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Join the Fun: Help Us Name Our New Orange Feline Friend!

by Ken Leatherman
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Hey Girls and Boys,

Got a new cat that is I guess what you call a Tabby. Anyway he is orange and an absolute blast.

If you guys would I would appreciate some help getting a new name for this little orange monster.



Here's a list of 10 I came up with:
1. **Sunny**
- Nicknames: Sun, Sunbeam, Sunny Boy

2. **Tangerine**
- Nicknames: Tang, Tangy, Rine

3. **Marmalade**
- Nicknames: Marmy, Lade, Marm

4. **Copper**
- Nicknames: Cop, Coop, Pery

5. **Pumpkin**
- Nicknames: Pumpy, Kin, Punkie

6. **Ginger**
- Nicknames: Gin, Ger, Gingie

7. **Cheddar**
- Nicknames: Ched, Eddie, Dar

8. **Marigold**
- Nicknames: Mari, Goldie, Gold

9. **Flame**
- Nicknames: Flammy, Lamey, Flicker

10. **Butterscotch**
- Nicknames: Butter, Scotch, Scotty
  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    Wow, long list of names....
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

      Wow, long list of names....
      How about "Vol " ??
      As in the Tennessee Vol big orange football team
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    cats do not like football...my cat said so
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  • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
    Originally Posted by Ken Leatherman View Post

    Hey Girls and Boys,

    Got a new cat that is I guess what you call a Tabby. Anyway he is orange and an absolute blast.

    If you guys would I would appreciate some help getting a new name for this little orange monster.



    Here's a list of 10 I came up with:

    We had an orange tabby cat decades ago. His name was George.

    Photo? How did you get him?
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  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    Over the years I've had many cats and there were about five that were special....3 of them were yellow cats.

    Cinnabar (cinna for short)
    YellaGuy (he came when you called him)
    Charlie


    I usually get to know an animal a bit and a name fits him/her.
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    Pumpkin, Orange spice, or whatever you start calling it, that sticks.
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  • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
    Marmaduke is one possible name as it reminds you of Marmalade, a jam spread made of oranges.

    The most obvious though is Garfield, the same as the comic strip cat who is orange. A bit easier to say too.
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    • Profile picture of the author Ken Leatherman
      Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

      Marmaduke is one possible name as it reminds you of Marmalade, a jam spread made of oranges.

      The most obvious though is Garfield, the same as the comic strip cat who is orange. A bit easier to say too.
      I was a Garfield aficionado for years. Loved everything about it. Books, comics, bobble head, movies, in other words whatever I could find. My wife even bought me presents of Garfield and my kids got in on it too.

      Thought about the name Garfield but decided I wanted something unique.

      These suggestions are great keep them coming.

      Ken
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
    Jason. I just think a cat named Jason would be funny. Or maybe Kenny.

    But definitely not Claude. Nothing should be named Claude. Come to think of it, it is.
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    • Profile picture of the author Ken Leatherman
      Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

      Jason. I just think a cat named Jason would be funny. Or maybe Kenny.

      But definitely not Claude. Nothing should be named Claude. Come to think of it, it is.
      Total agreement definitely not Claude.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    I'd name him "Tom" - and then get him neutered....
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

      I'd name him "Tom" - and then get him neutered....
      And then change his name to Dan......the universal name for neutered males.
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  • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
    Celebs or notable people who are gingers or orange:

    Prince Harry: then perhaps abbreviate it to Prince or Harry

    Donald

    Ginger Rodgers: Ginger

    Ron Weasley: Ron or Ronnie. Real name is Rupert Grint so Rupert

    Benedict Cumberbatch: Benedict or Benny, or Ben

    Conan O'Brien: Conan

    I like Rupert
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  • Profile picture of the author max5ty
    So, I asked AI, which is a friend to all those who lack creativity...

    and its first suggestion was Cheeto. I guess after Cheetos.

    So there you go...based on the most intelligent thing we now have
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  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    Celebs or notable people who are gingers or orange:

    My Air Force Grandson is a ginger - you could name your kittie "Curran" after him.


    With all the help you are getting here....why am I concerned this poor feline will be called 'kittie' for years????
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    Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

    Celebs or notable people who are gingers or orange

    Donald
    Originally Posted by max5ty View Post

    So, I asked AI, which is a friend to all those who lack creativity...
    and its first suggestion was Cheeto.
    Well some call the Donald the Orange Cheeto ;>)

    Ken, some names of Cats that people, I know have called them.

    Bongo, Cali, Impy (For impetuous), Giner-Spice, and Tazman.
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    • Profile picture of the author max5ty
      Originally Posted by DWolfe View Post

      Well some call the Donald the Orange Cheeto ;>)
      Ok, well let's cancel that name haha...

      the next name was pumpkin
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  • Profile picture of the author Princess Balestra
    What 'bout TANGENITAL?

    Bcs he orange ... kinda distincto ... plus also mebbe danglin' out back.

    You could mebbe even call him TANGE for short if'n you bend ovah.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    What 'bout TANGENITAL?

    Ken - no, just no.
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    • Profile picture of the author Ken Leatherman
      Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

      Ken - no, just no.

      Absolutely no.
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    Sylvester ??
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  • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
    A lot of these names Ken, are too long. You need something short and snappy. So, Dan would be the perfect name.
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

      A lot of these names Ken, are too long. You need something short and snappy. So, Dan would be the perfect name.
      I see what you did there.


      I recently met a cat named Dave, which I thought was funny.
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      • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

        I see what you did there.


        I recently met a cat named Dave, which I thought was funny.
        My friend who makes a living as a psychic also claims to be a pet psychic. She told me that cat's don't always like their given name. But, cat's are cool, so if Dave means either, food is ready or come and sit on my lap then I expect they can handle it.

        She has five cat's, probably even more as some of them live either outside or in the garage. She picks them up from the side of the road and has taken in some injured ones, most of which are too far gone to survive, but she will spend money on vet bills which most of the time she can ill afford. Crazy.

        A cat she has had for fifteen years is a female called Kiki. You only have to say her name and she's heading for your lap.
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        • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
          Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

          A cat she has had for fifteen years is a female called Kiki. You only have to say her name and she's heading for your lap.
          I don't know if cats know what a "Name" is, but they come when they are called. I suspect that they just associate the sound we make....their name...with food or getting attention.

          By the way, the idea of a pet psychic is ridiculous. Our pet psychiatrist told me that. And then sent a bill for $500 to our cat.

          I wonder if he will pay it?

          He still owes me 7 years in back rent.
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          • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
            Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

            I don't know if cats know what a "Name" is, but they come when they are called. I suspect that they just associate the sound we make....their name...with food or getting attention.

            By the way, the idea of a pet psychic is ridiculous. Our pet psychiatrist told me that. And then sent a bill for $500 to our cat.

            I wonder if he will pay it?

            He still owes me 7 years in back rent.
            Your cat told me he always covered his expenses. Whenever he sits on your lap, before settling down, he always gives you a Pound.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    Ken - Maybe skip the fancy stuff and just call him 'Joe'.

    "hey, Ken - do anything good last weekend"?
    "not much - just hung out with joe'

    OR
    "Sorry but can't make that party - already made plans with joe"


    I'm having way too much fun with this....
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    The cat's name must contain hissing or whistling letters. Then the cat will respond better.
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    Where is Ken? Is the poor kittie still unnamed???
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

      Where is Ken? Is the poor kittie still unnamed???
      I'm getting pretty sick and tired of your rational questions and normal behavior.
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    • Profile picture of the author Ken Leatherman
      Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

      Where is Ken? Is the poor kittie still unnamed???
      Hey Kay,

      Finally named the cat Snoopy. Gets into everything.

      But I'm having so much fun reading the post in this thread, I didn't want to kill it (not the cat) the thread.

      Keep the post coming even if you go back to being your normal weird self.

      Ken
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      • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
        Originally Posted by Ken Leatherman View Post

        Hey Kay,

        Finally named the cat Snoopy. Gets into everything.

        But I'm having so much fun reading the post in this thread, I didn't want to kill it (not the cat) the thread.

        Keep the post coming even if you go back to being your normal weird self.

        Ken
        Well I'm glad that you did not have to call it Poopy.

        Before my divorce we had two cats, a female we called Heidi as she spent her first day or so hidden under the bed and a male we called Chuy as it had a tendency to chew stuff. For a while we also had an already domesticated stray elderly cat that spent most of it's time on the back porch. We relented after a while and allowed it in the house. The cat had already been named "Porch Kitty" by then. So calling a cat after it's traits is not uncommon. It lived for a year or so.

        Both our long term cats died within a short space time of each other shortly after our divorce and I moved out. Was that significant I asked myself.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    I'm getting pretty sick and tired of your rational questions and normal behavior.

    sorry - I'll try to go back to weird so I'll fit in better....
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  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    I give my animals nicknames - not intentionally but seems to happen every time.


    If I had a cat named 'snoopy' I'll guarandamntee you I'd end up calling him 'snoops'. ...or snoopers....or snoopcat
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