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List of Russian names for cats and cats

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How to choose a nickname?
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When a kitten appears in the house, the family is brewing the question of how to name a new family member. Foreign names such as Juliet, Gabriella or Augustus are no longer in vogue — Russian culture is now valued. Therefore, Muska and Vaska again return to Russian homes. You can choose a simple popular Russian nickname, and you can choose an unusual option.

How to choose a nickname?

Speaking of the Russian cat's nickname, you should not immediately recall outdated village names, because among the Russian nicknames there are very beautiful options, for example: Marquis, Orpheus, Agata. This name is quite suitable pedigreed animal. In general, when choosing a nickname for a cat, you can use some recommendations.

In the title must be vowels and consonants. Try to find a nickname consisting of at least two syllables. If this word has one vowel sound, then probably the name contains several consonants standing side by side, which is difficult to pronounce, and the pet may not like that name.
It is advisable to choose a nickname, which would contain hissing sounds. Kittens respond well to “W” and “W”, quickly memorize such words and respond well.
Do not use a tricky, too complicated nickname. If, nevertheless, there is a desire to call a cat a beautiful long Russian name, then in everyday life, reduce this nickname. So it will be easier for the owner to pronounce, and it is easier for the pet to remember. For example, Apollinaria can be reduced to Poly.
Picking up the nickname of a kitten, remember that once it will turn into an adult cat, and then, for example, such a name as the Kid, will seem very ridiculous for the magnificent Maine Coon. Such nicknames are valid for dwarf cats.
If the kitten is bought as a gift to the child, then let him choose the name of his pet. And parents of problems less, and the young owner himself will be engaged in an interesting case for him.
You can arrange a family council and resolve the issue by drawing lots. Let everyone write on paper two favorite names. The youngest member of the family will pull out one of the pieces of paper - that is the name that the pet will be called. The choice can be given to the kitten itself. Most likely, he will be interested in rustling papers. The one that most will attract him, and may be decisive.

Name options

Even abroad now many cat owners prefer to call pets by Russian names. The fact is that Russian nicknames seem to be simpler and more understandable, they are cute and more suitable for such gentle creatures like cats. In addition, the glory of modern Russian cartoon characters scattered around the world.

Choosing a pet name, you can pay attention to the color and make a choice in accordance with the colors. So, it is accepted to call the red cats in Russia Ryzhik, Antoshka, Yolk, Zlata, Ryzhka, Liska. For white cats and cats, Belek, Snowball, Belok, Beljash, Ledok, Kefir, Snowball, Belka, Belyanka are suitable. Among animals with black color of wool one can often find Chernysh, Coal, Gypsies, Blots, Chocolates, Panther, Night. Gray pets are commonly called Ash, Smoke, Cloud, Cerka, Mouse.

Pay attention to the complexion of the cat. A large breed animal with long hair can be called Fluff, Jora, Puffy, Bun, Cheesecake, Pelmeschka. To make it fun, you can give the well-fed cat an ironic name Talia, Grace, Ballerina. Funny names are obtained from the names of confectionery: Sugar, Pie, Cake, Marshmallow, Raisin, Gingerbread.

Do not forget about the nature of the pet. Affectionate and tender girl can be called the Weasel, Nezhka, Murka. For a lazy and thoughtful cat, the names Dumka, Dushka, Sonya will do, and the hyperactive pet can be given the name Blizzard, Storm, Bullet.

Always sleeping a leisurely cat can be called Rokhlya, Ottoman, Tyutia, and if this cat is playful, playful and mobile, then the nickname Whirlwind, Wind, Buyan, Bandit, Pirate will suit him.

Can remember characters of Russian fairy tales and epics and name the cat, for example, in honor of the hero - Dobrynya. It is unlikely that the cat named Vanka, named after the fabulous prince, will seem unoriginal to others. A girl can be given the name Vasilisa the Wise, though, as practice shows, this cat quickly turns from Vasilisa into Vaska. Remember the famous cats from Russian literary works and cartoons: Matroskin, Hippopotamus, Leopold, Bayun, Gough. Even for lovers of the classics, there are options, for example, a scientist in honor of Pushkin's cat telling tales.

Perhaps the owner of the animal is keen on Russian literature and has its own idols in this area, that is, it is not necessary to call the animal a cat's name - this can be surname of your favorite writer (Pushkin, Chekhov, Gogol) or favorite literary hero (Onegin, Mtsyri, Radion, Lisa, Varya). It is quite possible to name a cat or a cat. in honor of his beloved Russian city: Eagle, Yarik, Moscow, Kaluga. And if you remember characters of Soviet films, then the list of Russian nicknames expands even more: Afonya, Mule, Shurik, Bumbarash, Hippolytus, Tosya, Lida, Vera.