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AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 02:04 PM Jun 2020

Help name my kitten?

Last edited Fri Jun 19, 2020, 08:09 AM - Edit history (2)

Foster failure ... part Siamese, enough for her to be really vocal. She's about 3 months old. Tabby points. Very smart. I've met her and she already loves me. The feeling's mutual. We'd prefer an unusual but easy to pronounce name beginning with S.

This is your pet challenge for the day.

Edit:

Here are some pics.





Update:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10181372170

We named her Sissi. Three of us had to agree. I loved all the suggestions! Thank you so much!

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Help name my kitten? (Original Post) AirmensMom Jun 2020 OP
A photo would help in naming your kitty. ProudMNDemocrat Jun 2020 #1
I don't know how anymore. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #30
If you can send me the picture... Amy-Strange Jun 2020 #54
Can I send via DU mail? AirmensMom Jun 2020 #57
I'm sending you (by DU mail) my e-mail address... Amy-Strange Jun 2020 #63
Pretty kitty! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #85
She looks exactly like Joe Grey... Amy-Strange Jun 2020 #88
I will check it out! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #91
Maybe, but... Amy-Strange Jun 2020 #96
The simplest and best site I've used is https://postimages.org/ Fla Dem Jun 2020 #127
Yes. Agreed. LakeArenal Jun 2020 #133
Snuggles JoeOtterbein Jun 2020 #2
Awwww. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #39
That's cute MissMillie Jun 2020 #98
Suki, pronounces sue-Key nt Phoenix61 Jun 2020 #3
I like that one...... ProudMNDemocrat Jun 2020 #33
That was on my list. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #40
Here you go....I thought a few Irish names might be nice MLAA Jun 2020 #4
I'm more Irish than she is. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #41
Sissy, Sasha, Sam(antha) chia Jun 2020 #5
Sam would be a repeat. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #34
Sarai, Safrina or Sable. wendyb-NC Jun 2020 #6
Ooooo, Sable. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #42
What color are her eyes? ... Iliyah Jun 2020 #7
Blue. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #60
Stella. You could do Brando imitations when you call her. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #8
LOL AirmensMom Jun 2020 #43
How about Blue. LakeArenal Jun 2020 #134
I had a Stella for the same reason n/t TexasBushwhacker Jun 2020 #110
Snoopy? Snoop Catty-cat? applegrove Jun 2020 #9
Well, she is that. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #44
Snoopy McSnoopFace. applegrove Jun 2020 #78
And it's not even redundant! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #79
MacSnoo applegrove Jun 2020 #82
LOL AirmensMom Jun 2020 #83
Yes. It a high pitched human voice your friends would be embarrased applegrove Jun 2020 #86
My friends are used to whatever happens with my kitties and me. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #90
... cayugafalls Jun 2020 #10
Stash! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #45
Your welcome! cayugafalls Jun 2020 #89
I had a cat named Stash once. cwydro Jun 2020 #71
Hahaha! Stash and Smoke! That is funny! cayugafalls Jun 2020 #84
Sable, Sophie, Scarlett, Sybil BusyBeingBest Jun 2020 #11
Had a Sophie. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #35
Sia.....like the singer Rorey Jun 2020 #12
Callie ... AirmensMom Jun 2020 #46
My Callie favors nobody Rorey Jun 2020 #101
Thanks. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #102
That touches my heart Rorey Jun 2020 #111
Sassy. Any Siamese I ever had had quite an attitude. GentryDixon Jun 2020 #13
Great name! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #36
silly zipplewrath Jun 2020 #14
This one certainly does. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #47
Suesue. Sue Sue said as one name. Suesue. No pause. Solly Mack Jun 2020 #15
I've had a lot of friends named Sue. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #48
I have a Gladys and a Maisie. I call them everything but Solly Mack Jun 2020 #103
Well, with most of ours, AirmensMom Jun 2020 #107
Collectively the dogs are eejits and the cats heathens. Solly Mack Jun 2020 #108
Sonja Tikki Jun 2020 #16
Nice! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #49
vocal?....Selena Submariner Jun 2020 #17
Very. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #50
So, she is vocal you say - how about Soprano? FM123 Jun 2020 #18
Creative! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #51
Sadie Bayard Jun 2020 #19
Had a Sadie. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #52
Sam. marble falls Jun 2020 #20
We have a dog named Sam. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #53
Princess Sheila PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2020 #21
I actually had Sheila on my list! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #55
Sherry, Suzie, Sahara, Shaharazhad jpak Jun 2020 #22
Shaharazhad ... AirmensMom Jun 2020 #56
Salem demmiblue Jun 2020 #23
Hmmm. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #59
Sascha? nt tblue37 Jun 2020 #24
A bit close to Sasha or Sashka. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #61
Sadie? nt tblue37 Jun 2020 #25
Thanks. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #62
Sinead? (As in Sinead O'Connor.) nt tblue37 Jun 2020 #26
I considered that too. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #64
Whenever my vet's receptionist tries to mispronounced Lucy's full name as Loosha or Lusee-ah, tblue37 Jun 2020 #69
Good plan. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #75
Shin-Mu missingthebigdog Jun 2020 #27
Just Siamese? AirmensMom Jun 2020 #65
BTW, I have a little Siamese mix who looks just like a purebred lynx point Siamese. tblue37 Jun 2020 #28
That's great! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #66
I had a siamese that I named Simy whopis01 Jun 2020 #29
Cute! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #67
He was named after Paul Newman because of his blue eyes. n/t whopis01 Jun 2020 #93
Now that makes sense! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #120
I had a half Siamese once that wnylib Jun 2020 #147
That's perfect! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #158
Duh Bayard Jun 2020 #129
funny - n/t whopis01 Jun 2020 #130
Spud. yewberry Jun 2020 #31
LOL AirmensMom Jun 2020 #68
She looks like a spud to me. yewberry Jun 2020 #138
Pets have a way of finding their own names MissMillie Jun 2020 #32
True. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #70
Well, I think I have it then MissMillie Jun 2020 #97
Interesting. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #119
She chose. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #163
A few S name possibilities Niagara Jun 2020 #37
We have a Sheba. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #72
Susan Skittles Jun 2020 #38
LOL AirmensMom Jun 2020 #73
Shadow is the name of my cat... Amy-Strange Jun 2020 #58
That would certainly fit. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #76
Skittles! cwydro Jun 2020 #74
I'd thought of that. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #77
Sousa Sanity Claws Jun 2020 #80
My husband would love that! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #81
Siri. Tipperary Jun 2020 #87
I actually thought of that! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #92
Do it! Wawannabe Jun 2020 #115
I got one! LaelthsDaughter Jun 2020 #94
Shibi is interesting! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #95
How cute she is. applegrove Jun 2020 #99
It was love at first introduction for me. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #104
Took a quick scan thru girls' names beginning with "s"... 3catwoman3 Jun 2020 #100
I like those both! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #105
Perky Kitty or Spirit rurallib Jun 2020 #106
Spirit definitely describes her. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #118
"Sweetie Pie." n/t Peregrine Took Jun 2020 #109
Close to Sweetpea, which I also considered. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #121
Adorable! How about Shaina (Yiddish, means beautiful); Shalimar (Arabic, means strong & tblue37 Jun 2020 #112
Great names! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #122
Sabrina. LisaL Jun 2020 #113
We had a Sabrina. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #116
Siri Wawannabe Jun 2020 #114
That has come up more than once. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #117
Saskia MissHoneychurch Jun 2020 #123
MissHoneychurch! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #124
All is good MissHoneychurch Jun 2020 #125
Well, there is Lucy available... CTyankee Jun 2020 #178
Sparkle!! Sparkie for short. Fla Dem Jun 2020 #126
I do like Sparkle. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #157
Tinja Bleu! Fabala Jun 2020 #128
Very interesting! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #159
She's a keeper for sure! littlemissmartypants Jun 2020 #131
That was on the short list. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #160
I had a Siamese cat once angel823 Jun 2020 #132
Cute name! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #161
Solveig MrsMatt Jun 2020 #135
Good one! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #162
Shasta ironflange Jun 2020 #136
I had seriously considered it! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #164
We're getting a new kitten, and thought of naming her Shasta ironflange Jun 2020 #181
Funny! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #184
Sansa (Game of Thrones) nt avebury Jun 2020 #137
Never watched it. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #165
Whatever you do, don't name her... NNadir Jun 2020 #139
I dunno ... AirmensMom Jun 2020 #166
Simone Sanity Claws Jun 2020 #140
She ain't that elegant now. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #167
Stevie hamsterjill Jun 2020 #141
Her dad would like that. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #168
Sylvia, Shashi, Syrie, Shiva, Sheena TuxedoKat Jun 2020 #142
Awwww, I love them all. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #169
Sayre Nevilledog Jun 2020 #143
Different! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #170
Since it was serendipity that brought you together, that's my suggestion Totally Tunsie Jun 2020 #144
That was a though very early on. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #171
Sibyl, for the multiple (9) lives of a cat wnylib Jun 2020 #145
Sybil is Greek and means prophetess ir seer. wnylib Jun 2020 #148
I considered that. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #152
Skeet Maraya1969 Jun 2020 #146
That would fit. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #172
Did you pick a name? Sanity Claws Jun 2020 #149
Yes! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #151
Get to know her Marthe48 Jun 2020 #150
You are so right! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #173
She is a lynx point Siamese NameAlreadyTaken Jun 2020 #153
Well, sort of. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #174
That cat looks like the root of all evil jmowreader Jun 2020 #154
You nailed it! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #175
Snowball. lastlib Jun 2020 #155
She is that! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #176
Spinky shenmue Jun 2020 #156
I like that! AirmensMom Jun 2020 #177
Sarah. KY_EnviroGuy Jun 2020 #179
Thanks. AirmensMom Jun 2020 #180
Smokey sakabatou Jun 2020 #182
She is beautiful! In_The_Wind Jun 2020 #183

Amy-Strange

(854 posts)
54. If you can send me the picture...
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 07:29 PM
Jun 2020

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I can put it up on my website and reference it from there.

That's how I do all my photos.

for example, here's a picture of my cat:



Here's the code (remove spaces):

http: // www. amystrange. org/ IMG_1085. JPG
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Amy-Strange

(854 posts)
63. I'm sending you (by DU mail) my e-mail address...
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 07:35 PM
Jun 2020

-

you can try the DU mail, but I don't know if you can do that.

I'll send you my e-mail address just in case.
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Amy-Strange

(854 posts)
88. She looks exactly like Joe Grey...
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 08:13 PM
Jun 2020

-

It's a book series about talking cats that solve crimes by Shirley Rousseau Murphy.

It's really good and funny:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7993.Shirley_Rousseau_Murphy

It's also the theme of my novels.
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Amy-Strange

(854 posts)
96. Maybe, but...
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 08:26 PM
Jun 2020

-

I actually like the suggestion Snoopy.

Me, I'd name her Albie, short for Albino, even if she really isn't.
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Fla Dem

(23,637 posts)
127. The simplest and best site I've used is https://postimages.org/
Tue Jun 16, 2020, 09:34 AM
Jun 2020

https://postimages.org/

It is sooo easy.

1. Go to their page
2. Click on "Choose Image"
3. Open your picture file
4. Double Click on the picture you want
5. A new page will open on postimage
6. Copy the "Direct Link"
7. Paste the direct Link in your email, post, whatever.

And you're done.

MLAA

(17,274 posts)
4. Here you go....I thought a few Irish names might be nice
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 02:12 PM
Jun 2020

Edited to add Sirca...just a made up name that hit me as I looked at Irish names



sheenagh - pronounced she-na. MEANING: An Irish form of Jane “God is gracious" and may be a shortened form of Sinead.


Sibeal
Meaning of the Irish name Sibeal. Listen and learn how to pronounce Sibeal so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish girl name.

MEANING: Form of Isabel which is a Spanish form of the Hebrew nameElisheba, meaning “God is my oath." Forms of Elizabeth have always been popular throughout the Celtic world.
GENDER: Girl | Female
IRISH NAME: Sibeal
PRONUNCIATION: shib + ale"

Sorcha

MEANING: From sorcha meaning “bright, radiant, light." Popular in the Middle Ages, the name has become popular again in recent years partly due to the success of the Irish actress Sorcha Cusack in Britain. Incidentally, her actor sisters are named Sinead and Niamh.
GENDER: Girl | Female
IRISH NAME: Sorcha
PRONUNCIATION: sor + aka" or “surk + ha"


AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
34. Sam would be a repeat.
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 03:31 PM
Jun 2020

We have a dog named Sam. And we had a Sashka, which is the affectionate form of Sasha.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
90. My friends are used to whatever happens with my kitties and me.
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 08:14 PM
Jun 2020

It's universally known that we're a bit cray-cray about our 4-legged family members.

BTW, I just edited. There are pics now!

cayugafalls

(5,639 posts)
10. ...
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 02:19 PM
Jun 2020

Suwa
Sini
Siam
Soka

And my favorite

Sky

Of course, you have probably heard that if you wait long enough, she will tell you her name. I know it sounds silly, but I had a cat once who I did not name until I found a bunch of beer tabs in my bed one night (she liked to fetch them if I threw them she would bring them to me). So I named her Stash.

cayugafalls

(5,639 posts)
89. Your welcome!
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 08:13 PM
Jun 2020

Whatever you name her it will be her name. Live with her for a while and you will see it, I am sure of it. Cats have an uncanny ability to tell you their name.

Have fun!

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
71. I had a cat named Stash once.
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 07:47 PM
Jun 2020

She had a kind of pretty mustache, but of course, everyone thought I named her that for a different reason lol.

Especially since I named her sister Smoke. (grey kitty lol)

Rorey

(8,445 posts)
12. Sia.....like the singer
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 02:19 PM
Jun 2020

pronounced See-a

I'm afraid I'm not usually very creative when it comes to names of pets. I started calling my tortie "Speckles" when she showed up. She promptly had three kittens on my back porch. I had no intention of keeping them, so I just referred to them by what they looked like. Calico got shorted to "Callie" (but she's really a dilute tortie) and then there's DarkGray and LightGray. Because they couldn't be tamed, I ended up keeping them, and their names are still their description.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
46. Callie ...
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 07:22 PM
Jun 2020

from Grey's Anatomy is actually short for Calliope. Love that name! I have a dilute tortie too. She was my brother's and lived on a sailboat until he died. She came with her name, Kyra. I rescued her when my brother got sick, but she favors my husband. Go figure.

Rorey

(8,445 posts)
101. My Callie favors nobody
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 08:55 PM
Jun 2020

I'm so sorry about your brother. Was it difficult for Kyra to adjust to dry land?

My Callie is pretty feral. Her mom, Speckles, hid the kittens when they were a week old, and didn't bring them back around until they were two months old. I had to trap them to get them spayed/neutered. I kept them in my office for a whole month, and went in and hung out and played with them for hours every day, but they have never warmed up to the point where they can be petted. I still enjoy their company. Speckles is very tame and sweet.

They've all been having somewhat of an attitude for the last few days because I've had to lock their main entrance into the house at night in order to keep out raccoons. I went to great trouble and a bit of expense to create what I hope is a raccoon-proof entrance through my garage window. I know that three of the four cats have figured it out. I'm just not sure about DarkGray. but it's summer so if she has to stay outside all night, she'll be okay.

The first night I started locking their main entrance, I waited until they were all in the house. I think they're afraid they're going to be trapped in the house because they are nowhere to be seen when I lock up. When I wake up in the morning, Speckles is always in.

I sure hope those raccoons stop hanging around here. I pull in every bit of cat food before dark, so hopefully they'll find a better place to go soon. I was pretty freaked out when I discovered that one had come in during the night. I'm not a fan of raccoons. For two years none came in the cat doors, and then one of them finally figured it out.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
102. Thanks.
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 09:07 PM
Jun 2020

Kyra only missed her dad. She had lived on dry land before he bought his sailboat. She is very adaptable. She traveled on the plane with me after spending 2 weeks at a vet for boarding while he was in the hospital. She never said a word and required no sedation. But then she wouldn't eat once I got her home. Then she got very sick. Turns out that she had a bad allergy, probably from hiding under the boat's refrigerator (mold!) after he collapsed and before I got to her. Her breathing was pretty rough. Once that was taken care of, she was fine. That was 11 years ago and she's still going strong. We think she's about 17 years old. Definitely not older than 18. She is definitely a daddy' girl. She sleeps under my husband's arm and wakes up smelling like his deodorant.

That is some stressful stuff you have with the cats and raccoons. I'm glad you're bringing in the cat food. Raccoons love that stuff. I hope DarkGray comes in at night eventually. And I'm glad you're providing a safe place for them.

Rorey

(8,445 posts)
111. That touches my heart
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 09:50 PM
Jun 2020

Poor Kyra for having to go through so much, but she was so lucky to have you!

I'm sure DarkGray will have it figured out soon. The four of them are together a lot, so surely she's seen the rest go in. During the winter they spend most of their time inside. One good thing is that I hardly ever have to clean a litter box because they prefer to go outside, no matter what time of year.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
48. I've had a lot of friends named Sue.
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 07:24 PM
Jun 2020

Every combination ... Suzie, Susie, Sue, Susan, etc.

Funny about Suesue, though. I call our dog Sam Samsam a lot.

Solly Mack

(90,762 posts)
103. I have a Gladys and a Maisie. I call them everything but
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 09:09 PM
Jun 2020

their names most of the time.

I also have a Tui, a Pip, and a Mac. Dogs. It gets confusing.

I get my husband's name wrong too.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
107. Well, with most of ours,
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 09:13 PM
Jun 2020

we're close if we call them something that begins with an S.

Exceptions are Kyra (my brother's orphan) and Belle the horse. They came as adults with their names.

Solly Mack

(90,762 posts)
108. Collectively the dogs are eejits and the cats heathens.
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 09:21 PM
Jun 2020

Come here, eejits. Come here, heathens.

Either will work on the humans in the house too.

Saves time.

Suesue is the way to go.

Samsam and Suesue.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
52. Had a Sadie.
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 07:26 PM
Jun 2020

Had a Sophie. Had a Sashka (affectionate form of Sasha). I like Sable. You're the second person to suggest that one.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
53. We have a dog named Sam.
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 07:29 PM
Jun 2020

Might get a little confusing. Reminds me of that movie, For Richer or Poorer, I think, where the men and boys were named Samuel, Sam, Sammy, etc.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
55. I actually had Sheila on my list!
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 07:30 PM
Jun 2020

Glad to find someone who agrees. And the Princess part goes without saying.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
62. Thanks.
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 07:34 PM
Jun 2020

But it's been used. We try not to reuse pet names. Too bad, though, because that's one of the ones I really like.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
64. I considered that too.
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 07:35 PM
Jun 2020

Of course, I can imagine phone calls from the vet's office when they tell me about her next appointment. "Sin-E-Add has an appointment next Tuesday."

tblue37

(65,290 posts)
69. Whenever my vet's receptionist tries to mispronounced Lucy's full name as Loosha or Lusee-ah,
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 07:45 PM
Jun 2020

I just correct them and say, "It's like 'Santa Lucia.' " Then I tell them she prefers "Lucy."

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
75. Good plan.
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 07:49 PM
Jun 2020

We don't have the brightest bulbs in the pack around here. I doubt they could pronounce "Santa Lucia" correctly.

I do like the idea of a vowel at the end.

missingthebigdog

(1,233 posts)
27. Shin-Mu
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 03:12 PM
Jun 2020

It means "She who rules over heaven and earth." That describes every Siamese cat I have ever met, lol.

tblue37

(65,290 posts)
28. BTW, I have a little Siamese mix who looks just like a purebred lynx point Siamese.
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 03:14 PM
Jun 2020

I planned to name her Palomita--which is Spanish for little dove, but is also the Spanish word for popcorn, which I thought appropriate, since she was a feisty, energetic girl.

But she "told me" her name was Lucia (Loo-CHEE-a). I call her Lucy for short--and sometimes Chia Pet.

Since she is a Siamese, a name that means "light" seems appropriate for her.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
66. That's great!
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 07:43 PM
Jun 2020

I've only met this little one once, so it might take a bit for her to tell me her name. And sometimes they need to grow into it. I agree about "light" but also "joyful."

whopis01

(3,508 posts)
29. I had a siamese that I named Simy
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 03:17 PM
Jun 2020

I wasn't a very creative kid. But she was a great cat!

(my current siamese is named Paul)

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
67. Cute!
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 07:43 PM
Jun 2020

And I like Paul. We have an orange tabby named Simon. Just a sort of ordinary, but appropriate, name. I can't imagine him being named anything else.

wnylib

(21,422 posts)
147. I had a half Siamese once that
Thu Jun 18, 2020, 05:53 AM
Jun 2020

we named Alex. He just seemed to be an Alex. Also fit his personality and intelligence as in being a Smart Alec.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
158. That's perfect!
Fri Jun 19, 2020, 08:11 AM
Jun 2020

I know, sometimes the name you like isn't the name they like. We just found that out.

yewberry

(6,530 posts)
138. She looks like a spud to me.
Tue Jun 16, 2020, 07:56 PM
Jun 2020

But then I've had cats named Titanic (because he crashed into things) and Crimble Bloom, so ymmv.

MissMillie

(38,546 posts)
32. Pets have a way of finding their own names
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 03:23 PM
Jun 2020

by displaying character traits, personalities, habits, etc.

Live w/ her a few days before you decide on anything.


AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
70. True.
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 07:45 PM
Jun 2020

This one if full of life, from what I've seen. And she's very happy, despite her rather unhappy beginnings.

MissMillie

(38,546 posts)
97. Well, I think I have it then
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 08:35 PM
Jun 2020

Eve

It's not an "S" name, but it might suit her.

From the Hebrew name חַוָּה (Chawwah), which was derived from the Hebrew word חָוָה (chawah) meaning "to breathe" or the related word חָיָה (chayah) meaning "to live".

https://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/feminine/11


I guess you could call her Evie, if you want a cuter version

Niagara

(7,595 posts)
37. A few S name possibilities
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 03:37 PM
Jun 2020

Sana: (sa-NAH) meaning brilliant, praise

Sagwa: (say-waa) Korean origin, meaning apple "Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat" is a 1994 children's book by Amy Tan

Sanwa: (san-waa) meaning peace, shy

Soraya/Soriah (so-ri-ah) Hebrew origin meaning princess. There are more alternative spelling for this name.

Sheba: (SHEE-buh) Hebrew, short version of Bathsheba, meaning daughter of an oath

Saffron (saff-rahn) flower, orangish color


Sweet Paws, Sweet Pea, Sweet Baby, Sweet Girl, Sweet Siamese, Sweet Sue... I could put Sweet in front of any word and it would make her potential name sounds sweet



Good luck, AirmensMom

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
72. We have a Sheba.
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 07:47 PM
Jun 2020

And we had a rabbit named Saffron. Sometimes I think we've used up an awful lot of names.


I like names with cool meanings. Thanks!

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
76. That would certainly fit.
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 07:50 PM
Jun 2020

If she behaves with me the way she behaves with her current owner, she would definitely fit the description.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
77. I'd thought of that.
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 07:51 PM
Jun 2020

And other food/candy like Sprite, Snickers, etc. Maybe I should look in my pantry to see if anything jumps out at me.

 

Tipperary

(6,930 posts)
87. Siri.
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 08:12 PM
Jun 2020

Then you can tell the cat to set timers, send texts, etc. Of course, she will ignore your requests, but that is what cats do!

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
92. I actually thought of that!
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 08:17 PM
Jun 2020


She could check the weather too! It's a cute name. I just sorta wish Apple didn't already use it.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
104. It was love at first introduction for me.
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 09:09 PM
Jun 2020

And for her. Not so much her current mom. But that's going to change tomorrow. She and I just clicked instantly.

3catwoman3

(23,970 posts)
100. Took a quick scan thru girls' names beginning with "s"...
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 08:44 PM
Jun 2020

...and came across “Sakura” - Japanese for cherry blossom. She is certainly as beautiful as a cherry tree in full bloom.

And, although you indicate she is mischievous, in those pictures she looks very serene - Serena.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
105. I like those both!
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 09:11 PM
Jun 2020

We had thought about Serena and it's definitely in the running. It just doesn't fit her most of the time right now. OTOH, she's pretty chill even when she's wound up. Fearless.

I sort of thought about Singha, after the beer, until I found out that the h and a are silent. So it would sound like Sing. LOL

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
121. Close to Sweetpea, which I also considered.
Tue Jun 16, 2020, 06:20 AM
Jun 2020

There are quite a few in this thread that I'll try out on her once she arrives today.

tblue37

(65,290 posts)
112. Adorable! How about Shaina (Yiddish, means beautiful); Shalimar (Arabic, means strong &
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 09:59 PM
Jun 2020

beautiful); Jamila/Jamilia (Arabic, means beautiful); Salome (Hebrew, means a perfect woman); Callista (Greek, means beautiful); Artemis; Cynthia (another name for Artemis); Lila (The playful will of God); Delilah; Leilani; Ileana

(I have more.)

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
122. Great names!
Tue Jun 16, 2020, 06:22 AM
Jun 2020

I would have to put an accent over the e in Salome or everyone would get it wrong. But I do like them all... except for Cynthia. One of my not-so-favorite relatives.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
124. MissHoneychurch!
Tue Jun 16, 2020, 08:44 AM
Jun 2020


I like that. Sassy was my first kitty ever, so I can't use that name again.

Yes, she is on her way right now ... which is why you didn't hear from me.

MissHoneychurch

(33,600 posts)
125. All is good
Tue Jun 16, 2020, 08:50 AM
Jun 2020

Have a wonderful day with the kitty and we talk again tomorrow ... and send pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CTyankee

(63,901 posts)
178. Well, there is Lucy available...
Fri Jun 19, 2020, 11:33 AM
Jun 2020

Which is YOUR first name in the novella.

I absolutely love that story and the film made of it! I love it that you chose it as your username!

Fabala

(7 posts)
128. Tinja Bleu!
Tue Jun 16, 2020, 11:04 AM
Jun 2020

Because she has tinges of blue on her fur. (We had a red point siamese-mix we named Tinja Rouge... extremely quiet. But our blue point-mix never would shut up. lol)

angel823

(409 posts)
132. I had a Siamese cat once
Tue Jun 16, 2020, 01:32 PM
Jun 2020

We named her Sukoshi, which means "little" in Japanese.

Pronounced "Sco-she" - look it up on google.

Angel in Texasperated.

ironflange

(7,781 posts)
181. We're getting a new kitten, and thought of naming her Shasta
Fri Jun 19, 2020, 06:41 PM
Jun 2020

That's why I posted it. We're finally going with Willow, though.

NNadir

(33,512 posts)
139. Whatever you do, don't name her...
Tue Jun 16, 2020, 08:35 PM
Jun 2020

...Princess Royal, Victoria Adelaide Mary Louisa of Saxe-Colberg, Hohenzollern Crown Princess of Prussia, Dowager Empress Frederick of Germany.

It's just a piece of advice. I mean, cats do behave like royalty, but still...

It will be difficult to call the cat to dinner if you do choose that well used name.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
166. I dunno ...
Fri Jun 19, 2020, 08:19 AM
Jun 2020

I sort of thought of combing all the suggestions into one long name, but just calling her Sissi for short ... which is what we finally named her.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
167. She ain't that elegant now.
Fri Jun 19, 2020, 08:20 AM
Jun 2020
It's a beautiful name, though. We have a boy cat named Simon, so it's a little too close. My husband calls him Simone sometimes. I have no idea why.

hamsterjill

(15,220 posts)
141. Stevie
Tue Jun 16, 2020, 10:42 PM
Jun 2020

She looks mystical ala Stevie Nicks.

Whatever you decide, thanks for adopting her, and she’s a beauty!

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
168. Her dad would like that.
Fri Jun 19, 2020, 08:21 AM
Jun 2020

Although he hasn't been called that name since he was a little boy.

We couldn't help but adopting her. She chose us. You know how it is.

TuxedoKat

(3,818 posts)
142. Sylvia, Shashi, Syrie, Shiva, Sheena
Thu Jun 18, 2020, 12:39 AM
Jun 2020

Last edited Thu Jun 18, 2020, 01:45 AM - Edit history (1)

Let me know if you pick one of mine. . I hear cats like names that end with a long e or y sound, so Shashi or Syrie could work.

Just thought of a few more: Shakira, Celeste, Serena, Cecilia.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
169. Awwww, I love them all.
Fri Jun 19, 2020, 08:24 AM
Jun 2020

She chose Sissi. I very nearly named her Siri ... because she definitely is a Speech Interpretation and Recognition Interface. Alas, saying, "Hey, Siri" would make our phones talk to us.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
170. Different!
Fri Jun 19, 2020, 08:24 AM
Jun 2020

Thanks. She chose Sissi as her name. I have no idea why when there were so many fancier ones to choose from

But it fits her.

Totally Tunsie

(10,885 posts)
144. Since it was serendipity that brought you together, that's my suggestion
Thu Jun 18, 2020, 03:34 AM
Jun 2020

for her name. "Serendipity", and call her Serrie for a nickname.

noun
the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
"a fortunate stroke of serendipity"

The definition of serendipitous refers to something good or fortunate that happens as a result of luck or chance.

She's adorable!

(Sidenote: Our male lilac-point was named Tanqueray, and we called him Tang. Got his name off the side of a bus displaying a Tanqueray Gin ad.)

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
171. That was a though very early on.
Fri Jun 19, 2020, 08:26 AM
Jun 2020

My daughter and I said it almost exactly at the same time. But Serrie is too much like Sierra and Serendipity is really too long for her. Otherwise, it would have been on the very short list.

LOL ... love the Tanqueray story.

wnylib

(21,422 posts)
145. Sibyl, for the multiple (9) lives of a cat
Thu Jun 18, 2020, 05:25 AM
Jun 2020

Comes with a ready made nickname, Sibby.

She's a real beauty. With her Siamese ancestry, she will likely be very loyal and her smarts will keep you on your toes. Might find that she has a sense of humor, too, and likes to play pranks on you.

wnylib

(21,422 posts)
148. Sybil is Greek and means prophetess ir seer.
Thu Jun 18, 2020, 06:36 AM
Jun 2020

There were 10 sibils who were believed to have divine knowledge.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
172. That would fit.
Fri Jun 19, 2020, 08:27 AM
Jun 2020

Thanks! She chose Sissi. I should have put the computer away while I was looking up baby names.

Marthe48

(16,932 posts)
150. Get to know her
Thu Jun 18, 2020, 09:51 AM
Jun 2020

and her name will come to you in a few days. My husband named the last 3 cats-Flash, Bunny and Hiss. Bunny is a Manx, and Hiss was Sis at the shelter. Her full name with us is Swing and a Hiss.

On looking at the pictures, what do you think of Sweetie?

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
173. You are so right!
Fri Jun 19, 2020, 08:28 AM
Jun 2020

Well, she's not a Sweetie to her sisters right now. More like Monster. But that was her sister Sierra's nickname just a few years ago and she grew out of it. She/We chose Sissi.

NameAlreadyTaken

(977 posts)
153. She is a lynx point Siamese
Thu Jun 18, 2020, 10:09 PM
Jun 2020

I had one just like her. Named her Pushti, after a children's book about a cat named after a Hindu goddess.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
174. Well, sort of.
Fri Jun 19, 2020, 08:29 AM
Jun 2020

She definitely got the Siamese personality and points ... so far. Her littermate is all tabby.

I like that name. Thanks!

jmowreader

(50,552 posts)
154. That cat looks like the root of all evil
Thu Jun 18, 2020, 11:23 PM
Jun 2020

Call her Satie...only because your friends and neighbors might freak out if you stand there calling “Satan” to dinner.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
176. She is that!
Fri Jun 19, 2020, 08:31 AM
Jun 2020

But she'll get darker as she gets older. And she'll probably sleep around the house all day except for dinnertime, just like the others who were full of life and bouncing off the walls just a few short years ago.

AirmensMom

(14,642 posts)
177. I like that!
Fri Jun 19, 2020, 08:32 AM
Jun 2020

I wrote an update thread, but I guess it sank. So I finally decided to update this one. She's named Sissi.

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