You’ve made the large determination to get a cat – or you will have determined to develop your cat household. You’ve chosen the breed or selected a moggy – and now comes the toughest determination of all of them – what’s going to you name your new feline?
Disney cat names are a fantastic supply of inspiration – however there are such a lot of! Disney princesses, Disney princes, precise cat characters, cute sidekicks in Disney films – how on earth do you select?
The excellent news is that I’ve performed a number of the onerous be just right for you and have lowered the variety of potential Disney cat names down primarily based on some sound standards about what could make for cat title.
Plus I’ll take you thru some issues to consider that will help you resolve which of these names is the right one on your new kitty cat.
Disney Cat Names – Will my cat even discover?
Certain we get enthusiastic about cat names – however does our kitty even know its personal title not to mention care? Analysis reveals that domesticated cats do know and recognise their names.
The analysis was appropriately carried out by the College of Tokyo (residence to many cat cafes which had been really used on this research) and was revealed within the well-reputed journal Nature.
It had been well-known that domesticated cats had been extra vocal than wild cats and {that a} domesticated cat’s behaviour is influenced by their homeowners’ temper and facial expressions.
However contemplating that people started domesticating cats about 9,500 years in the past it’s about time a extra in-depth research was performed about whether or not our cats even knew their very own names.
The research labored with 78 completely different cats throughout single and multi cat properties in addition to in cat cafes. The research discovered that almost all cats are capable of distinguish their names from related sounding phrases and from different cat names.
The proof of this was that the cats perked up once they heard their names and responded by transferring their heads, meowing and wiggling their ears.
This outcome was witnessed when each their homeowners and strangers used their names. And the outcomes had been related in multi-cat households the place cats didn’t react to the names of different cats of their properties however did when their title was used.
Naming a cat provides it a person identification and helps to construct a relationship between cat and proprietor. And you may assist your cat to study its personal title by avoiding utilizing too many nicknames, notably when they’re youthful.
Elements to Contemplating when Naming your Cat
1. What does your cat appear to be?
An enormous fluffy cat requires a reputation that claims massive and fluffy like say Olaf. And the colour of your cat or its markings can assist you make a selection. In case your cat appears to be like like slightly lion then perhaps a reputation from The Lion King would be the excellent match?
Take a look at your kitty’s form as nicely – is he glossy or strong? Pointy ears or flat again ears? Fluffy or glossy? Take into consideration the idea of Onomatopoeia. That is when a phrase appears to be like like what it describes.
2. What’s Your Cat’s Character?
An incredible cat title will replicate your cat’s persona. This may be tough with a brand new cat as after all you haven’t gotten to know them but and your cat could also be very younger so its persona remains to be growing. Take a couple of days to watch your new kitty and see what it’s like.
A quiet docile cat will appear a little bit of a disconnect whether it is christened Tigger.
3. What’s Your Cat’s Breed?
In case your cat is a Persian or a Siamese it might nicely go well with a prince or princess title relatively than say Pumba from The Lion King. A sphynx cat probably gained’t slot in with the title of one of many lions in The Lion King.
4. Preserve it Quick
You’ll use your cat’s title an terrible lot – so the less the syllables the higher. Additionally, this shall be simpler on your cat to soak up and keep in mind. Plus it’s seemingly that you’ll be introducing your cat to buddies, household, vets and others so a shorter title is simpler for everybody to grasp and keep in mind.
5. Don’t let the title overwhelm your cat
If you happen to name your kitty Pocahontas the chances are that everybody shall be desirous about a darkish haired princess relatively than your fabulous feline. Doesn’t your cat deserve higher than being second greatest?
I’ve eliminated the obvious and well-known of the Disney names from my prime names record because of this.
6. Does the title have longevity?
It might appear hilarious to provide your cat a prolonged title whenever you first get it however you could nicely tire of calling this title out and sharing it with others.
Utilizing Eugene Fitzherbert aka Flynn Rider from Tangled may look like a fantastic concept whenever you’re all enthused a few new kitten however filling it in for the 50th time on pet passport or vet paperwork might get tiresome.
7. Is it good?
Once more it might appear very amusing to call your cat Lucifer in its early days however does it actually really feel proper to be having some loving time together with your kitty and saying the title Lucifer sweetly? I really feel the identical manner about utilizing the names of Disney villains. Do you actually need to name your candy kitty Cruella de Vil or Maleficent?
8. And in case you’re in a multi-cat family how will it work with the opposite cat names?
The important thing factor right here is to keep away from selecting a cat title that sounds an excessive amount of just like the title of one other cat in your family as this will result in confusion eg Sven and Ben.
What if I select the fallacious cat title?
I do know I let that your cat does study its title however in case you select to vary your cat’s title after a couple of weeks it shouldn’t be an excessive amount of of a problem.
There is no such thing as a proof come what may as to what occurs when a brand new proprietor adjustments the title of an older cat eg in case you had been to get a rescue kitty who was already a number of years outdated. I’d counsel making an attempt your title of selection and giving it a couple of months to stay after which making a call from there.
Some Inspiration from the Naming of Well-known Cats
The Grumpy Cat solely grew to become The Grumpy Cat after a picture of her frown went bananas on social media. Her actual title was Tartar Sauce.
Garfield was primarily based on cats that creator Jim Davis grew up round. The precise title and persona got here from Jim Davis’ grandfather, James A Garfield Davis. Davis described his grandfather as “a big, cantankerous man”.
Choupette Lagerfeld was given to Karl Lagerfeld by French mannequin Baptiste Giabiconi when the kitten was 10 weeks outdated. Choupette is a typical nickname in French for cute women.
My 16 Finest Disney Cat Names:
1. Ariel – The Little Mermaid
Quick, candy, well-known however not simply related to The Litter Mermaid, excellent for fairly lady pussy cats.
2. Belle – Magnificence and the Beast
Once more, quick and candy, well-known with out solely being related to Magnificence and the Beast and a beautiful title to say to somebody you’re keen on.
3. Tigger – Winnie the Pooh
The proper title for ginger cats with power or any cat with power. Okay, Tigger may be very closely related to Winnie the Pooh however it’s such a cute title and I really feel like the proper kitties can actually personal this title as their very own.
4. Simba – The Lion King
Quick, candy, an inspirational character, sure many will affiliate it with The Lion King however many gained’t, excellent for a long-haired sweety.
5. Nala – The Lion King
You may be choosing up that I’m a giant fan of The Lion King and its names. Once more quick and candy and never synonymous with The Lion King.
6. Duchess – The Artistocats
Snappy and excellent for a Persian and/or Siamese particularly. A princess with angle. Simply shortened to Duchy with out confusion.
7. Thomas O’Malley – The Aristocats
I’ve damaged my very own rule with this prolonged title – I simply suppose Thomas O’Malley sort of runs off the tongue – is that simply me as I’ve an O’ surname as nicely? Can after all be shortened to Tom with minimal kitty confusion.
8. Oliver – Oliver and Firm
Easy, traditional, cute, shorten it much more to Olly
9. Thumper – Bambi
I believe a number of the greatest Disney cat names are within the sidekicks class. Sure Thumper is a rabbit however it’s such a cute title!
10. Sebastian – The Little Mermaid
Such a cute title – simply shortened to Seb.
11. Meeko – Pocahontas
A barely dodgy racoon however such a cute title and by chance it has fairly low affiliation with the dodgy racoon. Barely Japanese sounding – I see this becoming a small glossy kitty.
12. Dory – Discovering Nemo
Quick, sharp and candy.
13. Pascal – Tangled
Don’t all of us want a pet chameleon. Such a beautiful title – relatively French sounding so fantastic for a trendy kitty.
14. Sven – Frozen
Quick and sharp and excellent for a male kitty. I really feel like his Nordic reindeer model makes this match for Russian breeds like Russian Blues and Siberians.
15. Olaf – Frozen
Okay Olaf is closely related to Frozen however not 100%. Nice quick title, good snowman associations and greatest suited to males.
16. Pumba – The Lion King
It might appear to be I’ve damaged a rule in that warthogs aren’t usually seen as essentially the most interesting animal however I believe they’re very cute. And Pumba is cute in The Lion King. This can be a title that’s suited to shouting and to lengthening when you’re on the lookout for your kitty – Poooooooooooomba.
And here’s a full record of Disney Princesses, Princes, Cats and Sidekicks on your personal evaluate – because of The Rover Blog!
Disney Princesses
- Snow White
- Cinderella
- Aurora, a.ok.a. Briar Rose (Sleeping Magnificence)
- Ariel (The Little Mermaid)
- Belle (Magnificence and the Beast)
- Jasmine (Aladdin)
- Pocahontas
- Mulan
- Tiana (The Princess and the Frog)
- Rapunzel (Tangled)
- Merida (Courageous)
- Anna (Frozen)
- Elsa (Frozen)
- Moana
Disney Princes
- Aladdin
- Prince Adam, a.ok.a. The Beast (Magnificence and the Beast)
- Prince Charming (Cinderella)
- Prince Eric (The Little Mermaid)
- Eugene Fitzherbert a.ok.a. Flynn Rider (Tangled)
- Hans (Frozen)
- Li Shang (Mulan character)
- Prince Naveen (The Princess and the Frog)
- Prince Phillip (Sleeping Magnificence)
- John Smith (Pocahontas)
- Prince Ferdinand/Florian (Snow White)
Cat Names From Disney Cats
- The Cheshire Cat (Alice in Wonderland)
- Si & Am (Girl and the Tramp)
- Tigger (The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh)
- Lucifer (Cinderella)
- Simba (The Lion King)
- Mufasa (The Lion King)
- Nala (The Lion King)
- Sarabi (The Lion King)
- Scar (The Lion King)
- Shere Khan (The Jungle Guide)
- Bagheera (The Jungle Guide)
- Figaro (Pinocchio)
- Rajah (Aladdin)
- Duchess (The Aristocats)
- Toulouse (The Aristocats)
- Berlioz (The Aristocats)
- Marie (The Aristocats)
- Thomas O’Malley (The Aristocats)
- Rufus (The Rescuers)
- Dinah (Alice in Wonderland)
- Oliver (Oliver & Firm)
- Gideon (Pinocchio)
- Sabor (Tarzan)
- Sergeant Tibbs (101 Dalmations)
- Felicia (The Nice Mouse Detective)
- D.C. (That Darn Cat!)
- Thackery Binx (Hocus Pocus)
Cat Names Impressed by Disney Sidekicks
- Thumper (Bambi)
- Jiminy Cricket (Pinocchio)
- Gus the Mouse (Cinderella)
- Jaq the Mouse (Cinderella)
- Archimedes (The Sword and the Stone)
- Sebastian (The Little Mermaid)
- Flounder (The Little Mermaid)
- Abu (Aladdin)
- Zazu (The Lion King)
- Meeko (Pocahontas)
- Flit (Pocahontas)
- Pegasus (Hercules)
- Mushu (Mulan)
- Bullseye (Toy Story 2)
- Dory (Discovering Nemo)
- Dug (Up)
- Pascal (Tangled)
- Maximus (Tangled)
- Sven (Frozen)
- Heihei (Moana)
- Olaf (Frozen)
- Lumier (Magnificence and the Beast)
- Main Dr. David Q. Dawson (The Nice Mouse Detective)
- Terk (Tarzan)
- Timothy Q. Mouse (Dumbo)
- Pacha (The Emperor’s New Groove)
- Piglet (Winnie the Pooh)
- Venellope Von Schweetz (Wreck-It Ralph)
- Tito (Oliver & Firm)
- Einstein (Oliver & Firm)
- Rita (Oliver & Firm)
- Francis (Oliver & Firm)
- Little John (Robin Hood)
- Baloo (The Jungle Guide)
- Louis (The Princess and The Frog)
- Baymax (Huge Hero 6)
- Maximus (Tangled)
- Cogsworth (Magnificence and the Beast)
- Timon (The Lion King)
- Pumba (The Lion King)
Amanda created and owns The Discerning Cat. A lifelong cat lover she is the proud mum or dad of two Siberian cats, Alexei and Vladimir. She is keen about understanding cats and completely different cat breeds.
