20 Wholesome And Heartwarming Stories Of How Cats Got Their Names To Fill You With Pawdorable Positvity

Can you smell the ever nearing freedom of the end of the working day? Hello, wholesome cat curious hooman, we hope you have had at least an alright day thus far, after all it is the middle of the week and that should count towards some positivity points. But if you have been struggling to boost your mood, then we have got just the thing lined up for you today in the form of these wholesome and heartwarming stories of how cats got their names.

These purrfectly pawsitive stories are filled with feline-flavored funnies that are strong enough to turn even the glummest of days into a celebration of feline fabulousness that keep you purring until the end of the working day. From cats named after singers for their musical abilities, to felines named after specialty foods, to the demonic terrors who most certainly suit their namesakes, to the cat who was named after his favorite type of prey. These sweet and silly stories are the purrfect mood booster for when you feel like you just can't go on.

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What a lucky girl Plum is to have found such a loving home after such a traumatic start to life. And it is even more so intriguing to find out the meaning behind her name. Which, we were pretty certain, would pertain to the fruit, but knowing this has certainly added stock to the fruits, value in our books. So we commend Plum for her ongoing commitment to getting more hoomans to consume fruit.
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It is not often that we come across a cat whose name describes their appearance, but Schmutz is simply one of the most pawfect name for a cat. Especially that there are so many cats with this kind of color arrangement on their fur, and when added to the fact that it is not uncommon to see a cat with some actual schumtz on their face, you can see why this name deserves to be one of the most common cat names out there.
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