9/4/2023 0 Comments Unique cat names for girls![]() ![]() In Holland they're called “ lapjeskat” meaning “patches cat”. In Quebec they're called “ Chatte d'Espagne” meaning “She-cat of Spain”. In Old Ireland it was once believed that “ Ceaileacó ” would take away warts if you rubbed her tail on them. Hera punished her by turning her into a cat, perhaps a calico. ![]() According to Greek myth, Alcmene the mother of Hercules had a servant with reddish-gold hair named Galanthis who tricked Hera into thinking Hercules had already been born so she wouldn't interfere with his delivery. In Japan, where they're known as “ tobi mi-ke” (meaning “triple fur”), calicos are believed to bring good luck. For such a unique kitty, you should select a unique name! Due to the effect of X-linked activation, all calico patterns are so completely unique not even clones can have the same pattern. In the ultra rare instance of a male calico, it's because he has an extra sex chromosome and is likely to be sterile. Calico cat names are generally more feminine as a result. This is because the X chromosome is linked to the genetic determination of this coat color. Here's a fact that might make your choice a little easier! Nearly all calico cats are female, so that cuts your choice of names in half. ![]() There are so many euphonious names out there it can be hard to select one. So, you've picked out a beautiful calico kitty. ![]()
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