How to name a Sphynx cat?
Sphynx cats are amazing creatures that, by their appearance, remind us of the possibility of the existence of extraterrestrial civilizations. But for some, they evoke associations with the desert, something Egyptian and very ancient. This is, of course, related to the name of the breed, as the most famous Sphinx is located in Egypt.
How do I choose a name?
These animals are definitely not suitable for the usual "yard" names, and, for example, Fluff will sound even mocking. To choose the right nickname, you need to pay attention to several of the following factors.
- If you purchased a pedigree animal in a specialized nursery, and the cat or cat has an impressive pedigree, then you need to name the kitten in the letter that is indicated in his documents. This is a completely natural requirement, so you can only be glad that the breeder at least did not give your cat a name that is difficult to pronounce.
- Sphinxes are exotic animals, so when choosing a name, try to find something original, but easy to pronounce.
- It is believed that cats of all breeds are best at remembering names that contain hissing sounds.
- Pay attention to the nature and preferences of your pet - this can provide a hint when choosing a suitable nickname. You can also come up with a name based on some of the external data of the animal, but in no case should it emphasize the defects in the appearance of your pet.
List of names for Sphynx kitten
The Sphinx Boy can be called differently, there are tons of options to choose from. But the most common are the names referring to the Egyptian name of this breed: Bast (male version of the name Bastet), Thoth, Osiris, Ra, Aker, Nun, Sebek, Khepri, Anhur, Atum, Ash, Imhotep, Anubis, Apophis, Amon, Set, Nil, Yakhnus, Aton, Horus, Pharaoh, Ramses.
However, it is better to refuse the complex names of Egyptian rulers like Amenhotep, Tutankhamun and others. Or come up with an abbreviated version for convenience.
Despite the prevailing stereotype, the word "sphinx" is not Egyptian, but Greek. Sphinx was the name of a monster that devoured people if they could not guess its riddle, and this monster is found in the myth of Oedipus. Based on these data, it is quite possible to call your home sphinx a Greek name: Argo, Jason, Achilles, Oedipus, Apollo, Dionysus, Helios, Hades, Theseus, Perseus, Boreas, Aeolus, Icarus, Daedalus, Zeus, Poseidon, Cronus, Cronos, Olympus, Hermes, Prometheus, Aesop, Aristotle, Plato, Ares, Adonis, Hector, Paris, Patroclus, Odysseus, Ajax, Morpheus, Asclepius, Orpheus, Eros.
The Greek names of gods and heroes corresponded to the Roman ones: Achilles, Phoebus, Bacchus, Bacchus, Pluto, Jupiter, Neptune, Chronos, Mercury, Mars, Aesculapius, Cupid.
To choose the most suitable name, you can turn to the mythology of any people, and in one of them you can definitely find something suitable.
The following associations with the Sphynx breed are extraterrestrial civilizations, so a more cosmic name can be chosen: Orion (which is also the name of the hero of one of the ancient Greek myths), Zodiac, Cosmos, Sirius, Altair, Centaurus, Antares, Quasar, Galactus, Galaktion.
In addition, most of the constellations bear Greek names, so you can study the myth of the appearance of a particular constellation, after which you decided to name the cat and decide whether this name suits him or not.
The names of great people and politicians are suitable for this noble breed of cats: Macedonian, Churchill, Fidel Castro, Joseph, Napoleon Bonaparte, Ernesto Che Guevara, Charles Darwin, Nikola Tesla, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael Santi, Monet or Manet, Vrubel. This is a great way to pay tribute to your idol.
Funny nicknames for this cat breed are not very suitable. Somehow their external nobility does not fit, for example, with names Byte or Soup. But still, based on the taste preferences of your pet, you can give him a name such as Jam or Marshmallow.
If you want to name a cat in a funny way, it's best to turn to the long list of movie and comic book characters: Lex, Joker, Darth Maul, Skywalker, Han Solo, Jar Jah, Kylo, Snowflame, Hodor, Vision, Yoda.
Thus, to choose a name, you can refer to the names of various types of alcohol, and to the names of precious and semi-precious stones, and to biblical characters, as well as heroes of books, films and TV series, or simply to the names of famous personalities.
How to choose a name according to color?
This is another fairly common way of choosing a pet name. For example, if your cat is black, then names such as: Hades (the god of the underworld among the ancient Greeks, he is Hades or Pluto among the Romans), Anubis (god the guide of the dead with the head of a jackal), Charon (among the ancient Greeks, he transported the souls of the dead in the underworld on a boat). But there are also less gloomy options: Black (black), Dark (dark), Nero (also black, but already in Italian), Schwartz ("black" in German), Noir, Gloom, Fog, Obsidian, Apophis (Egyptian god of darkness and darkness, the enemy of God sun Ra), Demon.
For cats with fair skin, names such as Snow, White, Ice, Selenium, Star, Buran, Zephyr, Marshmallow, Dessert, Meringue, Iris, Blik, Shine, Shine, Pink, Quartz, Crystal, Amethyst, Diamond, Tiramisu, Gin.
Animals whose color casts blue or blue colors can be called: Indigo, Skye, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Cashmere, Cyan, Topaz, Breeze, Sea, Ocean, Lazurite, Bombay.
The following nicknames are suitable for brown, coffee and cocoa-colored animals: Mocha, Brownie, Cappuccino, Amber, Whiskey, Rum, Brandy, Twix, Mars.
See the following video for other name variations.
