed as National Black Cat Day.
Looks like the black kitties enjoy a special status in the cat kingdom. Here are some interesting, humorous and cute names for your black kitty –
Salem – Remember the black cat from Sabrina?
Lucky – You read that a lot of people associate them with good luck, right?
Batman – With those ears help upright, why not?
Coco – Will make you happy just like how chocolate does.
Carbon – A crucial element in your life.
Bagheera – The Jungle Book fans, anyone?
Puma – Adidas or Nike won’t sound great on your cat.
Sirius Black – Potterhead?
Ninja – With their moves, they are not less than one.
You can find many more names on the internet, but we decided to give you some unique ones as against a list of 500 generic names. Hope you could choose one out of all these amazing ones!
More About Spot Pet Insurance
While you got to know some interesting facts about male, female and black cats, there are some more facts about their health that you need to know.
Male cats are more likely to develop urinary tract blockages in their urethra.
Common medical problems in cats include Feline Leukemia Virus, worms, dental diseases like gingivitis, periodontitis, and tooth resorption, Feline Lower Urinary Tract Diseases, etc. (4)
Your cat may be prone to some of these during its lifetime. While it can be painful for your cat to go through these illnesses, the treatment can put a big dent in your savings at times. Some illnesses are chronic and require regular treatment. Some can even be fatal. With pet health insurance, you can save up to 90% of the treatment costs and much more.
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!
Learn more about cat insurance or get a free quote.
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