Chocolate Colorpoint Shorthair Cat Names
Chocolate point in the Colorpoint Shorthair branches off the same 1952 CFA decision that recognized chocolate-point Siamese. CFA accepted Colorpoint Shorthair as a separate breed in April 1964 — the result of a 1963 inquiry from the Empire Cat Club to CFA Secretary Jean Rose, who insisted the new red-and-cream-point cats be a distinct breed rather than merged with Siamese. Chocolate-point Colorpoints share the b/b genotype at the B locus (TYRP1 mutation) with their Siamese half-relatives, and the points carry a milk-chocolate tone, lighter and warmer than seal point's near-black, on an ivory body.
The naming canon for a chocolate-point Colorpoint sits in two registers. The CFA registry-history wink — the 1964 separation, Jean Rose, the Empire Cat Club — gives names like Jean, Rose, Empire, 64. The chocolate half pulls cocoa: Cocoa, Mocha, Truffle, Espresso. Mixing the two reads forced; pick one. The body-versus-points contrast invites paired-shade names too — Latte (cream body, chocolate top), Macchiato, Tiramisu. The breed's vivid blue eye color, inherited from the Siamese half-lineage, suits Sapphire or Iris for a chocolate-point of either gender.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sadie | Princess | Female | English |
| Georgie | farmer | Male | English |
| Caesar | Title for Roman Emperors | Male | Latin |
| Belle | Beautiful woman | Female | Short |
| Caramel | A smooth chewy candy | Unisex | |
| Claude | Lame. | Male | |
| Snickers | A brand of candy bar. | Unisex | |
| Milo | Merciful. | Male | Latinized |
| Baby | A young animal. An object or personal concern or indulgence | Unisex | |
| Coco | A pet name. | Female | Spanish |
| Rusty | Covered in rust - a brownish red colour. | Unisex | |
| Eclair | French cream pastry | Unisex | |
| Charlie | a man: variant of Carl. | Male | English |
| Lola | strong woman | Female | Spanish |
| Dylan | Man of the sea | Male | Welsh |
| Snickers | A brand of candy bar. | Unisex | |
| Buster | One that breaks up something | Male | Modern |
| Jersey | From A Section Of England | Male | English |
| Midnight | Intense darkness, the middle of the night | Male | English |
| Ella | beautiful fairy woman, all | Female | |
| Ollie | Latin, olive tree | Male | English |
| Penny | Greek, weaver | Female | English |
| Buddy | From Budd - The welcome messenger. | Male | English |
| Teddy | From Edward - Prosperous guardian | Unisex | |
| Max | Large spring | Male | English |
| Brutus | heavy, dull | Male | Latin |
| Lucy | light: illumination. | Female | English |
| Coco | A pet name. | Female | Spanish |
| Honey | Term of endearment. Sweet syrup produced by bees | Female | Word |
| Whiskey | An alcoholic liquor distilled from grain | Unisex |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a chocolate-point Colorpoint Shorthair the same as a chocolate-point Siamese?
It depends on which registry. CFA recognizes Colorpoint Shorthair as a separate breed from Siamese — chocolate-point on a Colorpoint is registered as a Colorpoint Shorthair, not a Siamese. TICA classifies the same coat as a Siamese variation. Both carry the b/b genotype at the B locus. The CFA distinction dates to April 1964, when CFA Secretary Jean Rose insisted the new color expansions be a distinct breed.
What does a chocolate point look like?
Milk-chocolate tone at the points — face mask, ears, legs, and tail — on a warm ivory body. The b/b chocolate is lighter and warmer than seal point's near-black; on a Colorpoint Shorthair the contrast between ivory body and warm-chocolate points reads almost like cafe-au-lait. Eye color is dazzling blue, almond-shaped, identical to the Siamese standard.
What names work for a chocolate-point Colorpoint Shorthair?
Cocoa-and-cream paired names that match the body-and-points geometry — Latte, Macchiato, Tiramisu, Affogato. Pure chocolate register also lands: Cocoa, Mocha, Truffle, Espresso. For owners who follow the breed's CFA history, the 1964 separation gives wink names — Jean (after Jean Rose), Empire (the club that asked the question), Rose. The dazzling blue eye color points to Sapphire or Iris.
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