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Cat Naming Decision Sheet

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Cat's temporary name: __________________________________

Date: __________________

CandidateMeaning / storyEasy to call?Nickname works?Household votes
 □ Yes   □ No□ Yes   □ No
 □ Yes   □ No□ Yes   □ No
 □ Yes   □ No□ Yes   □ No
 □ Yes   □ No□ Yes   □ No
 □ Yes   □ No□ Yes   □ No
 □ Yes   □ No□ Yes   □ No
 □ Yes   □ No□ Yes   □ No
 □ Yes   □ No□ Yes   □ No

Three real-life tests

  1. Call each name from another room three times.
  2. Say it with common cues: “Dinner, ___” and “Carrier time, ___.”
  3. Check that it does not sound too close to another pet or household member.

Final choice

Name: __________________________________    Why it fits: ____________________________________________________________

Free worksheet from iCatNames.com/resources