Mary Allen
Even cats can learn to listen to their names. In order for this to succeed reliably, the name should sound pleasant from the cat’s point of view. Here you can find out what you need to watch out for.
Having a new cat move in is always exciting. In addition to the initial equipment, you also have to think about a name for the new roommate. Here you can find out what you should pay attention to.
Criteria For a Good Cat Name
If you want the cat to really respond to its name, it is important to address it by name from the start. Different nicknames or pet names do not make the cat respond to its actual name.
So that the cat later listens to its name, it should meet a few criteria:
- The cat name consists of two or three syllables at best. So it’s easy to call him. If the name is only monosyllabic, calling is more difficult.
- The cat’s name should sound pleasant and soft. This works best if the name ends in a vowel (a, e, i, o, u).
- The cat’s name should not sound similar to another pet’s or roommate’s name. This would only make it more difficult for the cat to understand when it is meant.
The ideal cat name is two or three syllables, ends in a vowel, and doesn’t resemble another housemate’s name.
Cat Name Ideas
There are no limits to the imagination when choosing a cat name. It is important that the name of the cat owner is associated with something positive. Gender, breed of cat, appearance, or character often provide great ideas for cat names.
The most beautiful cat names from A to Z can be found here.
You can find ideas for unusual cat names here.
Getting the Cat Used to the Name
To ensure that your cat listens to its name and ideally comes when you call for it, you should get your cat used to its name right from the start. Here’s how to do it:
- Step 1:
Pronounce the cat’s name as friendly and enticingly as possible several times when you are dealing with your cat. - Step 2:
Call the cat by its name from a short distance. Reward her when she responds and comes over to you. - Step 3:
Call the cat from a further distance, for example from another room. If she responds to your call and comes running, you should definitely reinforce this positively. This happens with a little treat, a little game, or a short cuddle session. The cat should remember that something pleasant will happen when it is called and comes.
Please note: cats have a mind of their own. Very few cats can be retrieved and always respond reliably to their name. So praise the cat all the more when it comes running at your call.