Purrfectly Named

The journal

Notes on naming

A public notebook on family names, cat-world names, and the one you never quite catch.

  • A stout ginger cat sleeping by the fire
    Ginger Cat Names

    So, what do you name a ginger cat whose favourite activities are eating, sleeping and being adored?

    We put Gus's fireside image through Purrfectly Named and explored the suggestions. His final names tell a story of everyday affection, feline dignity and the quiet warmth he brings to a home.
  • Four cats. One sitting at a desk writing, the other three are looking on expectantly.
    Unique Cat Names That Aren't Overused

    Discover distinctive cat names inspired by nature, mythology, the night sky and wonderfully individual feline personalities.

    Finding a truly distinctive cat name is harder than it sounds. You begin with every possibility in the world—and somehow find yourself circling Luna, Milo, Bella and Charlie again.