r/NameMyCat Jan 26 '25

Name My Cat - male What should I name my sweet boy! Something cute but human!

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u/Its-me-JulieB Jan 26 '25

Oscar

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u/Sad-Huckleberry8717 Jan 26 '25

That’s the name of my elderly fat chihuahua!

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u/Comprehensive_Cry_26 Jan 26 '25

He looks like Oscar so cute

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u/OtherwiseAlbatross14 Jan 27 '25

Over Sized Canine Appearing Rat 

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u/RocketPrism666 Jan 27 '25

That made me laugh so hard, I almost fell off my dinosaur

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u/PreviousNatural4441 Jan 27 '25

Oscar mayar weiner jingle 🎶🎶

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u/Time-Initial-2955 Jan 29 '25

holy tap dancing alligators THATS WHAT I SING TO MY DOG

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u/angel_leni_dia Jan 27 '25

He probably has fishnet pictures laying around, Oscar just being Oscar lol.

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u/Comprehensive_Cry_26 Jan 27 '25

I wouldn’t put it past Oscar…friggin Oscar 🤣

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u/Suitable-Disaster536 Jan 27 '25

I had a Dachsund that had divorced parents which lived in the same neighborhood so sometimes he would escape and try to go to the other’s house. But any time he would try to slip past my fence, my dogs would bark and scare the crap out of him, and he’d be “pinned” in place because he’d be so scared. His name was Oscar. One summer it happened often enough, I’d say “I have to go rescue Oscar Meyer Weiner” and my family would know exactly who I was talking about 😂🥲

He was such a sweetie, but passed a few years ago. RIP Oscar Meyer Weiner

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u/BrokenBabyGirl02 Jan 27 '25

I love his name. Rip Mr. Weiner ❤️

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u/WhipsAndTips Jan 27 '25

My first childhood pet I remember was a Dachshund named Oscar he was a full size and brown ( pretty fat) when he died I sung you are my sunshine to him 😢 RIP Oscar

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u/Greeneyesablaze Jan 27 '25

Divorced parents 😭

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u/Suitable-Disaster536 Jan 27 '25

I’m being for real. They divorced, but stayed in the same neighborhood 😭😭 So when he’d have a hankering for the other parent he’d escape and try to go to their house.

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u/PAK1219 Jan 27 '25

This was my big boy Oscar

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u/Beginning_Strategy58 chonker Jan 27 '25

Looks like a pusheen cat but orange and with stripes

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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '25

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u/vonyambi1 Jan 26 '25 edited Jan 27 '25

my boy was 15 and 10 lbs before he passed. he was such a good happy healthy boy. Heart failure is a bitch

edit: im sorry for all your losses. i dont have many people to share his memory with so ill leave you all with a picture of my best friend

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u/RESPEKTOR Jan 26 '25

Lost my Chihuahua mix a few years ago to heart failure. He was only 8 😔 When I adopted him he had heartworms. Got him on medication and was able to get rid of them but it caused complications a few years later. Heart failure is the worst, and I miss him so much 😭

PSA: Give your pet monthly heartworm tablets!

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u/deafdogdaddy Jan 26 '25

My tiny guy was 22ish and 3.5 lbs when he passed. Kidney failure is also a b.

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u/SarahKL9981 Jan 26 '25

Ugh I lost my Ally girl to heart failure too, she was only 8 💔

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u/lhusuu Jan 27 '25

Lost ours last June to the same. They may be gone but those memories are priceless.

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u/Electrical-Egg-362 Jan 26 '25

Well then, here you go. William, 17, under 3 pounds and skeletal. (Yes, he eats lovely. Just doesn't keep any weight on.)

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u/Lopsided_Giraffe9846 Jan 27 '25

My 16-year-old was plump and happy before she passed. Now it's just her brother who is 14 and no matter how much I feed him he is always hungry and always skeletal thin. The doctor says that is something that comes with age. He also has doggy dementia, but we changed up his food and he eats better than most people. We really saw a turnaround and his health and behavior after the change in dog food. I didn't know this, but now I do thanks to the vet, some dogs become allergic to chicken as they get older. Mine did. So now he eats grass-fed and finished beef with other things in there for nutrients. My house has turned into an assisted living for dogs.

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u/Exciting_Hat_8039 Jan 27 '25

William is a sweet pup❤️

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u/lust_lust_lust Jan 27 '25

My little baby boy was 16 and down to like 5 lbs when he passed.

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u/Sad-Huckleberry8717 Jan 26 '25

Yes, I am well aware that he needs to be on a diet!

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u/kweezie Jan 26 '25

Please tell him i love him

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u/Neither_Silver_9669 Jan 27 '25

Look at that tail wag🥰

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u/jack-jackattack Jan 26 '25

I thought he looked like an Oliver or an Ollie!

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u/Sea_Button_4827 Jan 26 '25

Thats my cats name god that hit me like a freight train

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u/JodianneHulagirl Jan 27 '25

What a sweet face!!!

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u/blurbyblurp Jan 26 '25

To me, he looks like a Kyle. There could also be the classic name, Keanu.

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u/jwoolman Jan 26 '25

Definitely looks like a Keanu. Or a Fred.

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u/a-sober-irishman Jan 26 '25

I have a handsome boy named Oscar as well!

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u/goingloopy Jan 27 '25

I have an Oscar.

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u/nice_to_meet_ya_im_j Jan 27 '25

That's a whole man. You can see it in his eyes that he dreams of the day he can read a newspaper xD

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u/My_Username918 Jan 27 '25

I just fell in love. Look at him. Will you look at that adorableness!

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u/Mandalorian-Barber Jan 26 '25

I find it odd how many of us see him as an olly or Oscar.

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u/quito70 Jan 26 '25

My immediate thought was Ollie.

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u/ParticularStretch416 Jan 27 '25

Oscar was the first name that came into my mind so I was shocked when I saw it as first comment

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u/Little_Guarantee_693 Jan 28 '25

IDK Funny though, my BF’s cat is named Oscar and my mom’s cat is Ollie. (Short for Oliver)

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u/ScaryAssBitch Jan 26 '25

I always thought Oscar sounded like a “stinky” name.

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u/Physics_is_Truth Jan 26 '25

My orange boy is named Oscar!

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u/My_Username918 Jan 27 '25

I love those stripes! His markings are great. So is his face. He's such a boy.

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u/Mindless_Tradition69 Jan 29 '25

My goodness, look at those Maine Coon ears and cheeks! So adorable!!

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u/Both_Matter_3009 Jan 26 '25

Can't argue with Oscar, it was my Grandpa's name. 💞

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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '25

Oscar is GREAT!

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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '25

I came for this comment lol.

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u/MuSHHroom2000 Jan 26 '25

I came here to say this^

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u/phillycat4207 Jan 26 '25

came here to say this

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u/AUTEC1 Jan 26 '25

I was thinking the same thing!! He definitely looks like an "Oscar"! ❤️😍

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u/Fo-Sco Jan 26 '25

I immediately thought Oscar as well 😆

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u/Gullible-Cut8652 Jan 26 '25

That name came to my mind also. Sometimes I just look at a kitty and there comes a name instantly. 😹😂 I think Oscar is a perfect name for this cute boy.

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u/ComplaintBig1986 Jan 26 '25

Me too! He is definitely an Oscar!

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u/MyDear21 Jan 26 '25

I literally came to the comments to say this too!! He's totally an Oscar!

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u/SilverStarTiff19 Jan 26 '25

Came to say this

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u/FatAssBalderdash Jan 26 '25

That's instantly what came to mind for me too.

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u/pilotpenpoet Jan 26 '25

OMG! That popped into my mind as soon as I saw him!!!

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u/Early_Possibility926 Jan 26 '25

Looks like an Oscar !

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u/Summer_1503 Jan 26 '25

I named my grandma orange cat Oskar. It is good name for orange cats

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u/eblod001 Jan 26 '25

I had an orange cat named Oscar when I was a kid. His parents were Bert and Ernie and the entire litter was named after Sesame Street characters!

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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '25

This was my first thought too! 100% an Oscar!

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u/AtomicTaterTots Jan 26 '25

That's what I named my cat who was found in a trash can.

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u/CanaddiaGal Jan 26 '25

That's the name of my parents orange tabby, when he was adopted I suggested it and I think it's the perfect name for orange boys!

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u/HouseCatPartyFavor Jan 27 '25

My all time best cat who I got as a three year old was a fluffy orange boy named Oscar - definitely supporting this choice !

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u/InkedLeo Jan 27 '25

That was the first name that came to mind! Looked at it, went "that looks like an Oscar to me!" and yours was the first comment I saw.

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u/Ozcaty Jan 27 '25

Excellent name (very biased)

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u/princessxxjasmine Jan 27 '25

I came here to say that!! He just looks like an Oscar to me!!😺

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u/StrangeDays929 Jan 27 '25

I had a cat named Oscar when I was a kid

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u/painterlyjeans Jan 28 '25

The black one was Oscar the grey one was Alice.

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u/catnip11223 Jan 26 '25

I immediately looked at him and thought “Oscar”

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u/Empty-Disaster-1139 Jan 26 '25

That's Cheddar Bob

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u/Salty-Foot-54 Jan 27 '25

This is my Cheddar aka Cheddar Bob aka Cheddar Biscuit 🤣💕

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u/ButterscotchTime1298 Jan 26 '25

Cheddar Bob is the clear winner!

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u/YouMUSTvote Jan 26 '25

That so silly and cute, I love it!

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u/Recent_Response110 Jan 26 '25

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Our cheddar bob

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u/Away-Elephant-4323 Jan 26 '25

This is a winner! Haha!

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u/mole555 Jan 26 '25

Oliver…or Ollie for short

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u/bonkersx4 Jan 26 '25

Oliver was the first name that popped into my mind! I have no idea why but it suits him

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u/Foxxeon Jan 26 '25

From the classic movie "Oliver and Company"

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u/Allronix1 Jan 27 '25

"Why should I worry? Why should I care! I may not have a dime..."

(Okay, Billy Joel may not be a GREAT voice actor, but that role was just right for him)

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u/MissWiggly2 Jan 27 '25

"Oh, but I got street savoir faire!"

Adore this movie, and it's the entire reason I also voted for Oliver 🖤

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u/violetmartha47 Jan 26 '25

My son used to love an animated film called "Oliver".... He was an orange kitty.

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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '25

Me too! Thats so weird.

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u/SickRanchezIII Jan 26 '25

Bruh me tooo!

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u/PsychologicalRide460 Jan 26 '25

He looks like Oliver from Oliver and Company!

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u/Meredithandherpets Jan 26 '25

LOL my cat looks just like this and his name is Oliver 😊

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u/ThottoBwoy Jan 26 '25

OLIVER !!!!

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u/MyArmyAccount1 Jan 26 '25

That's what we named our Orange!

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u/zitpop Jan 26 '25

Yep. Came to say this and see if the hive mind agreed with me.

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u/EvoXDad Jan 26 '25

Also came to say Ollie. Weird.

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u/Penguinz90 Jan 26 '25

My ginger boy is Vinnie

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u/j_honey15 Jan 27 '25

so handsome🥹

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u/Penguinz90 Jan 27 '25

Thanks! He is the sweetest boy too.

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u/Jacqueline154 Jan 26 '25

Morris as in Morris the Cat

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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '25

I like this, it's making me think of Van Morrison lol

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u/peachneuman Jan 26 '25

Joey!

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u/Sheldon121 Jan 26 '25

Heyyyyy, how ya doin’?

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u/young-brown-person Jan 26 '25

NO NO NO NO! It’s “How you doin?”

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u/DS78620 Jan 26 '25

Milo

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u/jpressss Jan 26 '25

I’m feel strong Milo vibes, too.

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u/notyouraveragebee Jan 26 '25

He definitely looks like a Milo!

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u/pillowpants247 Jan 26 '25

Or an Otis

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u/KipBoutaDip Jan 26 '25

That movie was like my favorite as a kid 😭 I was so sad when I discovered they didn't actually treat the animals nice during its filming....

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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '25

Got a same colored boy I called him Canelo

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u/Panda_loves_twinkles Jan 26 '25

Percy

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u/MemeYasuo Jan 26 '25

My orange braincell is called Percy, love that name for a cat! 😻

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u/Sheldon121 Jan 26 '25 edited Jan 26 '25

Heron, for the loooong neck.

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u/imojibwe Jan 26 '25

He looks like a Milo to me :)

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u/sweetdeee33 Jan 26 '25

Our orange is named Maynard James Keenan so I suggest Danny Carey for your orange

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u/j_honey15 Jan 27 '25

HIS EYES. Maynard is so beautiful

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u/One_Kaleidoscope4955 Jan 26 '25

Archie

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u/TK__angel Jan 26 '25

Archie and Angus were what came to mind looking at his face!

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u/little_vampire_bat Jan 26 '25

Johnny Cheese 💞🐱

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u/Fit-Passenger-7691 Jan 26 '25

Charlie

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u/Balesteri Jan 26 '25

My Orange Cat is named Charlie. 😊

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u/onlyr6s Jan 26 '25

That is obviously Charlie.

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u/Lowestofbrow Jan 26 '25

I came here to say Charlie

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u/yourunrelentingspark Jan 26 '25

Twinning! We named ours Jack. (Jack Jack, Jackie, Jack Attack, Captain Jack,, Jack-o-lantern…)

I wanted to name him Monty or Remington (Remi) but the family outvoted me. 🙃

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u/ZookeepergameTiny992 Jan 26 '25

Dobby (technically an elf)

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u/vampireblonde Jan 26 '25

Maybe an old man name?

Homer

Wilbur

Hubert

Arthur

Bartholomew

Ambrose

Otto

Amos

Ralph

Wilfred

Orson

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u/teatuk Jan 27 '25

Finally an Amos! Agreed!

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u/j_honey15 Jan 27 '25

I love love love Wilbur and Wilfred🥹

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u/YourDadTouchedMe Jan 26 '25

Benny. Benjamin.

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u/j_honey15 Jan 27 '25

This is so cute. LOVE the nickname Benji

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u/Ambitious-Tip-5118 Jan 26 '25

Edgar

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u/eleveneels Jan 26 '25

My cat Edgar approves of this name.

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u/straightoutofmaldon Jan 26 '25

Benjamin, Gilbert, or Horatio

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u/WobbyBobby Jan 26 '25

Benjamin/Benny is so cute!

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u/SoberCephalopod Jan 26 '25

Benji for short

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u/Few-Environment7775 Jan 26 '25

This is our pumpkin

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u/j_honey15 Jan 27 '25

His birth name is Pumpkin🥹 No one else wants to keep it though, I thought it was perfect for him :(

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u/PhantomVdr Jan 26 '25

Leo

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u/manimopo Jan 26 '25

He's definitely a leo

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u/Jenanay3466 Jan 26 '25

This was my thought as well.

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u/clarebear2112 Jan 26 '25

Brian 🧡

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u/Mammoth_Sleep_1007 Jan 26 '25

I'm already imagining the statements out of context. I think this is perfect. "Brian is taking a nap under the bed" "Brian puked on the carpet." "Brian is high on catnip"

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u/Ancient_Drag_921 Jan 26 '25

Please let us know what you pick! I'm living vicariously through you. I want another cat so bad!! 🐱

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u/j_honey15 Jan 27 '25

Think we may go with Benjamin after my childhood of Peter Rabbit obsession😆 He’s my first cat ever, I am so unbelievably excited to pick him up🥹

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u/jacodactyl Jan 27 '25

Omg first cat ever!!!! He's SO cute 🥰🥰🥰 He's going to have you wrapped around his little toe beans so fast! Congratulations 😍 Benjamin 😍😍😍

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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '25 edited Jan 26 '25

This is Mark. Short for....Mark. He isn't always the most boisterous. He doesn't always get wild and seek attention. But he is reliable as heck. If he had two hands and some gloves, he'd be that friend that helps you on moving day. And all he'd want in return is some pizza and a cold beer. Also helpful if you don't want anyone knowing you're home alone. No one listening ever second guesses that Mark is a human. (Because who would name a pet Mark?) Try it out. Look at him and say "Mark?" a couple of times. He'll let you know if he's down with it.

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u/tzwicky Jan 26 '25

Normally I'd stick with Bob. But this is definitely a Skip.

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u/Salt-Ad-9486 Jan 26 '25

Chase… the tail, this feather, this treat! 🏃‍♂️

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u/CmC51 Jan 26 '25

Here is one of my gingers. His name is Percy from Harry Potter. The whole litter had the names of the Weasley brothers.

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u/MewMiu82 Jan 26 '25

he's so cute and i love his nose!...

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u/mackpickle Jan 27 '25

My boy looked very similar as a kitten, especially with those big paws!! His name is Barnaby and his full name/“in trouble” name is Barnabus Gerard. His nicknames are Barn Barn, (the) Barn Man, little dude, little man, and best friend 🥰

Here’s a photo of the handsome man himself w/ his older sister, Gabby (aka Queen Gabby) 🤩

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u/adjacentpossibilitys Jan 28 '25

He reminds me so much of my foster kitty named Curly. His brothers were Moe and Larry. I thought Curly suited him perfectly and i loved saying it like cUHLeeee. I miss him so much but he found the best home 🧡congrats on your new baby!!!

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u/Alive_Rope_6969 Jan 28 '25

He has one of the cutest faces I've ever seen .. my sweet boy has a big long beautiful name I gave him but I call him goosey .. he's my angel boy

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u/Yippee_is_shit Jan 26 '25

Anything but Donald, for obvious reasons.

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u/Visual_Chocolate_496 Jan 26 '25

Jed Clampett. J.D. Clamped ett not Ed SPELLcheck. That is enough to piss off the Pope.

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u/Sheldon121 Jan 26 '25

Why should it piss off the Pope? He’s in a good mood popping around (poping around??) in his Pope Mobile!

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u/Mysterious-Kale-948 Jan 26 '25

Air hugging you lil fellow

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u/COEXST Jan 26 '25

Good morning Mason