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Sunday, October 19, 2008

A cat by any other name...

As I was researching color names for a paper, I ran across this site. If you have a new kitty and just can't think of name, this is the place for you. Because nothing says "I'm an orange cat" like Gillivray or Pasclina. Want your feline friend to stand out? How about Conchobhar (Gaelic, lover of hounds) or Zulima (Arabic, tranquil)? Does your cat think it's regal, even divine? Try Domhnull (Scottish, "all ruler"), Shikyna (Hebrew, presence of God), or Zeus (Greek, god). Is your feline friend a bit fiesty? Try Harimanna (German, "warrior maiden") or Wymer (English, "famous in battle"). Want your cat to have identity issues? Consider Hank the Cowdog, The Hound of the Baskervilles, or Gray Bear Gray Cat.

Really, this site could also be a unique resource for future human parents experiencing namer's block. There are enough Joshuas, Megans, Ashleys, and Johns in the world. Give your kid a name to build an identity on. Just, please, don't choose Orford, Shkëmb, MacDhuBh, or Enkoodabooaoo.

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