How to name a Sphynx kitten by color
The name of a Sphynx kitten should be in harmony with its color and the color of the iris. This amazing breed has several types of skin color:
- plain (white, resin, blue, cream, chocolate);
- combining two colors (most often the main skin tone is white, which effectively harmonizes with other shades);
- spectacular color point;
- tricolor or tortoiseshell.
What names should be given for male Sphynx kittens depending on their color:
Color type | Iris color | Names for sphinxes |
Black or resin | Emerald, dark gray, blue | Sazhik, Smolik, Chernilkin, Chumazik, Schwarz (black in German), Black (color name in English), or Nero (black in Italian), Tan, Twilight, Voronok or Nvar (from the French word noir, meaning black) , Dark (dark translated from English), Demon |
Chocolate | Gray-green, blue, dark gray, yellow-green | Mocha, Brandy, Cognac, Brownie, Caramel, Eskimo, Amber, Milka, Chocco, Velvet, Toffee, Twix, Silk (silk in English), Cappuccino, Luntik, Amber (amber in English), Acorn |
Blue | Gray with pronounced green pigment, blue | Aqua, Cashmere, Watercolor, Aquamarine, Cyan (translated from German blue), Topazic, Sapphire, Wave, Indigo, Breeze, Ocean or Sea (in English ocean, sea), Blue (translated from English blue); Sky, Lapis Lazuli |
Cream | Pale blue, azure | Icecream (ice cream in English), Atlas, Pearl, Carnelian, Pearl, Dessert, Cake, Marshmallow, Tiramisu, Eclair, Korzh, Korzhik, Marshmallow, Shiny, Flamingo, Quartz, Meringue |
Egyptian nicknames
What about these great Egyptian cat names:
- Cleo, Cleopatra, is perhaps the most famous and most beautiful queen of Egypt.
- Nefertiti is the name of another Egyptian queen for your kitty.
- Isis was a powerful ancient Egyptian goddess who could control the world with magical spells.
- Mau means "cat" in Egyptian.
- Sekhmet is the ancient Egyptian goddess of war, who was depicted with a lion's head.
- Bastet is a goddess in the body of a graceful black cat, a wise protector.
A girl named Isis:
Let's look at other Egyptian names:
- Ebony, Ebonics - black, dark in color.
- Farida is one of a kind.
- Fem is someone who loves you very much.
- Gamila is the most beautiful in the area.
- Khepri - dawn, morning sun.
- Mosven is white, fair, light-skinned.
- Nefret, Nefertari - the most beautiful.
- Omorose is a beautiful child.
- Rania is amazing, wonderful.
- Sanura is a small kitten.
- Shani is wonderful, magical.
- Tima is a queen, a queen.
This is Mau:
Nickname and character
Unlike representatives of other breeds of the cat family, sphinxes have not only an original appearance, but also a peaceful character. They do not strive for independence, are very loyal to their owner, and do not like to spend time completely alone.
Important! Sphynx cats respond well to the presence of children in the house. They take an active part in the kids' noisy games. Animals calmly tolerate children's caresses and awkward tugging on their tail or ears. It is almost impossible to cause aggression in a cat of this breed.
When choosing what to name a Sphynx boy kitten, you can settle on a nickname that will help shape certain character traits of the pet. To do this, you should pay attention to the following nicknames:
- Artist.
- Baron.
- Excitement.
- Zinger.
- Boss.
- Tisha or Tikhon.
- Enthusiasm.
- Volcano.
- Major.
- Bully.
- Batman.
- Thunder.
- Sir.
- Prince.
- Gourmet.
- Slick.
- Dandy.
- Shustrik.
- Tarzan.
- Good guy.
- Pirate.
- Hacker.
Cool nicknames
The unusual appearance of hairless cats often becomes a reason for a good pun. Based on popular jokes, you can come up with an interesting nickname for your cat:
- Godiva - like Lady Godiva, the sphinx is not shy about appearing in front of people without “clothes.”
- Samson is the name of a mythical character who lost his remarkable strength after cutting his hair.
- Yoda - although sphinxes are not green, they are very reminiscent of the Star Wars legend with their large ears, sparse bushes of fur, and wrinkles on their bodies.
- Piglet – if the Sphynx is well-fed and loves to eat, a great option is to name him after Winnie the Pooh’s best friend.
- Buddha is an imperturbable character, the cosmic appearance of the sphinx makes him look like a great “Zen master”.
- Gillette - the name of famous shaving tools and the perfectly smooth skin of the sphinx have something in common.
- Patrick Stewart - fans of the cult actor can see a funny similarity between their idol and their pet sphinx.
- Mr. Skinner (English: Skin) is a character from 101 Dalmatians. A play on words: “skin” is a “leathery” cat.
- Dobby - hairless cats are very reminiscent of Harry Potter's house elf.
- Vin Diesel, a beautiful, charismatic sphinx, can easily be called the name of a popular actor.
Bald Cat Buddha:
And more options for funny nicknames for hairless cats:
- Bean;
- Hairdresser;
- Caesar (hairy);
- Calvin (bald);
- Fabio;
- Harold;
- Baldy;
- Horace;
- Jerry;
- Marseilles;
- Clean;
- Pele;
- Peter;
- Hawk;
- Bang;
- Razor;
- Teddy;
- Betty;
- Ariel;
- Gorgeous;
- Terah;
- Goldilocks;
- Rapunzel;
- Lei;
- Jasmine;
- Rachel;
- Marilyn;
- Venus;
- Velvet;
- Velours;
- Bun;
- Corn;
- Pushinka;
- Pierrot;
- Winnie the Pooh;
- Moon;
- Peach;
- Rose;
- Shag;
- Us;
- Curly.
Sphynx cat Leia:
Nicknames from films and cartoons
The original nicknames for Sphynx kittens are names borrowed from the heroes of favorite films for adults and children.
Cool names of famous cartoon characters | Names of movie characters |
Aladdin | Alf |
Basilio | Bond |
Bambi | Gizmo |
Vinny | Groot |
Zipper | Joker |
Woof | Dobby |
Dale | Zorro |
Jafar | Cotton |
Krosh | Morpheus |
Luntik | Neo |
Nafanya | Lucius |
Pumbaa | Salazar |
Simba | Potter |
Volume | Ocean |
Umka | Smegl |
Chip | Hulk |
Sherkhan | Sherlock |
Shrack | Schwarzenegger (Schwartz) |
Other names
What do you call a female sphinx? Due to the fact that the breed is unusual, interesting and rare names were suggested above. But some people like it simpler. Below is a selection of funny and common names for them.
Common: Aziza, Ira, Aina, Afra, Goddess, Brunette, Baby, Bonya, Bonita, Britney, Vini, Visa, Vicky, Velma, Gucci, Dreama, Dara, Dosya, Daisy, Eva, Zhannette, Zhuzha, Zena, Irma, Inka, Inga, Kat, Kitty, Kasya, Kosya, Lana, Lara, Lizzie, Lona, Loki, Mariel, Mirra, Monica, Naina, Nelya, Neta, Nala, Nola, Nika, Ola, Oda, Olda, Petty, Pani, Rose, Rina, Rikka, Cynthia, Simone, Saina, Tootsie, Tacy, Terra, Tessa, Ulya, Ulna, Fanya, Face, Hana, Chami, Emma, Emilia, Elsa, Yuki, Utah, Yanna.
Funny and simple: Asya, Alice, Amma, Abba, Assol, Bun, Busya, Bosya, Barbie, Blizzard, Vyuna, Vetra, Volya, Vlana, Cherry, Gabby, Duchess, Countess, Hermione, Grema, Goose, Gunya, Pear, Gufi, Danya, Dilya, Dina, Friendship, Dobby, Toad, Heat, Zhosya, Zira, Zlyuka, Zuba, Ziska, Iya, Io, Willow, Ivushka, Ivetta, Kiki, Klanya, Kisa, Kotya, Lyusya, Lina, Lyubava, Lyutya, Lyuta, Mika, Monya, Mosya, Mara, Mini, Masya, Musya, Munya, Raspberry, Nafa, Nifa, Oika, Olive, Punky, Pretty, Polka, Plusha, Rubinka, Rowan, Ruta, Susie, Sura, Sonya, Match, Sopka, Aunt, Tatka, Tatushka, Tera, Toba, Tom, Usatka, Fifa, Fenya, Future, Khaifa, Tsatsa, Tsuma, Tsunami, Chacha, Chucha, Chunya, Shanya, Rogue, Joke, Shuma, Shaki, Fur coat, Ema, Era, Yula, Yuma, Yasunya.
Top 10 original nicknames
The owners of boy kittens of the unusual Sphynx cat breed want to give their pets unique and rarely seen nicknames.
Top 10 most original cat names for males:
- Aigun.
- Borey.
- Wade.
- Gargarush.
- Jourdain.
- Mimir.
- Paradise.
- Remington.
- Ukuki.
- Elbar.
When choosing a nickname, you can refer to the history and geographical objects of Ancient Egypt. Names such as Amon, Aswan, Cairo, Ramses, Sinai, Facus are good for a Sphynx kitten.
Popular nicknames
A good option is to give your sphinx a name associated with something, someone famous, famous:
- Golum - you can't help but notice the similarities between the hairless cat and this controversial character from The Lord of the Rings.
- Hemingway is a famous writer who loves cats.
- Doctor Evil is an ambitious hero who was distinguished by his love of cats.
- Hennessy is a good idea to name your pet after your favorite drink.
- Lagertha is a nickname for brave cats, reminiscent of Viking Age warriors.
- Katniss is the heroine of The Hunger Games.
- Sangria is the name of a popular wine drink.
- Primrose, Rose, Violet – “flower” names are very suitable for sphinx girls.
Cat Bari Alibasova Chucha:
Hairless kitten Henessey:
A few more options for popular names for the St. Petersburg Sphynx:
- Bruce Lee);
- Jason (Stackham);
- Kingsley (Ben);
- Stanley;
- Rock;
- Woody;
- Demmy Moor;
- Natalie Portman).
Bruce the Sphynx cat:
Names for Sphynx girls
Nicknames for girls' kittens should be euphonious and emphasize the gracefulness of the small representative of the feline family. Ideal for them: Bohemia, Gratsia, Dolari, Zhador, Iffi, Kenza, Lika, Lucia, Paula, Salma, Uniya, Tsya, Yanga, Yucca.
The kitten's name should please the pet and be easy to remember. Regardless of what name is chosen, the most important condition for creating a happy life for the little Sphynx will be the kind attitude of its owners.
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Video “All about the Sphynx breed”
A Sphynx kitten deserves a sonorous name to match its breed.
You need to choose a nickname for the Don Sphynx in accordance with their appearance and character, based on their main features. These animals belong to a variety of hairless cats that have an elevated body temperature, and their character is docile and affectionate. Of course, you shouldn’t call a cat Lysik and a cat Grelka, but you can look for analogues of words that characterize the character and appearance of an animal in foreign languages, for example, in English.
A dark-colored cat can be called Black from the English word “black” meaning “black, dark.” It is acceptable to call a girl with fair skin Pinky, and if it is a boy, the name Pink, from the word “pink”, which translates as “pink”, is suitable for him. You can also call the girl Ocher, by analogy with the beige color of the skin.
The nickname Delya is suitable for a sphinx girl, and a boy can be distracted by the name Delik, from the English “delicate”, that is, “soft, gentle, affectionate”. And Mick or Mickey, derived from “meek” (quiet, meek, obedient), is also suitable for cats of this breed.
From this video you will learn what features the Sphynx breed has and how to care for cats.
This happened in 1966. In Canada (Toronto), an ordinary black and white cat gave birth to kittens. Among the small blind lumps there was one “freak”. Completely bald, without any signs of hair on his skinny body. The cat's owner turned out to be a kind person; he did not get rid of the kitten. He named him Prune (Prune) for the wrinkled skin on his face and lack of fur.
The kitten grew up among “woolen” brothers and sisters. He differed from them only in appearance. Otherwise, he was an ordinary inquisitive kid. Playful and active, due to his age.
One day a guest came to the owner of Prune. He was a fairly well-known breeder of Siamese cats. Seeing the unusual baby, he wanted to buy it. The owner sold Pruna to this man.
After some time, Prune was tied to his own mother. Both regular and naked kittens were born. It was decided to fix the “bald” gene. Pruna was mated with his daughters and granddaughters. This is how a new breed called the “Canadian Sphynx” was born.
Its ancestor's name was Prune, as we found out. What names are suitable for sphinx girls? To be beautiful and not beaten up? This is discussed below.
How to choose a name for a Sphynx in accordance with the appearance and character of the breed
What is the character of a Sphynx cat? These cats are of the “kneeling” variety and are capable of lying on their owner’s lap for days. They follow him everywhere, don’t leave him alone even at night, trying to get under the covers. And snuggle your warm side to your beloved owner.
Pets are sociable and active. But at the same time, they will not impose themselves if the owner has no time for the cat. The Sphinx is quite capable of keeping itself busy. Playing on his own is absolutely normal for him.
If there is a child in the house, then the cat is not averse to playing with him. These pets get along well with children, the only caveat is that a very small child can hurt the cat if handled carelessly. The Sphynx has sensitive skin, and if the baby pinches the cat or hits it with his palm, the animal will not remain in debt. Therefore, it is better not to leave the Sphinx alone with foolish children.
The cat will get along with older children. There is no doubt about this. Due to their sociability, sphinxes are also friends with other animals, be it a cat or a dog.
Activity and curiosity lead to the cat actively exploring the territory of the apartment or house where he lives. It would seem, what new can he find there? Nevertheless, these animals open up new horizons every time in ordinary places. And the owners along with them. For example, the sphinx managed to climb into the shelf where cereals and a bag of flour are stored.
This is the character of the Sphynx cat. An active, curious and very sociable creature.
Coming up with a name
What are the most popular names for Sphynx girls? As they say, there are no comrades according to taste, who likes what, and how the owners’ imagination works.
However, there is an opinion that representatives of the breed are often called after the names of ancient goddesses. We list here the most famous and popular ones.
Ancient Greek: Artemis, Athena, Aphrodite, Hestia, Hebe, Hera, Demeter, Persephone, Flora, Eris.
Ancient Egyptian: Bastet, Semkhet, Isis, Nephthys, Anit. Matit, Chickpeas, Buttermilk.
Ancient Roman: Diana, Minerva, Vesta, Venus, Juventa, Ceres, Lucina, Discordia.
Foreign names
How to find beautiful names for Sphynx girls? Invent it yourself? Refer to the list of foreign female names as one of the options. Almost all of them are sonorous and beautiful.
- Agata, Alicia, Amalia, Alana, Adriana, Andrea, Adelfina, Armel.
- Bertha, Betty, Beatrice, Beverly, Brenda, Bonnie.
- Vivienne, Verena, Verona, Velora, Viveya, Valarie.
- Grace, Garbriella, Gustava.
- Daina, Didiana, Daniela, Danaya, Dally, Dora, Donna, Delfina.
- Giselle, Jacqueline, Georgia.
- Zoe, Zirra, Zana.
- Irena, Ilana, Isolda, Irma.
- Kat, Christiana, Carmen, Claire, Callie, Casey, Cleopatra.
- Liana, Lucy, Laura, Louise.
- Megan, Madeleine, Michelle, Mirabella, Medea, Morgana.
- Noemi, Nora, Nicole.
- Ornella, Oceana, Orachne.
- Peggy, Paige, Piper, Prudence, Paula, Penelope.
- Rebecca, Riana, Riva, Rosita.
- Sally, Selina, Sybil.
- Florence, Felicia.
- Chloe, Heorhina.
- Charlotte, Shakira, Shola, Shayna, Shagane.
- Estelle, Evelina, Elsa, Edda, Erona, Hellas, Elana.
- Yunira, Yudviga, Yun, Jozef.
- Yanela, Yasmina, Yarika, Yaronela, Yamkha, Yafasa.
Some names on the list are almost never found. Meanwhile, they are rare and unusual. They may well become unique names for Sphynx girls. How many cats with the name Yanela are found even at cat shows? Or the cat Orachne. It sounds proud and unusual.
Historical options for boys and girls
Egyptian favorites
The pet can be given the name of the Egyptian goddess of motherhood - Isis.
The ancient Egyptians idolized and revered the cat as a sacred animal. Images of sphinxes are a frequent occurrence in Egyptian culture; even the entrances to the tomb of the pharaohs were guarded by their statues. Therefore, it is quite legitimate to name a kitten in honor of an ancient deity. The names of the Egyptian gods symbolized the natural elements, the influence on all possible aspects of human life - crafts, culture, the sphere of feelings. It is believed that Egyptian names for cats will give protection to the bearer.
God's name | Meaning | |
Egyptian names for cats | Soti | Symbol of sunrise, burning star |
Amantha | Defender of the West | |
Isis | The ideal of femininity, motherhood, protector of children | |
Neith (Greek version - Artemis) | Goddess of wisdom, the arts of hunting and warfare | |
Hathor | Deity of heaven, love, fertility | |
Bast | The personification of peace, joy, hearth | |
Egyptian nicknames for cats | Sia | God of mind |
Aikhi (Orpheus in Greek version) | Patron of the musical genre | |
Gore | Uniting the sky and luminaries | |
I'm going | Patron of travelers in the desert | |
Bennu | Identified with the resurrection from the world of the dead | |
That | Knowledge, teaching, wisdom |
The names of the pharaohs can also be used to name your favorite animal.
Kittens can be offered diminutive names of the pharaohs: Joe, Khufu, Pepi, Rami, Tutti, Tutkhan, Pati, Cleo, Hetti. When they become adults, the sound of the names will take on a new, rich and deep meaning: Cleopatra, Tutankhamun, Ramses. When choosing a suitable name for kittens, you do not need to focus on character flaws or appearance.
The nickname should emphasize pride in the breed and its uniqueness.
Greek
A beautiful name from Greek myths will add solidity and charm to a cat. This is an inexhaustible source of noble heroes, kings, and deities. A breath of charm will carry nicknames for sphinx girls:
- Amazon, Yamba, Andromeda, Selene, Themis, Athena, Fiona, Galatea, Ephra, Aphrodite, Semiramis, Danae, Myrrha, Harmony, Iris, Naiad, Gaia, Daphne, Casandra, Pandora, Leto, Olympia.
- For a sphinx cat, the following will sound courageous: Phaethon, Hephaestus, Rhodes, Jason, Pegasus, Helios, Adonis, Prometheus, Uranus, Jason, Hermes, Aris, Dionysus, Zeus, Achilus, Centaur, Lin, Poseidon, Ulysses, Titan.