LaPerm Cat Names, Names For Curly-Haired Laperm Kittens, Page 2
The LaPerm started with a bald kitten on a cherry farm. On March 1, 1982, in The Dalles, Oregon, a brown tabby barn cat named Speedy gave birth to a litter that included one hairless female with faint tabby markings on her bare skin. Linda and Richard Koehl, who owned the orchard, kept her as an ordinary working farm cat and named her Curly. Over weeks, Curly's bald body filled in with a soft, ringleted coat. Years later, when she had her own first litter, all five kittens were male and all five grew up curled the same way.
TICA admitted the breed as a new breed class in 1995 and granted full Championship in February 2003. CFA followed a slower path — Miscellaneous in 2000, New Breed 2005, full Championship in May 2008. The name puns on 'a perm' and means *wavy* in several languages. The coat sits in the rex family genetically but is a distinct mutation; TICA notes the LaPerm is the only rex breed whose whiskers are long and flexible rather than short and brittle, which is one of the show-standard tells.
The breed leans into faces. LaPerms are widely described as kiss-seekers — cats who climb to a person's face rather than settling on a lap. They are quiet, follow owners through the house, and read mood reliably.
A few naming registers fit the breed's specific origin. Curly. Speedy. Dalles. Marcel — the famous wave hairstyle. Wave, Ringlet, Spiral, Crimp. Cherry, Bing, Orchard, Blossom. Pacific Northwest geography travels well too: Cascade, Hood, Columbia.
Meanings, origins and pronunciations appear only for records with checked sources. Blank fields have not been verified. Gender and collection labels are browsing choices.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linus | Male | ||
| Lizzie | Female | ||
| Luc | Male | ||
| Luca | Male | ||
| Lucille | Female | ||
| Lucy | English form of Lucia | Female | English form of a Latin-derived name |
| Maggie | A familiar form of Margaret | Female | English |
| Maria | Female | ||
| Marshall | Male | ||
| Matthew | Male | ||
| Maura | Female | ||
| Meg | Female | ||
| Melissa | Female | ||
| Michelle | Female | ||
| Muireann | Female | ||
| Natasha | Female | ||
| Nathan | Male | ||
| Nicholas | Male | ||
| Nina | Female | Distinct European and South American histories | |
| Nora | Female | ||
| Olivier | Male | ||
| Oscar | Male | ||
| Paul | Male | ||
| Pierre | Male | ||
| Quentin | Male | ||
| Quincy | Male | ||
| Redmond | Male | ||
| Remy | An English form of French Rémy | Male | English form of a French name |
| Rogan | Male | ||
| Rowan | Male | ||
| Rowen | Unisex | ||
| Rowena | Female | ||
| Rowin | Unisex | ||
| Rowyn | Unisex | ||
| Roy | Male | ||
| Ruff | Unisex | ||
| Rufus | Male | ||
| Rush | Male | ||
| Rust | Unisex | ||
| Ruthie | Unisex | ||
| Samuel | Male | ||
| Sherlock | Male | ||
| Simon | Male | Hebrew-derived and ancient Greek histories | |
| Sophie | French form of Sophia; wisdom through its Greek root | Female | French form of a Greek-derived name |
| Stella | Star | Female | Latin |
| Susan | Female | ||
| Talon | Male | ||
| Thayer | Male | ||
| Theo | A short form of Theodore, Theobald and other Theo names | Male | Several European name usages |
| Thomas | Twin | Male | Greek form of an Aramaic name |
106 names found. Page 2 of 3.
Related Naming Guides
Laperm Cat Names: Names Inspired by the Unique and Affectionate Laperm Breed
The LaPerm's soft, curly coat and affectionate, social personality make naming this distinctive breed a joy, and this guide organizes ideas around their most charming traits. Curl-inspired picks like Curly, Twist, Corky, Spiral, Curlie, and Wave celebrate their signature wavy or corkscrew fur. Playful options such as Ziggy, Jax, Pip, and Tango match their lively, curious energy, while gentler choices like Whisper and Breeze suit calmer, cuddly LaPerms. Whether your curly companion is bouncing through the house or curled up purring on your lap, you'll find a quirky, elegant, or playful name that perfectly fits their unique character.
Charming Laperm Cat Names, Names for Male or Female Laperm Kittens
LaPerm kittens originated in 1980s America and are loved for their curly coats and warm personalities, so their names deserve the same character. Nature picks split nicely by gender: River, Barkley, and Cedar for boys, Willow, Luna, and Fern for girls. Food names include Muffin, Peanut, and Whiskey for males, with Cocoa, Honey, and Olive for females. Pop culture brings Gizmo, Frodo, Simba, Elsa, Hermione, and Daisy. Personality picks Chester, Sparky, Shadow, Pixie, Cuddles, and Zoe round things out, while mythology offers Apollo, Odin, Thor, Freya, Athena, and Isis.
Captivating Laperm Cat Names: Unique Ideas for Male and Female Kittens
LaPerm cats are known for distinctive curly fur and affectionate, playful personalities, so their names should match that warmth. You can pick nature-inspired Willow, River, Clover, or Stone, or lean tasty with Pumpkin, Cinnamon, Mochi, or Whiskey. Pop-culture fans might choose Gizmo from Gremlins, Sookie from True Blood, Thor, or Hermione for a clever female. Trait-led picks like Ziggy, Cuddles, Pippin, and Jasper capture the breed's liveliness or composure. Mythology rounds it out with Athena for wisdom, Apollo for brightness, Freya for beauty, and Odin for a wise, dignified male LaPerm.