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Top 5 cat names

There are many categories to consider when naming a cat.
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Photo by Melanie Ballines
Those narrow eyes can be hard to resist, but choosing the right name is much more difficult.

Bella. Donald. Waffles. Cat. Jerry. All ratchet and lame names for one’s cat. In this day and age, there are far better choices for a pet, so here are the top 5 best cat names!

#5 Characters on the Big Screen

Some people opt to name their cats for movie/ TV characters, and this is a good option. An example of a movie name is “Oliver” from the movie “Oliver and Company.” Another great example would be Tom from “Tom and Jerry.” In fact, cats can be very timid like Tom, who is scared of ghosts, and most importantly of JERRY. Anyone could name their cat Jerry, as this name fits just about anyone. So, when naming a cat, consider a favorite movie or show – that is what makes them unique.

Just two friends hanging out and looking out the window at any birds that pass. (Photo by Melanie Ballines)

#4 Real-World People

People from one’s actual life make great inspiration for pet names, too. For example, another reporter was given a kitten by her friend, Luna. She named that kitten Luna. Also, Vicente  is a famous Mexican Mariachi artist who died, and because he was great and now part of history, naming a furry cat baby after him could be a great idea. 

#3 Based on Looks

A third option would be to name one’s cat for their appearance. Appearance is  important, and one’s gorgeous orange cat can be called Ginger. Or, if the cat has white paws, that can remind the owner of boots or socks, why not name him that? Wow! How cute. Or what about Whiskers? That beautiful baby could have multi-colored whiskers, or their whiskers could be the most appealing about them. Patch! There is another great appearance-based name for a cat with a unique patch on their body. So appearance can be another possibility in brainstorming names.

#2 Food Names

Thinking about the top 2 options for cat names, the best bet would be food names. Reason being that a cat can remind their owner of a favorite food, such as Mango, which could remind the owner of a sweet tropical.  Or maybe even Bean, if one’s favorite Cuban dish is black beans. It is “deliciously” true that a cat can make one feel that comfort.

Peanut the cat relaxing in her bed overlooking her kingdom. (Photo by Yace Morejon)

#1 Emotional Connections

First, Peanut is, hands down, the best name for a cat. A name like Peanut has an emotional pull: reason being because this reporter’s first ever cat is named Peanut. This name was created because Peanut was very tiny and abused by all the other adult cats and kittens when she was born. At the time of her adoption, she was basically bones. She also had a mark on top of her head in the shape of a heart and the color of a peanut that made her unique.

Hearts are emotional: to this reporter (whose first ever ring was a heart and it eventually broke), but also for everyone else who has had their heartstrings tugged.  To them, the suggestion is clear: Peanut is the top best name for a cat, and choosing this name will remind the owner to “nut” give up hope.

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Yace Morejon
Yace Morejon, Reporter
Yace Morejon is a very independent senior who is more than up for a challenge: she is also a junior graduating a year early at the WCCHS. This is her first semester of journalism, and Yace hopes to have the best experiences and build up many skills for the future. Yace will graduate in May and begin her first year of college in August to pursue her dream of majoring in sales marketing. While pursuing her four-year (bachelor’s) degree, she would like to minor in Spanish to  become even more marketable.
Melanie Ballines
Melanie Ballines, Reporter
Melanie Ballines strives to go to college and become a vet tech once she completes her last semester as a senior. COVID put up a new challenge for her during the freshman year of high school, but her cat, Dante, was there right with her on the journey. Since first grade, Melanie has been rocking it out with the violin, taking classes in and out of school in programs like CODA. Some would consider her “Goddess of Organization”, but only if you catch her in a good mood!
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