How to name your ragdoll cat.

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You’ve picked out the perfect kitten. You spent hours on the internet, researching the right breed for you and your family. Then you went from breeder to breeder or humane society to humane society, meeting and greeting kitties until you find just the right match.

Now what? He needs a name! Over the course of its life, you will use your cat’s name more than 35,000 times. So be sure you’re picking a name you can live with and love.

With these nine simple steps, the key to finding the perfect puppy name is at your fingertips!

1. Cats understand short commands. Easy names with two or fewer syllables work well. If possible use “s” in their name.

Your kitten’s name shouldn’t sound like any commands. “Stacy” and “stay” are too close for comfort. Such a name will only confuse the issue.

Remember, you’ll be using your cat’s name in public. “Stinky” may be cute among your fellow fraternity members, but it won’t go over well at the veterinarian.

2. Make your kids part of the decision process. Kids like it simple, too, so if calling your ragdoll “Ugly Betty” works for them, consider keeping the hoity toity name strictly for AKC purposes.

3. You may think it’s an honor to name your cat after you’re favorite Aunt Drucilla. Naming your baby after her may keep you in the will, but naming your kitten after her may not.

4. If you’re bringing home an older ragdoll cat , ideally, stick with the name it already owns. Can’t stand it because “Tiger” was the first boy who broke your heart? Then stick with similar sounds when choosing a new dog name. “Tiger” morphs into “Eager” easily.

5. Once you’ve chosen a name, try it out for a day or so. You’ll know right away whether it’s a keeper. If not, there’s always more kitten names on your list!

6. Take a look around you. Everywhere you are, you’ll find a variety of terrific ideas on what to name your ragdoll kitten. At first glance, a couple things will stand out about your new kitten. Enjoy him or her for a day or two and take these into consideration.

7. Appearance. What’s your cat look like? Her color, size, and personal style inspires a variety of name choices. “Blue” would be a great name for a blueish cat. Or you may call a cream colored kitten “Buffy.”

8. Personality. Given a couple of days, your new kitten’s personality will really shine through.

9. If you want to go beyond the basics, many famous cat names or foreign cat names can fit the bill. Consider these favorite kitten names when making your decision. Celebrity puppy names. Tom is always a good cat name.

The choices are endless. However, with these simple tips and some thought, before long, you’ll have found the perfect kitten name!

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