Help Name My Latest Rescue: Vote for Cute Kitty Names on My Website!

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around naming a recently rescued cat, with participants sharing their opinions on various name suggestions. The scope includes personal preferences, humorous suggestions, and some playful debates about the appropriateness of certain names.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests the name "Precious," arguing it is fitting for the cat.
  • Another participant proposes "Stubs," claiming it is cute and suitable given the cat's appearance.
  • A suggestion for the name "Neutron" is made, playing on the cat's neutered status.
  • Some participants express dislike for names like "Hayden" and "Punkin," with one stating "Precious" is too extravagant for a scrappy cat.
  • Another participant suggests "Scherzo," linking it to Beethoven and describing it as fitting for a short-tailed cat.
  • Humorous names like "Slaughterking 3.2" and "Dirt" are introduced, eliciting mixed reactions.
  • One participant mentions the name "Butterscotch," which has gained some traction among others.
  • There are multiple mentions of the name "Lenny," though one participant questions its appropriateness.
  • Several participants express frustration with the variety of names being suggested, indicating a preference for more sensible options.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best name for the cat, with multiple competing views and humorous suggestions remaining throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some names are met with strong reactions, and there are references to personal experiences with naming pets, indicating that preferences may be influenced by individual histories and associations.

Who May Find This Useful

Cat owners or enthusiasts looking for creative and humorous name ideas for pets, as well as those interested in community discussions about pet naming conventions.

Name the Kitty

  • Hayden

    Votes: 3 14.3%

  • Stubs

    Votes: 15 71.4%

  • Precious

    Votes: 3 14.3%
  • Total voters
    21
  • Poll closed .
  • #31
How about...

Bobby ? :shy:
 
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  • #32
Well Scruffy comes to mind because I typically don't like long-haired cats. Or you could call him Virgin because 'he got no tail'. You could name him Newt because he is neutered. Castro comes to mind because of the name of his little operation. You could name him Peter because that's the only part of him left that is masculine. Ok, I'm being a little crazy but I hope some of you got a laugh out of it anyway. We used to have a cat named Clyde. He was a CRAZY cat but something tells me that 'Clyde' just doesn't fit your cat. If I were you I would pick something out of greek mythology or some other legendary B.S. unless you actually take one of my suggestions seriously. Only you can truly decide.
 
  • #33
Evo said:
He is so cute! He looks like a Morton to me.

Where's the pic? Is it the avatar?

I like Sayonara or Amber for any girl cat and Malachite for a boy cat. Hey how about Schrödinger? j/k
 
  • #34
Schrödinger! I like that even though technically Schrödinger was not actually the cat.
 
  • #35
Moonbear said:
I don't think Stubs is mean, I think it's cute. I used to know a three-legged dog named Trike (short for tricycle).
I have a three legged cat, well, actually, it has four legs, but one is deformed, and we named him tripod. We call him tripe for short. :rolleyes: Well, the cat definitely has an attitude.

Imparticle said:
Where's the pic? Is it the avatar?
The picture is here www.respiratory.faithweb.com.

I like the name Malachite. It's a very pretty stone.
 
  • #36
holly said:
I know the dutch are an innocent people, but really...imagine opening my door in God-fearing Midland and calling out for Dik...BLUSH..."Excuse me, do you know where I can find Dik?" Oh, no, please...always looking for Dik...
Gosh.. I didn't even think of that :redface: :biggrin:
 
  • #38
Hey guyz/galz, someone on another thread has SEVEN baby skunks to name! Since the names you are suggesting are so stinky (JOKING), maybe you could donate them to his baby skunks...oh, a baby skunk is an adorable creature! I'm going to go see if he has a pic of them... :smile:
 
  • #39
Yes, Ivan has made an Executive Decision at our house. He's left this problem of the baby skunks up to ME! :surprise: :biggrin: So... guess WHAT??! :biggrin: Ivan gets to live with seven baby skunks around the corner from his office door. :smile: :smile:
 
  • #40
Tsunami, Ah kiss yer little feet for saving the baby skunks...YOU SAVED THE BABIES!

ALL HAIL TSUNAMI, RADIOLOGICAL TECH EXTRAORDINAIRE!
 
  • #41
It's my sister's birthday coming weekend, she wants to have a kitty.. maybe you can send over a cute little baby skunk? I'm sure she'll adopt it ;)
 
  • #42
holly said:
'm going to go see if he has a pic of them... :smile:

Actually, I was going to try to get one. It is really hillarious. They travel in a tight little pack. All that I saw was tails.

I will post it in the name the skunks thread if I get one.

Edit: also, I voted for stubs. Precious? Please. All the other boy cats will make fun of him.
 
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  • #43
holly said:
Tsunami, Ah kiss yer little feet for saving the baby skunks...YOU SAVED THE BABIES!

ALL HAIL TSUNAMI, RADIOLOGICAL TECH EXTRAORDINAIRE!
Aw, shucks... :redface:
 
  • #44
Just two days until the polls close and Stubs is still in the lead!
 
  • #45
The wretched cat is on my poo-poo list. He is menacing my poor little cat Ludwig...Ludwig is under sedation because the soon-to-be-called Stubs is staring at him, jumping at his back end as he scuttles away, and hanging around the food bowl, smoking. Well, not actually smoking, but he LOOKS like a thug...Anyone live within driving distance who wants a genuine Manx kitty?
 
  • #46
See, told you he has too much attitude to be called Precious. Just one look at that picture, and I could tell that! And of course with a cat named Ludwig around, who do you think he's going to pick on? LOL!
 
  • #47
Poll is over.

Official name is STUBS, nickname is already STUBBIE. Thanks to all for helping name him. Please pray for Ludwig, as he is very nervous still.
 
  • #48
Any addition to the clan creates an entirely new social dynamic. Poor Ludwig; change is difficult. Cheers to Stubbie. :biggrin:
 
  • #49
Yay! Stubbie! Don't worry about Ludwig, they'll sort it all out amongst themselves. Animals are much better than people at settling their differences and living together peacefully.
 
  • #50
I was just talking to my vet last week about the possibility of getting another kitty, since Jelly has been kinda lonely (her mama cat passed away in January). She was telling me that when I introduce the new cat, I should make sure I establish Jelly as the dominant cat. She said I should feed Jelly first, give her attention first,etc. and that would help smooth the transition. I don't know if that would work with Ludwig and Stubs, but I thought I would pass along the advice she gave me.
 
  • #51
Stubs cares nothing for the interesting psychological ponderings of veterinarians and their fantasy-based advice. Stubs only cares about biting great mouthsful of belly fur off the cowering Ludwig, who asks that you pass this advice on to your vet "GET REAL, YOU WRETCHED SHOT-GIVING, BALL-STEALING VET! GIVE ME A VALIUM, AND KINDLY EUTHANIZE THE EVIL STUBS!"
 
  • #52
That's too bad that Stubs is being mean. He looks like such a nice cat. :frown:

I think you said that both cats were nuetered? Poor Ludwig.

I guess Stubs has had a hard life and it will be difficult for him to understand that he needn't feel threatened by another cat.
 
  • #53
holly said:
Stubs cares nothing for the interesting psychological ponderings of veterinarians and their fantasy-based advice. Stubs only cares about biting great mouthsful of belly fur off the cowering Ludwig, who asks that you pass this advice on to your vet "GET REAL, YOU WRETCHED SHOT-GIVING, BALL-STEALING VET! GIVE ME A VALIUM, AND KINDLY EUTHANIZE THE EVIL STUBS!"

That was hysterically funny. :smile:
I am sure that's exactly what Ludwig would say if he could talk!
 
  • #54
Go stubs! what an insanely cute name!
 

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