Cats learn their name not in a way which means that they understand the name conceptually and its meaning but because it is a certain distinct sound which carries a reward. It is a sort of Pavlovian response in my view. please continue reading
Maine Coon cats have solid characters. I don’t think they should have fancy names. They should be solid, traditional type names. I think a Maine Coon name should ideally have a connection to the state after which the cat breed … please continue reading
The cheetah “derives its name from the Hindi word chita, meaning spotted or sprinkled”. Here is the online Google translation which interestingly shows the pronunciation “cheeta” of the Hindi word. The wonderful authors on the wild cats, Mel and Fiona … please continue reading
The name cougar appears to come from a word used by a German geographer, Georg Marcgrave. In 1648 Marcgrave used the word “cuguacuarana” when referring to the puma, which is the word most often used by scientists. The full Latin … please continue reading
Judging by research carried out by pet insurers Animal Friends (a UK company it seems) cat owners tend to choose conventional and unadventurous names for their cats. Here is the top 20 list: A lot of the names double up … please continue reading
A lady at the Wisconsin Humane Society is a talented cat namer. I think they’re great names but it’s all a matter of taste. However, imagination must play a role and a good name does catch the eye. Therefore, naming … please continue reading
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home tell us that cats with the names: Charlie, Princess and Tigger a more likely to be at their rescue re-homing facility than cats with other names. These are some of the more common cat names … please continue reading
Jeremy Clarkson tweeted that he had named his Scottish terrier dog Didier Drogba. Big deal. Hardly newsworthy but it was on the radio this morning on LBC. Some people thought that Jeremy Clarkson was being racist. The Scottish terrier is … please continue reading
It is interesting that I have a habit of gradually modifying the names of my cats. The name develops and evolves. It just happens instinctively and emotionally. I don’t sit down and think about it. The new name just comes … please continue reading
We know that humankind is constantly in the middle of change. Humans continue to evolve and develop. Sometimes it appears that we are regressing, getting worse. I think the truth is that our evolution is very slow. There will be … please continue reading
