Naming the kitten is one of the first responsibilities of a kitten owner. Some kitten owners may feel somewhat stressed over this decision while other kitten owners are able to relax and enjoy naming the kitten.

The cat owner will need to live with their decision for a long time, a cat owner will want to be comfortable with the name chosen. Cat owners should not be too stressed about selecting the right name. There are several resources to help kitten owners choose a name. Kitten names and meanings are available on many websites.

The characteristics of the kitten often provide inspiration for a name. Many kitten names refer to the color of the cat’s fur. Examples of names for black cats include Shadow, Charcoal, and Ebony. Many white cats may be named Snow or names related to snow such as Snowball.

The color of the cat may be used in a more abstract way to create a name for the kitten. Purity can be a kitten name that is associated with the color white. Dark or black cats may be named Hades or Goth.

The name chosen for a kitten may be a name from the place where the cat breed originated. Oriental or Siamese kittens may be given Chinese or Japanese names. Persian names may be used for Persian kittens. Many lists of kitten names and meanings also have the name origins.

The kitten’s personality may be used to choose a name. A brave or boisterous kitten may be named for this characteristic. Timid may be a name given to a shy kitten.

Some common kitten names are the names of cats in comics, cartoons, and literature. Felix, the name of a legendary black cartoon cat, is a common cat name for black cats. When Disney’s Lion King was popular, Simba was a common kitten name.

If the kitten owner has a favorite historical figure or author, the kitten owner may want to consider naming the cat after them. Amadeus, Beethoven, and Dante are some common pet names that are borrowed from historical figures. Since the kitten owner already has positive feelings about the names of favorite historical figures, the kitten owner is likely to continue to like this name choice.

The kitten owner should not feel rushed to immediately decide on a name. It may be wise to take a few days and observe the kitten’s personality as well as consider a few alternatives during this time.