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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / July 2005Trying out names
I've been thinking about what to name little Leo. I don't want to keep the name Leo, because I know one Leo who is a very unpleasant person. I thought of changing it into Leonardo, but I don't want anyone thinking I named him after DiCaprio! Leonardo and Miranda would go pretty well together, though. I also thought of pursuing the The Tempest theme and call him Ferdinand. But would that make him a bull? Then there's Caliban, but that might be asking for trouble. Or Ariel, but since Disney's film that tends to be understood as a female name. Hmmm. Then there's the Estonian aspect. I looked at some Estonian names. I like the surname Karu, which means bear. I'm definitely thinking of that one. Lembit, meaning beloved, is another possibility. I would have to get to know him better before I decide if he's a bear or a darling. ;o) Bear would also be a kind of tribute to my Dad, whose name was Björn (bear in Swedish).  SignatureMarina, Frank and Miranda. In loving memory of Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > I've been thinking about what to name little Leo. Finding the right name can be _so_ difficult. I'd suggest narrowing it down to 2 or 3 and then trying them out on the little chap: he's almost sure to be able to let you know which is the right one :-) Good luck Purrs Gordon & the TT (FF soon) > I've been thinking about what to name little Leo. I don't want to keep > the name Leo, because I know one Leo who is a very unpleasant person. I [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Bear would also be a kind of tribute to my Dad, whose name was Björn > (bear in Swedish). I like Leonardo - I think of DaVinci, not DiCaprio when I hear it! Hugs, CatNipped > I've been thinking about what to name little Leo. I don't want to keep > the name Leo, because I know one Leo who is a very unpleasant person. I [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > -- > Marina, Frank and Miranda. In loving memory of Nikki. I like Karu. It has a nice lilt and just sounds like a good cat name. After I said I wasn't going to name the foster kitten I've got, I said I was just going to call her Babycat and let the new owner name her. But a name just popped in my head one day and it stuck to her. She is so mean, DH said "You oughta call her Little Devil", and I said, no, names can be a self-fulfilling prophesy, so I better name her Angel! It just stuck. So I guess her name is Angel. Sherry > I like Karu. It has a nice lilt and just sounds like a good cat name. > After I said I wasn't going to name the foster kitten I've got, I said [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > just stuck. > So I guess her name is Angel. Oh Sherry! I don't want to say it, but... You went and named her? You do know what that means. ;o) SignatureMarina, Frank and Miranda. In loving memory of Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > I've been thinking about what to name little Leo. I don't want to keep > the name Leo, because I know one Leo who is a very unpleasant person. > I thought of changing it into Leonardo, but I don't want anyone > thinking I named him after DiCaprio! Leonardo and Miranda would go > pretty well together, though. Hey! I'm a "Leo"! I agree about DiCaprio (he's a pig, I have it on good authority) but I don't think you should change the little cat's name at this point, do you? He's Leo. Leonardo. It's rather distinguished when you think about it :) If you must, how about Max? Frank, Max and Miranda. Jill >I've been thinking about what to name little Leo. I kinda like "Finrod" (ducking)!! Jeanne > I've been thinking about what to name little Leo. I don't want to keep the > name Leo, because I know one Leo who is a very unpleasant person. I > thought of changing it into Leonardo, but I don't want anyone thinking I > named him after DiCaprio! Leonardo and Miranda would go pretty well > together, though. I like bear. That is what the family that got our poodle puppy chose for him. Or Kobuk I think it was in Eskimo. I like Karu but you could try it in other languages as well. Our Jake is named for my father. Daddy was named Jacob Milton, but always went by Milton. So it didn't feel too disrespectful to use his first name for a cat. Besides a cat is never "just a cat" Jo > I like bear. That is what the family that got our poodle puppy chose for > him. Or Kobuk I think it was in Eskimo. I like Karu but you could try it [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > went by Milton. So it didn't feel too disrespectful to use his first name > for a cat. Besides a cat is never "just a cat" My Dad loved cats, so I don't think he'd mind at all. I'm really leaning towards Karu, but I'll have to get to know him better before I decide. SignatureMarina, Frank and Miranda. In loving memory of Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki My Dad loved cats, so I don't think he'd mind at all. I'm really leaning towards Karu, but I'll have to get to know him better before I decide. SignatureMarina, Frank and Miranda. In loving memory of Nikki. ==================================== I think getting to know him before settling on a name. Cats/kittens usually know their names, its our job to "figure" it out. Suz Other bear-alternatives: French: ours Italian: orso Russian: medved (teddybear - mishka) German: Bär (pronounced like the English bear) or how about Nalle? (the equivalent of teddybear in Swedish) Personally, I'd probably not name a kitty Karu, as it not only means bear in Estonian, but also barren, infertile, meager etc. in Finnish. There might be other words for bear in Estonian tho, like there's at least karhu and otso (older Finnish), or björn, nalle, bamse etc. in Swedish. SignatureChristine in Vantaa, Finland christal63 (at) gmail (dot) com photos: http://photos.yahoo.com/christal63 photos: http://community.webshots.com/user/chkr63 > Other bear-alternatives: > French: ours > Italian: orso > Russian: medved (teddybear - mishka) Ooo, I like Mishka - it would go well with Miranda! Hugs, CatNipped > German: Bär (pronounced like the English bear) > or how about Nalle? (the equivalent of teddybear in Swedish) [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > least karhu and otso (older Finnish), or björn, nalle, bamse etc. in > Swedish. > Personally, I'd probably not name a kitty Karu, as it not only means > bear in Estonian, but also barren, infertile, meager etc. in Finnish. Yes, but it also mean rugged, as in 'ruggedly handsome', which, of course, I'm hoping he'll turn out to be as an adult. ;o) Now he's still just kitten-cute. I'm leaning more and more towards Karu. As far as I can tell, it's not pronounced like the Finnish word, but the u is pronounced more like a Swedish u. SignatureMarina, Frank and Miranda. In loving memory of Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > I've been thinking about what to name little Leo. I don't want to keep the > name Leo, because I know one Leo who is a very unpleasant person. I [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > would also be a kind of tribute to my Dad, whose name was Björn (bear in > Swedish). I know only 5 Estonian male first names. Arno, Coomas, Elmo, Endel and Kaido. You will soon know what his name is when you get him, though...it will pop into your mind. Tweed >I've been thinking about what to name little Leo. I don't want to keep >the name Leo, because I know one Leo who is a very unpleasant person. I >thought of changing it into Leonardo, but I don't want anyone thinking I >named him after DiCaprio! Leonardo and Miranda would go pretty well >together, though. I'd think of DaVinci before I'd think of DiCaprio. I understand what you mean though. I named Cleo after the very famous Queen Cleopatra and a few people asked if I named her after some cheesy psychic who called herself Miss Cleo in a huge number of TV ads. Well, Miss Cleo hasn't been on TV for awhile and now nobody ever thinks of her first anymore. >I also thought of pursuing the The Tempest theme and call him Ferdinand. >But would that make him a bull? Then there's Caliban, but that might be [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >Bear would also be a kind of tribute to my Dad, whose name was Björn >(bear in Swedish). You can always let him pick from a few of your favorite choices. He will probably only answer to one of the names. Debra in VA |
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