Abyssinian Names

The exotic Abyssinian turned out to be the perfect feline companion for you and now you̵7;re tasked with figuring out the perfect name. The possibilities are endless, and she̵7;ll need a name that suits her personality that you̵7;ll both be happy to live with over the coming years.

  1. Historical Names

    • The Abyssinian is one of the oldest cat breeds, potentially dating back to ancient Egypt 4,000 years ago. This breed appeared in Europe in 1868 as British sailors returned home from the Abyssinian war with the cats. Zulu, among the first of those cats, was owned by a Mrs. Captain Barrett-Lennard; the cat is shown in the book "Cats, Their Points, and Characteristics," published in 1874. If Zulu or Barrett aren̵7;t appealing names, yet you̵7;d like to pay tribute to your new kitty̵7;s heritage, consider Egyptian names. You may like Abayomi if he brings you joy, Kosey or Lisimba if you think he's lion-like, or Hasani if you think he's quite handsome. Olabisi is the female name for one bringing joy, if she's petite, you may like Sagira, and if you think she's wonderful, consider Shani. Bastet, the mythical name for cat, will work for a girl or boy.

    Personality

    • This is a talkative, outgoing cat who always enjoys attention, so if you have a special friend or family member with similar traits, you may look to him or her for inspiration. If you feel like you're being interviewed by your kitty and don't want to go with Gabby, consider Johnny, Larry, Katie or Barbara, all successful conversationalists. This breed̵7;s also part athlete, able to jump up to six feet in the air and dash through the house in fast sprints. If you want to honor your cat̵7;s athletic ability, consider Jesse, Bruce, Dominique or Florence.

    Good Looks

    • You̵7;re sharing your home with a real looker, too, sporting a coat in a variety of colors, including cinnamon, lilac, chocolate, blue, ruddy and fawn. Amber, Cocoa, Tawny, Violet, Mocha, Rusty or Azure are names to reflect her coat color. The fact this beauty is called the ̶0;runway model̶1; of the cat world may influence your choice; Twiggy, Jerry, Iman and Paulina, are all famous runway models with unusual names. Just about any famous Hollywood actor or actress you admire may provide inspiration for your handsome new kitty's name.

    Popular Names

    • Of course, you can go with the standby, Abby, popular among Abyssinian owners. Other popular and trendy cat names include Bella, Max, Lucy, Oliver, Dexter, Penny, Zeus and Katniss. You may not want to go with the crowd and name your new friend a common name, so knowing what the popular names are can help you avoid giving your friend an ordinary name. If you're having a hard time making a choice, spend some time getting to know your cat and learning her personality; eventually, you'll find a name that fits.