New cat owner couple argues over new cat's name, "Opossum," internet assures them that changing a cat's name early on is okay: 'Most people have 10+ names for their cat'

Our cat's names' do matter, as much as people say they don't. Sure, it's not like a person's name, or a dog, where they definitely won't respond to other names. A cat is a little more confused, and even I'm not sure my cat knows his name (but I'm pretty sure he does…). The point is that the name matters, but of course that doesn't mean one can't change it, like what happens to the couple in the story below. 

They get a new cat together who already has the name Opossum. Personally, I think Opossum is an adorable name, but I guess it's not for everyone, or maybe it doesn't fit the cat. But the girlfriend in the story wants to change his name, and her boyfriend disagrees, arguing that it's cruel to change the cat's name after it's already been given the name. But read the full story below, and comment whether you think Opossum is a keeper, or going to be changed. 

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