Say my name, say my name, if no one is around you, say “baby I love you” If you ain't runnin' games.... 🎵 Okay, before we get too caught up with this classic song, let's discuss cat names. Names like Tiger, Flash, Kitty, Fluffy, and Ginger are very cool names for a cat, don't get us wrong, however, we thought it would be also very cool to make a list with some more "unusual and original" names for a cat. If you're about to introduce a new cat to your family, and you're brainstorming name ideas, this is the most purrfect list curated just for you. Check it out! 👇 |
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Powerful and beautiful. The serenity and wisdom of Ancient Greece stay alive through these wonderful names.
Greek names for female cats:
Athena
Meaning/Origin: Athena was the personification of wisdom, mathematics, handicrafts, warfare, and braveness—amongst others—in Greek Mythology.
Athena was one of the daughters of Zeus.
Pronunciation: ah-THEE-nə
Nicknames: Tina, Theena
Pandora
Meaning/Origin: Gifted
Pandora was a mythological Greek figure that represented the first woman on planet earth.
She was very curious and that lead to opening a forbidden box that unleashed all the evils of the world. Pandora's box.
The only thing that remained in the box was hope.
Pronunciation: pan-DOH-rah
Nicknames: Dora, Pan, Pandy
Nyx
Meaning/Origin: Nyx was the personification of the night in Ancient Greece.
According to Greek mythology. Nyx gave birth to Hypnos (Sleep) and Erebus (Darkness) amongst others.
She was very powerful to the point that was feared by Zeus, King of the Mount Olympus.
Pronunciation: NIKS
Nicknames: Nicki, Ni Ni, Night
Andromeda
Meaning/Origin: Name of Ancient Greek origins that means "Ruler of men"
Andromeda was the daughter of the king of Ethiopia Cepheus and his gorgeous wife Cassiopeia. Andromeda was extremely beautiful too, just like the constellation that carries her name.
Pronunciation: an-DRAH-meh-də
Nicknames: Andi, Dreamy, Romy, Meda
Aura
Meaning/Origin: In Greek Mythology, Aura represents the Titan of pure air and morning breeze.
She was transformed into a fountain by Zeus.
Pronunciation: OHR-ə
Nicknames: Auri, Auree
Danae
Meaning/Origin: Ancient Greek princess, mother of Perseus.
Danae was the mother of Perseus—the hero who killed Medusa.
Pronunciation: dah-NAY
Nicknames: Danny, Nae
Sophia
Meaning/Origin: Sophia is a girl's name that means wisdom in Greek. The name Sophia became popular in the Greek Orthodox church due to Saint Sophia.
Saint Sophia, had three daughters—with gorgeous names—Faith, Hope & Love.
Pronunciation: soh-FEE-ə
Nicknames: Soph, Sophie, Phia & Fifi
Cleopatra
Meaning/Origin: Glory of the father
Yup, Cleopatra is a Greek name. Even though it was made famous by the mediatic and powerful Egyptian Queen Cleopatra VII.
Pronunciation: klee-ə-PA-trə
Nicknames: Cleo, Kleo, Queen & Clea
Selene
Meaning/Origin: Selene was considered the personification of the Moon.
The name is connected to the word "sélas" which means light in Ancient Greek.
Pronunciation: seh-LEEN
Nicknames: Seli, Lena, Lennie
Artemis
Meaning/Origin: Ancient personification of the hunt, wilderness, childbirth, and protector of young girls.
Artemis, one of the most important figures in Ancient Greece, had a twin brother named Apollo.
Pronunciation: AHR-tə-mis
Nicknames: Art, Temis, Arty, Miss
Lyra
Meaning/Origin: It's a beautiful name that means Lyre—a musical instrument known for its use in Ancient Greece.
Lyra is also a small constellation that contains the star named Vega, which is its brightest star.
Pronunciation: LIY-rə
Nicknames: Ly Ly
Dorothea
Meaning/Origin: Ancient Greek name that means: Gift of God.
Pronunciation: DOH-rə-thee
Nicknames: Dorothy, Dora, Dori, Thea, Doll
Greek names for male cats:
Atlas
Meaning/Origin: Atlas means "to carry". He was a mythical Titan who bore the weight of the entire world on his shoulders.
Atlas represents patience and strength.
Pronunciation: AT-lis
Nicknames: Artie
Perseus
Meaning/Origin: In Ancient Greek Mythology, Perseus was the son of Zeus and the brave hero who defeated Medusa to save Andromeda.
Pronunciation: PUR-see-əs
Nicknames: Percy
Andreas
Meaning/Origin: Andreas means: He who has a strong and manly character.
Pronunciation: ahn-DREH-ahs
Nicknames: Andre, Andy
Leonidas
Meaning/Origin: Son of a lion in Greek. This name was made famous by Spartan King Leonidas.
Leonidas reached legendary status after the battle of Thermopylae. One of the most famous battles in ancient history.
Pronunciation: lee-oh-NIY-dəs
Nicknames: Leo, Lion, Nidas, King
Ares
Meaning/Origin: Mythological Greek personification of War.
Pronunciation: EH-rees
Nicknames: -
Hypnos
Meaning/Origin: In Greek mythology, Hypnos is the personification of sleep.
Hypnos was the son of Nyx—"The Night"—and Erebus—"The Darkness".
Pronunciation: HYP-nos
Nicknames: Sleepy, Hypno, Lazy Boy
Achilles
Meaning/Origin: Achilles was a hero of the Trojan War in Ancient Greek Mythology.
Achilles was considered the greatest of all the Greek warriors.
Pronunciation: ah-KI-leez
Nicknames: Les
Heracles
Meaning/Origin: A hero and son of Zeus and Alcmene in Greek Mythology.
Heracles was the greatest of all the heroes. Symbol of masculinity, courage, and strength.
Pronunciation: HEHR-ə-kleez
Nicknames: Cles
Egyptian names for female cats:
Nefertiti
Meaning/Origin: The arrival of the beautiful one.
She was an Egyptian queen. Alongside her husband, she reigned what was considered the wealthiest period in Ancient Egypt.
Nefertiti had a lot of amazing titles including Sweet of Love, Lady of All Women, and The Most Beautiful.
Pronunciation: nehf-ər-TEE-tee
Nicknames: Titi, Princess
Bastet
Meaning: Bastet was originally a fierce lioness warrior and the personification of the sun.
She is represented as a cat-headed woman.
Pronunciation: BAHS-teht
Nicknames: Baba, Basti
Ma'at
Meaning: Refers to the ancient Egyptian concepts of truth, balance, order, harmony, law, morality, and justice.
She is represented as a cat-headed woman.
Pronunciation: mah-aht
Nicknames: Mamy, Ma
Kiya
Meaning: She was one of the wives of the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten.
Kiya is very mysterious since there's not so much documented about her. She had several titles including: "The Favorite" and "The Greatly Beloved".
Pronunciation: kI-yAH
Nicknames: Kiki
Egyptian names for male cats:
Ramses
Meaning/Origin: The name Ramses comes from Ancient Egypt and it means "Son of Ra". "Ra" was considered the personification of the sun.
Ramses II was one of the most celebrated Egyptian pharaohs.
Pronunciation: RAM-seez
Nicknames: Ra, Ramsy
Osiris
Meaning/Origin: Osiris was the personification of fertility, agriculture, the afterlife, the dead, resurrection, life, and vegetation in Ancient Egypt.
Pronunciation: o-SIE-ris
Nicknames: Ozzy
Amun
Meaning/Origin: Ancient Egyptian name that it's said to mean "the hidden one" or "invisible".
Pronunciation: AH-mən
Nicknames: Mun
Japanese names for female cats:
Kairi
Meaning: Kairi (カイリ) is a beautiful name of Japanese origin that means "the sea".
Pronunciation: KAA-iy-Riy
Nicknames: Iri, Kai
Hanabi
Meaning: Hanabi (ハナビ) means "fireworks" in Japanese.
Pronunciation: HAH-NAH-BEE
Nicknames: Hana, Nabi, Nana, Bibi
Aiko
Meaning: Aiko (あいこ) means "beloved child" in Japanese.
Pronunciation: ah-ee-ko
Nicknames: -
Hanae
Meaning: Hanae (花絵) means "flower painting, flower child" in Japanese.
Pronunciation: HA-NA-EH
Nicknames: Hana, Nae, Nana
Megumi
Meaning: Megumi (めぐみ) means "blessing, grace" in Japanese.
Pronunciation: MEH-GOO-MEE
Nicknames: Mimi, Meg, Meggie, Gummy, Gummy Bear
Akane
Meaning: Akane (あかね) is a popular Japanese name that means "deep red".
Pronunciation: A-KA-NEH
Nicknames: Néné
Izumi
Meaning: Izumi (泉) means "spring, fountain" in Japanese.
Pronunciation: EE-ZOO-MEE
Nicknames: Mimi, Izu
Japanese names for male cats:
Akira
Meaning/Origin: (昭) The meaning of Akira is "bright, clear, ideal".
Pronunciation: A-KYEE-RA
Nicknames: Akee
Daisuke
Meaning/Origin: (大輔) Japanese boy name that means "great helper".
Pronunciation: DA-EE-SOO-KEH
Nicknames: Dada, Susu
Yusuke
Meaning/Origin: (ユウスケ) Japanese boy name that means "assistant".
Pronunciation: DA-EE-SOO-KEH
Nicknames: Yu, Yusu
Issey
Meaning/Origin: (イッセイ) Japanese boy name that means "first-born".
Pronunciation: IHS-EYiy
Nicknames: -
Shuriken
Meaning/Origin: (手裏剣) Japanese word that means "hidden hand blade".
A Shuriken was a weapon often used by the Shinobi (Ninjas) in feudal Japan.
Pronunciation: SHUR-EE-ken
Nicknames: Ken
African names for female cats:
Nya
Meaning/Origin: Name of African origin that means "tenacity".
Pronunciation: NY-ə
Nicknames: Nini
Sanaa
Meaning/Origin: The name Sanaa is a Swahili name of African origin that means "work of art; shining light".
Pronunciation: SA-NAA
Nicknames: Nana
Behati
Meaning/Origin: Behati is a gorgeous African name that means "blessed; she who brings happiness".
Pronunciation: bee-AH-tee
Nicknames: Bibi
Zendaya
Meaning/Origin: Beautiful African name that means "to be thankful".
Pronunciation: zehn-DAY-ə
Nicknames: Zen, Daya, Zizi
Mirembe
Meaning/Origin: Mirembe means "woman of peace".
Pronunciation: mi-REHM-beh
Nicknames: Mimi, Bebe, Mire
Nyarai
Meaning/Origin: Name of African origin that means "humble woman".
Pronunciation: NAY-ray
Nicknames: Nya
Sade
Meaning/Origin: Name of African origin that means "Honor bestows a crown".
Pronunciation: shah-DAY
Nicknames: -
Subira
Meaning/Origin: Sweet but at the same time strong name that means "patience" in Swahili.
Pronunciation: soo-BEE-rah
Nicknames: Subi, Bibi
African names for male cats:
Amadi
Meaning/Origin: African name that means "free man".
Pronunciation: ah-MAH-dee
Nicknames: -
Maasai
Meaning/Origin: Name of African origin. Maasai means "owner of land and farms".
The Maasai are an ethnic group inhabiting northern, central, and southern Kenya and the northside of Tanzania.
Pronunciation: MAH-sai
Nicknames: -
Ekene
Meaning/Origin: Ekene means "acclaimed". It comes from the Igbo people—an ethnic group from Nigeria.
Pronunciation: eh-KEH-neh
Nicknames: Eky
Serengeti
Meaning/Origin: The Serengeti is a beautiful ecosystem located in the African continent, spanning northern Tanzania and some of southwestern Kenya.
The name is said to come from the word from "seringit" in the Maasai language, Maa, which means "endless plains".
Pronunciation: SERR-ən-GHET-ee
Nicknames: Sere, Geti
Chinese names for female cats:
Mei
Meaning/Origin: Mei (美) is a very sweet name that means "beautiful".
Pronunciation: MAY
Nicknames: -
Yun
Meaning/Origin: Yun (云) means "cloud" or "born in the clouds" in Chinese.
Pronunciation: YOON
Nicknames: -
Liu
Meaning/Origin: Liu (柳) means "willow tree" in Chinese.
Pronunciation: LEE-yoo
Nicknames: Lili
Yin
Meaning/Origin: Yin (荫) means "shade" in Chinese.
Pronunciation: YEEN
Nicknames: Yiyi
Zhen
Meaning/Origin: Zhen (珍) means "previous, and rare" in Chinese.
Pronunciation: ZHEN
Nicknames: -
Chinese names for male cats:
Li
Meaning/Origin: Li (力) means "strong, powerful" in Chinese.
Pronunciation: LEE
Nicknames: -
Jin
Meaning/Origin: Jin (金) means "gold" in Chinese.
Pronunciation: CHEEN
Nicknames: -
Jun
Meaning/Origin: Jun (君) means "king" in Chinese.
Pronunciation: CHUYN
Nicknames: -
Lian
Meaning/Origin: Lian (濂) means "waterfall" in Chinese.
Pronunciation: LYEHN
Nicknames: -
Arabic names for female cats:
Imaan
Meaning/Origin: Imaan (إيمان) is a gorgeous name that means "faithful" in Arabic.
Pronunciation: ee-MAN
Nicknames: -
Latifah
Meaning/Origin: Latifah (لطيفة) means "kind and gentle" in Arabic.
Pronunciation: la-TEE-fah
Nicknames: Lati, Tifa, Titi
Amina
Meaning/Origin: Amina (أمينة) means "trustworthy and honest" in Arabic.
Pronunciation: ah-MEE-nah
Nicknames: Amy, Mina, Mimi, Nana
Habiba
Meaning/Origin: Habiba (حبيبة) means "beloved" in Arabic.
Pronunciation: ha-BEE-bah
Nicknames: Biba, Bibi
Layla
Meaning/Origin: Layla (ليلى) means "night" in Arabic.
Pronunciation: LAY-lə
Nicknames: Lala
Arabic names for male cats:
Hakeem
Meaning/Origin: Hakeem (حكيم) means "wise" in Arabic.
Pronunciation: ah-KEEM
Nicknames: -
Ali
Meaning/Origin: Ali (عليّ) means "sublime" in Arabic.
Pronunciation: AH-lee
Nicknames: -
Khalil
Meaning/Origin: Khalil (خليل) means "close friend" in Arabic.
Pronunciation: kah-LEEL
Nicknames: -
Jamil
Meaning/Origin: Jamil (جميل) means "handsome" in Arabic.
Pronunciation: ja-MEEL
Nicknames: -
Rakim
Meaning/Origin: Rakim (رقيم) means "kind" in Arabic.
Pronunciation: rə-KEEM
Nicknames: -
Roman names for female cats:
Aurelia
Meaning/Origin: Aurelia means "the golden one" in Latin.
Aurelia is the feminine version of the name Aurelius.
Pronunciation: ow-REH-lee-a
Nicknames: Lia, Aure
Vita
Meaning/Origin: Vita is a beautiful name with a powerful meaning. It means "life" in Latin.
Pronunciation: VEE-ta
Nicknames: Vivi
Valentina
Meaning/Origin: Valentina means "strength" in Latin.
Pronunciation: va-lehn-TEE-na
Nicknames: Vale, Tina, Nana
Augusta
Meaning/Origin: Valentina means "great, magnificent" in Latin.
Pronunciation: ə-GUS-tə
Nicknames: Gussie
Roman names for male cats:
Marcus
Meaning/Origin: Marcus means "warlike" in Latin.
Marcus was the first name of one of the most important figures of Ancient Rome. One of the Good Emperors and a Stoic Philosopher. Marcus Aurelius is one of the most remarkable leaders in human history.
Pronunciation: MAHR-kəs
Nicknames: -
Maximus
Meaning/Origin: Maximus means "greatest" in Latin.
Pronunciation: MAK-see-moos
Nicknames: Max, Maxi
Justus
Meaning/Origin: Justus means "just" in Latin.
Pronunciation: JUS-təs
Nicknames: -
Native American names for female cats:
Naira
Meaning/Origin: Naira means "girl with big eyes" in Aymara language.
Pronunciation: NIE-rə
Nicknames: Nana
Dyani
Meaning/Origin: Dyani means "deer" in Native American. Some people claim that it comes from Cherokee.
Pronunciation: dee-AHN-ee
Nicknames: Didi
Native American names for male cats:
Denali
Meaning/Origin: Denali means "great one" in Apache language.
Pronunciation: də-NAHL-ee
Nicknames: -
Disney names for female cats:
Kiara
Meaning/Origin: Kiara means "the first ray of sun".
This beautiful name belongs to Simba's daughter.
Pronunciation: kee-AHR-a
Nicknames: Kiki
Lilo
Meaning/Origin: Lilo is a name of German origin and it means "generous one".
Lilo is the name of the super cool little Hawaiian girl character in the Disney movie Lilo & Stitch.
Pronunciation: LEE-lo
Nicknames: Lili
Mulan
Meaning/Origin: Mulan (木蘭) is a name of Chinese origin that means "magnolia".
Mulan comes from a Chinese mythological ballad, in which Mulan disguises herself as a man to take the place of her father in war. Mulan is a very brave and honorable character.
Pronunciation: MOO-laan
Nicknames: -
Sarabi
Meaning/Origin: Magical name of African origin that means "mirage" in Swahili.
Sarabi is the mother of Simba in the legendary Disney movie The Lion King.
Pronunciation: Sah-rah-bee
Nicknames: -
Disney names for male cats:
King Louie
Meaning/Origin: King Louie was the leader of the other jungle primates, and who attempted to gain knowledge of fire from Mowgli, in order to become more human.
Pronunciation: KING LOO-ee
Nicknames: Louie, King, Monkey
Hercules
Meaning/Origin: Mythological greek character that represents strength and honor.
Pronunciation: HUR-kyə-leez
Nicknames: -
Bagheera
Meaning/Origin: Bagheera is a black panther (black Indian leopard) who is a fictional character in The Jungle Book. The word Bagh (बाघ) means tiger in Hindi.
Pronunciation: buh-GHEER-uh
Nicknames: -
Color names for female cats:
Jade
Meaning/Origin: Jade is a bright green precious stone. It is derived from Spanish.
Pronunciation: JAYD
Nicknames: -
Sienna
Meaning/Origin: Sienna is a yellow-brown earth pigment. The name is in honor of the Italian city of Siena.
Since the Renaissance, it has been one of the most used brown color tones by artists.
Pronunciation: see-EHN-ə
Nicknames: Sisi
Aqua
Meaning/Origin: A calm and beautiful color that has a seafoam blue tone.
Pronunciation: AH-kwa
Nicknames: -
Ebony
Meaning/Origin: Ebony is a dark and strong type of wood from Africa. Sounds beautiful.
Pronunciation: EHB-ən-ee
Nicknames: -
Color names for male cats:
Black
Meaning/Origin: Simple, elegant and powerful name.
Pronunciation: BLAK
Nicknames: Blacky
Silver
Meaning/Origin: Beautiful sounding color name.
Pronunciation: SIL-vər
Nicknames: -
Hunter
Meaning/Origin: Strong name that fits perfectly for a cat. Hunter is a tone of dark green.
Pronunciation: HUN-tər
Nicknames: -
Ivory
Meaning/Origin: Gorgeous and powerful name that represents an "off-white" colorway.
Pronunciation: HUN-tər
Nicknames: -
Historical names for female cats:
Queen Elizabeth
Who: Elizabeth I was Queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death on 24 March 1603. Sometimes called the Virgin Queen, Gloriana, or Good Queen Bess.
"I may not be a lion, but I am lions cub and I have a lion's heart."
— Queen Elizabeth I
Pronunciation: KWEEN i-LIZ-ə-bəth
Nicknames: Liza, Lizzy, Beth, Queen
Marie Curie
Who: She was a Polish and naturalized-French physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person and the only woman to win the Nobel Prize twice, and the only person to win the Nobel Prize in two different scientific fields.
"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less."
— Marie Curie
Pronunciation: mə-REE KYUR-ee
Nicknames: Mama, Mami, Curie, Marie, Genius
Ada Lovelace
Who: Ada was an English mathematician and the world’s first computer programmer. She was the first to recognize that the machine had applications beyond pure calculation and published the first algorithm intended to be carried out by such a machine.
"I never am really satisfied that I understand anything; because understand it well as I may, my comprehension can only be an infinitesimal fraction of all I want to understand about the many connections and relations which occur to me, how the matter in question was first thought of or arrived at, etc., etc."
— Ada Lovelace
Then she also said: "I am in a charming state of confusion." 😹
Pronunciation: AY-də luhv LAYS
Nicknames: Ada, Lacy, Genius
Mae
Who: Dr. Mae Jemison became the first Black woman astronaut to travel into space in 1992. Jemison joined NASA's astronaut corps in 1987 and was selected to serve for the STS-47 mission, during which she orbited the Earth for nearly eight days on September 12–20, 1992.
"Never limit yourself because of others' limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination."
— Mae Jemison
Pronunciation: MAY
Nicknames: -
Historical names for male cats:
Einstein
Who: Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity. His work is also known for its influence on the philosophy of science.
He is best known to the general public for his mass-energy equivalence formula E = mc^2, which has been dubbed "the world's most famous equation".
He received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics "for his services to theoretical physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect", a pivotal step in the development of quantum theory.
“Logic will get you from A to Z; imagination will get you everywhere.”
― Albert Einstein
Pronunciation: AL-bərt
Nicknames: Albert
Picasso
Who: Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, and ceramicist who spent most of his adult life in France.
Regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, he is known for co-founding the Cubist movement, the invention of constructed sculpture, the co-invention of collage, and for the wide variety of styles that he helped develop and explore.
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”
― Pablo Picasso
Pronunciation: PA-blo
Nicknames: Pablo, Pablito
Newton
Who: Isaac Newton was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, theologian, author, and philosopher who is widely recognized as one of the most influential scientists of all time and as a key figure in the scientific revolution.
“Nature is pleased with simplicity. And nature is no dummy.”
― Isaac Newton
Pronunciation: NYOO-tən
Nicknames: -
Da Vinci
Who: Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian polymath of the Renaissance whose areas of interest included invention, drawing, painting, sculpture, architecture, science, music, mathematics, engineering, literature, anatomy, geology, astronomy, botany, paleontology, and cartography.
He has been variously called the father of paleontology, ichnology, and architecture, and is widely considered one of the greatest painters of all time
“Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence.”
― Leonardo da Vinci
Pronunciation: dah-VIN-chee
Nicknames: Leo
Place names for female cats:
Africa
Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most-populous continent, after Asia.
The continent is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Isthmus of Suez and the Red Sea to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The continent includes Madagascar and various archipelagos.
Pronunciation: AF-ri-kə
Nicknames: Afri
London
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom.
"London" is an ancient name, already attested in the first century AD, usually in the Latinised form Londinium; for example, handwritten Roman tablets recovered in the city originating from AD 65/70-80 include the word Londinio ("in London").
Pronunciation: LUN-dən
Nicknames: -
Asia
Asia is Earth's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the Eastern and Northern Hemispheres.
It shares the continental landmass of Eurasia with the continent of Europe and the continental landmass of Afro-Eurasia with both Europe and Africa.
Pronunciation: AY-zhə
Nicknames: -
Aspen
Aspen is the home rule municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Pitkin County, Colorado, United States.
Pronunciation: AS-pən
Nicknames: -
Florence
Florence is a city in central Italy and the capital city of the Tuscany region.
Florence was a center for medieval European trade and finance and one of the wealthiest cities of that era.
It is considered by many academics the birthplace of the Renaissance, and has been called "the Athens of the Middle Ages".
Pronunciation: FLAWR-əns
Nicknames: Flora
Place names for male cats:
Kyoto
Kyoto is the capital city of Kyoto Prefecture in Japan. Located in the Kansai region on the island of Honshu, Kyoto forms a part of the Keihanshin metropolitan area along with Osaka and Kobe.
Pronunciation: kee-O-to
Nicknames: -
Memphis
Memphis is a city located along the Mississippi River in southwestern Shelby County, Tennessee, United States.
Pronunciation: MEHM-fis
Nicknames: -
Conclusion
There are many brilliant names for cats that you can use. It's always super cool to try to find a name that you really feel and love.
It's important to understand that calling your cat many nicknames can also cause a little bit of confusion. If you'd like for example, to call your cat let's say, Layla, you can use "officially" the name Layla on Instagram as a handle but if you call your cat with the nickname La La, always call her La La when rewarding her for tricks, or when calling her, etc.
That will make your cat be familiar with that particular nickname.
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