Military Pet Club

Shop Your Commissary

Cats

Cat

Cat Names: Tips on What to Name Your Cat

So you’re adopting a kitten or cat – lucky you! Now that you’ve made this important decision, you might have another to make… one that will certainly demonstrate whether you are truly worthy of the privilege of cat ownership.

The decision: choosing a name for your cat.

Right now, some of you might be thinking, “No big deal. It’s just a name.” If this is what’s going through your head, take it from us – you are not worthy. No cat wants to spend her entire life with a name you spent only three seconds to choose. So let’s move past “Kitty” and find a name that truly fits the exceptional feline who is your newest family member.

Bringing a new kitten or cat home is an important transition for everyone. Check out this article and find out how to make the experience positive.

READY TO GET CREATIVE?

Here are some suggestions to help you and your cat come up with the perfect name:

A BACKUP PLAN

In the event that these handy tips don’t get you to a name your cat can live with, see the links below for more ideas. Then curl up with your cat and start shopping. Sooner or later, you’re sure to find something appropriately remarkable… which is, of course, no less than your cat deserves. And by the way, if the perfect name for your cat is “Kitty,” congratulations! More power to both of you.

References