When we decide to adopt an animal, the first indissoluble bond we establish with him is the choice of the name. That simple word will be music to Micio’s ears, whatever it is!
So our advice is: indulge yourself with fantasy and imagination (perhaps within the limits of Micio’s dignity …).
But if you are looking for inspiration, here are some tips on short names for female cats.
Why choose short names for female cats?
Paraphrasing Troisi’s words in one of his most famous films, if the name is too long the “boy” (or “girl”) grows up … uncouth! Before he can hear his name, he has already run away!
Comedy aside, the principle isn’t all that wrong. Choosing a short name for the cat is important for immediately catch his attention: it is effective and fast, in perfect feline style.
Another aspect to take into account is the sound the name makes when we pronounce it. We know that our cats are particularly sensitive to some calls.
We can choose a name that reproduces the syllables that are most able to attract his attention, but this is obviously a very personal choice.
Let’s see a list of short names for female cats.
Short names for female cats inspired by TV and cinema series
When searching for short names for female cats you can be inspired by the characters of the cinemaof the showor maybe some TV series that you loved the most.
Just don’t end up calling your cat “Cat”, as the gorgeous Audrey Hepburn does in Breakfast at Tiffany’sto pretend not to be fond of him: how can we forget the splendid red cat?
Here are some of our favorite female cat names, from the hottest to the oldest:
Undi, El, Millie
The first thought certainly goes to the little protagonist of the beloved series Stranger Things: Eleven, better known as Undi, or Eleven in the original language, hence El.
But even the actress’s name, Millie, looks more than promising for a successful feline!
Joy, Max (diminutive of Maxine)
Always on the wave of Stranger Things how not to mention Max (diminutive of Maxine), the young and courageous friend of Undi, together with Joy, played by Winona Ryder.
Jean, Ola e Maeve (o Queen Maeve!)
And Sex Education Jean Ola and Maeve. But Queen Maeve is also the name of one of the Seven heroines in the Prime seriesThe Boys: perfect if you suspect your kitty has superpowers!
Ada, Polly, Esme, May
If your Kitty has a strong character and sharp claws like the blade of the gods hat Peaky Blindersyou could be inspired by the women protagonists of one of the most popular TV series of recent times.
Minù, Mulan
How not to be inspired by the timeless classics Disney? Minù, like the sweet white cat of the Aristocats, or Mulan like the fearless oriental warrior who fought against the Huns?
Leia (o Leila), Rey, Jin, Hera
If you are a lover of the famous saga, why not opt for the name of one of the female protagonists of the universe of Star Wars? There is plenty of choice!
Short names for female cats inspired by art
Even in the art world you can find many romantic ideas for short female cat names. Here are some great female personalities that are worth paying homage and remembering.
Mia
Sweet, short and above all inspired by a great personality of music: Mia Martini.
Frida
Like Frida Khalo, the most iconic Latin American painter of the 20th century. Raven hair and Mexican facial features are well known thanks to her self-portraits of her: do you notice any similarities?
Alda
How not to mention the eternal Alda Merini? What if the afternoons that your cat spends “thinking” and “reflecting” on a soft sofa were not mere laziness, but a poetic form of meditation?
Aida
Not only real characters, but also princesses: how can we not mention a name as musical and elegant as Aida, which gives its name to the very title of Giuseppe Verdi’s opera.
Another list of short names for female cats
- Cara
- Betty
- Waving
- Gigi
- Jane
- Kim
- Kyra
- Lulu
- Miss
- Nanà
- Peggie
- Pippi
- Zoey
- Wasp
Still haven’t found a name that convinces you?