# Help me name our new kitten--er, kittens **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 10, 2003, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-our-new-kitten-er-kittens/206682 "2003-10-10T15:14:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![skeptic\_ev](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e57/32.png) [@skeptic\_ev](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/skeptic_ev)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-our-new-kitten-er-kittens/206682/1 "2003-10-10T15:14:30Z")
Well, we did it. Yesterday we went to pick up [this baby girl](http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=2139502&adTarget=468catbaby&SessionID=3f86c86f43780cd8-app3&display=&preview=1&row=0&tmpl=). She’s very shy, but I think she will warm up over time. While we were there, we fell in love with [this little guy](http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=2139984&adTarget=468catbaby&SessionID=3f86c88f457d5651-app3&display=&preview=1&row=0). No, we didn’t plan to get two kitties. Why do you ask? He’s very playful and regards our house as his own personal kitty playhouse. Side note: Our original cat, Ace, is not very happy with us. He’s okay now because the kittens are confined to the master bathroom. Anyway, we need names. Because the little boy is such a spas, Skittles seems perfect for him, but my husband doesn’t like that name as much as I do. So I’m open to suggestions for both of them. Classical names, food names, pop culture names–let’s get creative, dopers. ---
**Author:** ![skeptic\_ev](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e57/32.png) [@skeptic\_ev](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/skeptic_ev)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-our-new-kitten-er-kittens/206682/2 "2003-10-10T15:16:02Z")
_Spaz_, I mean. Not spas. ---
**Author:** ![ArrMatey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/arrmatey/32/3522_2.png) [@ArrMatey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArrMatey)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-our-new-kitten-er-kittens/206682/3 "2003-10-10T15:54:12Z")
I don’t know… I’m bad with names… but I -did- just spend five minutes looking at my monitor saying “Oh, whosalittle kitty? Whosa cute li’l kitty?” Sheesh. I’m so glad I’m not at work. ---
**Author:** ![cadolphin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c37758/32.png) [@cadolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cadolphin)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-our-new-kitten-er-kittens/206682/4 "2003-10-10T16:17:23Z")
Your little boy reminds me of our [**Duffy**](http://wayman.us/duffy0102-2.jpg). I wanted to name him **Jeremy** , but it didn’t fit his personality. Your little girl is a calico and although she doesn’t look much like my calico did, [**Kali**](http://wayman.us/Family-Photos.html) turned out being a really good name for a calico. Of course, I was to dense to realize what I was doing when I named her. I was just picking a name I liked. Feel free to steel their names. I’m sure they would be honored. 😉 Welcome to the party **ArrMatey!**. I have a feeling you’re going to be very comfortable and fit in well. 😃 Congrats on your adoptions! ---
**Author:** ![DeVena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@DeVena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeVena)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-our-new-kitten-er-kittens/206682/5 "2003-10-10T16:24:47Z")
Stan and Ollie Donnie and Marie Gracie and George Hope and Crosby but you know you’re going to call them “NO-Gitoffadat” and “No-Dondoodatbadkitty” 😃 ---
**Author:** ![rockle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/73ab20/32.png) [@rockle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rockle)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-our-new-kitten-er-kittens/206682/6 "2003-10-10T16:26:23Z")
Ohmigod ohmigod! Your new little guy looks just like our **Owen** - wish I had a picture to link to, but I don’t, so you’ll have to trust me on this one. **Duffy** seems like a name that fits, too. When I saw you new little girlie sweetheart, the first thought that came to mind is **Lovey**. They are both just _toooooooo_ cute!! Congrats on the new additions. On preview I see two that I really like: Gracie and George. Great suggestion … ---
**Author:** ![ENugent](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/4af34b/32.png) [@ENugent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ENugent)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-our-new-kitten-er-kittens/206682/7 "2003-10-10T18:31:13Z")
Oh, how sweet!!! I always liked BuzzSaw for an energetic kitten, especially one with a loud purr. Buzz or Buzzy are easy nicknames. Your little cuddler looks like a Chloe to me, although I’m not sure why. ---
**Author:** ![White\_Lightning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@White\_Lightning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/White_Lightning)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-our-new-kitten-er-kittens/206682/8 "2003-10-10T19:10:37Z")
**Pablo** for him and, hmm… **Pablo** for her. ---
**Author:** ![Kalhoun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3bc359/32.png) [@Kalhoun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalhoun)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-our-new-kitten-er-kittens/206682/9 "2003-10-10T19:22:27Z")
I had a little kittyboy that looked like your little kittyboy. His name was LittleJohn. Maybe your kittygirl’s name is Mavis? ---
**Author:** ![ENugent](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/4af34b/32.png) [@ENugent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ENugent)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-our-new-kitten-er-kittens/206682/10 "2003-10-10T19:46:52Z")
Oh, and since you mentioned food names - how about Cinnamon for the girl and Pepper (or Basil or Tarragon) for the boy? ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-our-new-kitten-er-kittens/206682/11 "2003-10-10T21:50:38Z")
1920s Style Death Ray & I burning your dog or… Ford Prefect and Trillian. ---
**Author:** ![racer72](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/racer72/32/3075_2.png) [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-our-new-kitten-er-kittens/206682/12 "2003-10-10T23:21:34Z")
Tank and Mona. Trust me. ---
**Author:** ![Calliope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Calliope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Calliope)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2003, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-our-new-kitten-er-kittens/206682/13 "2003-10-10T23:28:39Z")
Scout and Jem. ---
**Author:** ![TroubleAgain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e480ec/32.png) [@TroubleAgain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroubleAgain)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2003, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-our-new-kitten-er-kittens/206682/14 "2003-10-11T00:29:35Z")
Looks like they’ve taken your kitties off the site. Too bad, I wanted to see a picture. Congratulations on your babies! ---
**Author:** ![Oy\_Vey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/dbc845/32.png) [@Oy\_Vey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oy_Vey)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2003, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-our-new-kitten-er-kittens/206682/15 "2003-10-11T00:30:50Z")
Meson and Hadron ---
**Author:** ![Slainte](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a698b9/32.png) [@Slainte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slainte)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2003, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-our-new-kitten-er-kittens/206682/16 "2003-10-11T02:34:10Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by White Lightning \* > \*\ ***Pablo** for him and, hmm… **Pablo** for her. \*\* I whole-heartedly agree. ---
**Author:** ![cromulent](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b4bc9f/32.png) [@cromulent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cromulent)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2003, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-our-new-kitten-er-kittens/206682/17 "2003-10-11T03:26:59Z")
They are cute. The gray one looks like a “Grix” to me. I don’t know why. ---
**Author:** ![Odinoneeye](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/97f17d/32.png) [@Odinoneeye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odinoneeye)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2003, 7:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-our-new-kitten-er-kittens/206682/18 "2003-10-11T07:07:40Z")
Lady Penelope Endicott Diamond and Chief Wiggum Coke and Pepsi 7:30 A.M. and Paper Clip Rhythm and Blues Rogue and Shazam ---
**Author:** ![tarragon918](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d26b3c/32.png) [@tarragon918](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tarragon918)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2003, 7:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-our-new-kitten-er-kittens/206682/19 "2003-10-11T07:51:09Z")
The links didn’t work for me, so I don’t know what the kittys look like! ☹ I kinda like the George and Gracie suggestion too, though. For the record, this tarragon is a girl. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![indecisive1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/41988e/32.png) [@indecisive1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/indecisive1)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2003, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-our-new-kitten-er-kittens/206682/20 "2003-10-11T12:14:18Z")
Well I vote for Spaz for your crazy kitten. That’s my cats name. It’s fun to walk around the house calling him: Spaz! Spazzy Spaz! Oh, Spaztick, where are you. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-our-new-kitten-er-kittens/206682.md?page=2)