Name that Cat

a project of the ailurophilical fools at the Popula nerve center.

A small cat has recently descended like a hurricane from Hell upon the Nerve Center. His likeness appears below:

Meet: Moses.

The amazing outpouring of aid, philosophy and sheer cat-naming virtuosity provided by you, our valued customer, overwhelmed and delighted us all;
it is with great pleasure that we share the results below. The volunteers' names have been suppressed, mainly to protect the identity of that guy who suggested, "Muffin".

We have got a cat-related treat for the most excellent teller of tails who came up with Moses.

The kitten's name was selected according to no scientific means whatsoever on July 31st, 2001.

Again, please accept the meows of a grateful Nerve Center.

My parents suggest: Mr. Bumble	All cats should be named Earl.	I feel quite the expert at cat naming, since I have 8 perfectly named cats, well kinda. We call him Milo, but his real name is the sound of the electric can opener turned on. I'm sure I'm not the first to think of this name, but the kitty is very cute! He/She looks like that old blues singer, Cat Fish Thomas. If that kitty showed up at my door I would name him Oliver/Olive Oil, but that name wouldn't fly at Popula! Your next contest could be 1001 uses for a used mouse. Meeooow, Ya'll!	name of the cat. since you mentioned it was like a cat from hell why not call her eve? or if male: adam mocalupop or mo. for short	Nestor   "Love's as much the symptom as it is the cure."
I like the name shiotze, I think is how it's spelled. It means Sweetheart in German.	I was just at the Cleveland Museum of Art looking at the Egyptian stuff and ran across another great name for a kitty: Bastet (cat deity of the ancient Egyptians).	Isn't it about time you had a tangible (living, breathing) answer to your own question?: "Where'd you get that?" Athough the correct answer at my address would be "Popula.com," it can hardly be the same at Popula.com's actual address, that being the old speaking-of-oneself-in-a-person-other-than-first thing. So answer the question by calling the thing Here. Not that it'll matter in the slightest, because with their walnut-sized brains they don't don't pay any attention to you or come when you call them anyway. Nonetheless, futilely requesting the cat's presence with an occasional, "Here, Here!" resounding authoritatively throughout the Nerve Center will give listeners, visitors and newcomers the idea that something inspired and brilliant has just been uttered or proposed by one of Popula.com's crack staff. All things considered, that can't really be a bad thing, can't it? Okay, okay, so I haven't put much thought into it. I guess it's just that naming a cat strikes me as little different than naming a tree: neither of them gives one good God damn about you, whether you do or whether you don't, whether you will or whether you won't, whether you live or whether you die. (Kittens, however, are a lot more fun to watch in their mindless pursuits than trees are in theirs. And like trees, they are, in fact, generally better company than humans, if for no other reason than because they can't talk.)	Mordred	I have always thought Derek is a good cat name
I suggest "NARU", which all auction addicts know is short for "Not a Registered User". The cat hasn't signed onto Popula yet, yes?	Pip or pips (as in pipsqueak)	I once upon a time named a kitten Whizbang. I thought it was a perfectly fine name for a feline. Said kitten then went to live with my mother-in-law, who promptly rechristened it Patches. Oh snore. Taz or Tazzie, as in Tasmanian Devil, is also a fine feline name, as witnessed by the fact that the mother of Patches nee Whizbang is my beloved Tazzie Monster. And also the infinitely wise Deanna Ramsay shares her home with a young cat named Taz. I suspect that the kitten is not so indifferent to this whole naming process as one might suppose. He's just aware that human cognitive functions are woefully slow and thus is not bothering to show interest until you get a little further along in the process. Best of luck in this important decision and congratulations on being selected as suitable companions by a superior species.	I hereby crown him, "Auden"...after lauded and sometimes maligned poet W.F. Auden.	My suggestions: Tachyon, Momus, Mog, Zygote, Fugue.
name the kitty SCAMP	El Guapo Gato (The handsome cat).	After all due consideration, taking into account the fact that giving the improper name to one so young could result in later anti-social and delinquent behavior, as well as the Nerve Center Staff's own statements concerning the kitten's original existence as being a mere rumor AND their description of the difficulty inherent in obtaining a picture due to the kitten's...well, kittenish nature, I humbly admit for your consideration: Grimalkin. This is, i believe, an excellent name for a cat, and can, when he/she becomes older, be shortened to "Grim" or "Grim Kitty."	I may be reading *far* to much Wodehouse lately, but an unlikely name would be Jeeves since the cat is a mad whir all the time.   Good luck with zee kitty, : )	Hi There! Your new, furry staff member is cute as a button but from the description and knowing how kittens/cats are not to mention the firey, green eyes and look of mischief, I think you should name it "Lucifer". Where will you post the chosen name? Thanks!
Higgs or Higgsy	bejeezus	Hmm, my new kitten is violent! We can't pick a name, so we all just add them on, so he's like a drag queen at this rate. So far, he's "Curious George Franco Rocky Hashpipe". And here's a piccy to spice it up ;0) Just, name him whatever comes to mind!	This cat has personality! The first word that came to mind was "Sparkle." However, since he is a male, I would have to amend that to Sparky. In either case, personality vividly "sparkles" through! "In life pain is inevitable, but misery is optional"	I know it's rather irreverent, but how about "Mao"?
Good morning, For some reason, I couldn't email from the darling kitten picture. Simon & Schuster, our two wonderful felix literatus, have informed me that the kitten should be called Vortex , since there will be a calm after the kitten storm. I am merely the typist - Schuster says that it's hard to type without opposable thumbs, but she keeps trying!	i love cats, and i especially love multi-colored tiger cats [which he seems to be]. however, due to severe allergies which trigger asthma--this is as close as i can get to the pretty kitty. and speaking of pretty--LOOK AT THOSE EYES!!!!! why not go with the obvious and call him green or green-eyes? love your newsletter.	As a harborer of eight cats, I need more data about this feline. What date did he arrive? Were there any significant events occurring on that date, be they local, international, or interplanetary? Are you certain this cat is a male? In the photo, I see a Tabby exhibiting three colors of fur, which makes it a near impossibility of being male, genetically speaking. [he is indeed male, as well as impossible--thanks for the info!] BTW: If you ever happen upon a male calico, you can retire and rent out his services as breeding stock.	Looking at this beautiful cat I'd say he looks like there's a lot of suspence about him, so I would call him SPENCER.	dear beloved popula, given the kitten's renowned velocity i'd like to suggest frisbee as a cute name for your joyous bundle of fur.
Suggested name = Hairy Highness	.....This kitty is definitely a Moses...AS HE TOO WAS ONCE ONLY A RUMOR AND (SORT OF STILL IS TODAY ACTUALLY) AND BECAUSE MOSES IS A FOR-EVER NAME WITH THAT BIBLICAL TINGE THAT WILL GIVE LITTLE MOSES LIFE INSURANCE AND A COOL NAME TO BOOT.!!!! BEST OF LUCK!!!!!!!!	How about Schroedinger? I also ran across the following while surfing: http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a1_122.html [note from ncs, this is excellent... thanks!]	How about Ziggie?	tiger lily --- lily for short
Upon seeing the esteemed feline (or rather, masculine) only one name comes to the fore ... LOWELL.	I have a few suggestions: 1. "Pop" the Cat (for Popula) 2. "Hurricane" the Cat (for obvious reasons) 3. "Miracle" the Cat 4. "Millenium" the Cat (Millie for short) HAVE A GREAT DAY!	1-Dubya 2-Regis 3-Hereboy.	Crispy Caliban	How 'bout Cloudwalker? Just a thought...
I have taken a look at the gourgous pic of the Kitty with no name, I think a good name for this cutie would be: MR.SPOCK. Anyway if you don't think this suites him, good luck with your search for the Kitty Kats name. Happy naming.	Catzilla	I am contributing the name "Mudbug" for your consideration. The word is actually slang for crawfish in southern Louisiana (and New Orleans, where I reside). It is a particularly suitable appellation for a whizzing bouncing ball of fluff as it invokes nuances of the word jitterbug, while implying something that arrived unexpectedly upon you (like craw daddies tickling your toes in a stream) and yet manages to be silly and dignified at the same time. When called aloud it becomes a sort of term of endearment and the fuzzy little whirlwind just might answer to it. Another good cat name is Nuisance, though, alas, I have a feline fur person with that moniker already. If you don't mind repeats, feel free to filch it. Good Luck	Pepper..... by the way that kitty is a callaby (calico tabby) HONEST!!!!	Looks like a "Spocko" to me...
This kitty's name is Cousteau; a small kitten claiming to be his sister Katja told me this, and she adds that he's "a poopy-head", whatever that means.	Cat Man Doo	My grandmother had a cat named "Nutsy Fagan" and I always thought that was a great one....my two are named Spinky and Lucy Fur. If you get another you could call them "Ham" and "Cheese" or "Mona" and "Lisa"...or "Frick" and "Frack"...you could also name him/her Fractal...or Fractious... You didn't mention if it was male or female -- although I had a friend who's 2 female cats were "Spike" and "Bonzai"... good luck! he/she looks like a handful!!! I feel your pain (and pleasure)! You'll know when you get the right one...	Quark!	Although it may not be very classy, or even cute, I think you should name it "Chocolate Ice Cream" Why you ask? Well that is what I named my first and only cat as a child. And why you ask? Well I was a 3-4 year old child and I guess I liked chocolate ice cream. My wife's suggestion is "Lunch", as that is a name of a former cat of hers.
I would like to submit this namefor the cat that has just come to you, Call him MR. TIBBS Let me what you call him even if you do not choose my name, Take care andkeep in touch!	I suggest the name of Willow for the cat. This reflects it's being considered "fauna".	I think you should name the cat FLASH, ZONKERS or SCAMP. PLease let me know what you actually end up naming him/her. THank you and have a good day!	Greetings! For no particular reason (except, perhaps, that it's fun to pronounce) I suggest the name: sphincter.	How about "Dash"
OK, Ziggy. The "M" on it's forehead is for "Maine". he has some Maine Coon Cat in his blood. They're wicked hellions as kits, but they eventually settle (sometimes as they approach old age).	My suggestions: 1. Rover 2. Spot 3. Rex 4 Rin-tin-tin 5. Toto. Any good?	My wife says to name it Poppy. I said why, is it stoned, she said, no, poppy is short for popula. I said O.K. so there it is. If it is making lots of messes maybe you can name it poopy.	Name the bouncing, purring bit of furry matter "Poppy" (derived from Popula)	Zippy Jalepeno?
Well, I think you have done it yourself - how about "Paralepton"?? Here Para, here Para...	In French: Chat 'Chapeau'.	How about Spaz (not Taz) for the cat's name? He's soooo cute. You guys are hilarious! I look forward to receiving your emails about Popula, while all the other auction sites' updates are immediately sent to the trash bin without ever reading; totally boring and "all business." Have you ever thought about writing comedy for T.V.? Your talent should be out there for all to enjoy, since T.V. comedy is at an all time low as far as I'm concerned. Get an agent!!! Keep up the good work! Me, my family and friends all love your humor!	Hi Your kitten's name is BUBBER. I knew the moment I saw his blurry little face.	This cat looks definitely like "TIGGERTOON"
tazzi	how about pop ?	Here Goes: Some of my favorite cat names: - Fido - Velcro - Pig - Linus - Filthy (although personally, I think Filthy really works when you have 2 cats... e.g. Flap Jack and Filthy) - Gus Wait, is this cat a girl or a boy? Some girly names: - Vera - Florence - Agnes _ Fido - Velcro - Pig - Linus - Filthy - Gus Yeah, I guess it doesn't make a difference... Final name: Snuffuluffugus (sp?) (Anyone else watch Sesame Street growing up?)	how about chaos?	ZEE
Prometheus Saturn UFO Jethro Morpheus Curtis Loki (God of Mischief) eggbert Fortuna (Good luck & Tuna) Spacecat Hairball Chaos El Gato (The Cat) Stripeacre (stripe-aycrrrr) Tempest Bejiggers Circlet Catnip Henbane Lare (larr-ray) Jaded (Jade green eyes) Chupacabra	How about Pele for the kitty? Goddess of Fire?	Well, with Popula's obvious literary prowess and sublime taste, this is indeed a difficult task. It would be made slightly easier if I knew the gender of said tornado from hell, but simply the fact that it IS a tornado from hell leads my gynocentric mind to suspect that it is male. If that is the case, I would suggest something simple, classic, and thoroughly ostentatious such as "Archimedes". This would allow you to impress your friends and coworkers with your knowledge of Greek mathemeticians, and also to be able to call him "Archie" when nobody was looking. If your furry tornado happens to be female (stranger things have happened) I would recommend "Poppie", as in "Vox Populi" (uh, sort of). Anyway, thanks for letting me play along at home...	>^Tufts^<	Well since the cat is such a blur, I think an appropriate name should be "TAZ". As in the tasmanian devil. He was always a spinning blur and then stopped for a little food.
Hello, folks. I just thought of another pretty good name for the Popula.com kitten. How about "Kitschy-Cat?" Or just plain "Kitschy?" Can't you just hear it now, someone calling the cat to supper, "Heeeeeere Kitschy-kitschy-kitschy..."?	Antichrist or Damien XX or The Tabster	This looks just like my cat before he grew up. He was little and cute and all his fur was tipped in gold, so of course we named him Goldie. 9 years later we regret that we hadn't chosen Garfield or some derivative there of - that's the cat he resembles now. On occasion we have called him other things - most often Hellkite possibly for his penchant for opening cabinets (even those that have been secured with rubber bands) to get out his own food and distribute it to his friends. You really need to get to know the cat for awhile before you name him/her as the real personality will not emerge for some time and you may be stuck with a name that doesn't at all reflect the complex personality. Good luck!!!!!!!!	How about "Tchotchke?" Or "Knicki" as derived from "knick-knack?" To go with Popula's lingua latina, Barbara or Barbarus (stranger, or foreigner) Delicia (sweetheart) Amo (I love) or Amas (you love) or Amat (s/he loves) Apropos of nothing, I've always loved the name "Snickerdoodle" for a cat.	I love cats...I have one which has double front paws (Rocky) and one which I'm babysitting while her owner is in college in Australia for a year and another which I babysit quite often for my sister. I'm sending you the name Cheeba...just because I like it :o)
Name him "Ellis", as in "L.S." for "Lickety-Split"	I think you should name the new cat "Monkey"	Well, in light of the sentence, "Until recently, he appeared simply as an occasional blur, whose actual existence was a mere rumor, like a Higgs boson or a paralepton or one of those other bits of "exotic matter". " How about Higgy?	Cat = "Biddy"	What a cute kitty!. Looks like a 'JIGS' to me.
Electron (nickname: Ellie). Smudge Quark Hasty Alack Booh (Bat Out Of Hell) or the always nice Bob the Kat.	I like Harry and George or Rueben.	Cat names are easy. There's plenty of material right there in your blurb: "Hurricane" works; so does "Higgs." If you're going to keep the cat around, please do the responsible thing and get it neutered. I'm sure there's an organization in your area that will pay for the procedure. Nice cat, by the way. And, cheers to you for taking it on.	Suggested name: Tigger (for Tiger)	Sonic the leaping, whizzing, totally bouncing indifferent kitty!
he looks like an alvin ( as in AAALLLVVVIIIINNNNN!!!) to me.	How's about "Dervish" as in Whirling Dervish?	Hmmm sounds like a little tasmanian devil to me...... How about Tazzy? I have 3 cats myself, each of whom I acquired as lightning-fast kittens. One is Sassy who is 10 years of age and the other two are Sarah and Spikers who are both 1. Just so you know, they DO slow down a bit eventually.....until they get a playmate. Do that and your home will forever be the Indianapolis Speedway for Cats. Trust me, I know....quite entertaining though, I might add. Good luck in your quest for a name. And just an added note...I truly enjoy the way you express your ideas in the newsletters, and you don't have to worry about an email from me saying 'hey, knock it off'!!! LOL	What you have here is plainly a god, and one that appears to hail spiritually from Central America. It's name should be Quatzalcoatl or another deity-derived appellation.	it is fairly obvious that the name should be Pop. also(and this is a plug from a cat lover), please, please, have Pop neutered when the time comes. thanks and i love popula, i just havent hit the formula for making sales here.
here are a couple names: Skeeter Patches Azreal Aslinn Abry	dances*with*air snazzcat atonic neuterino bryan curiouser exogenetic evidence suggests he's a maine-coon cat. i've had a few. the breed is nuts. my current roomate has taken bats out of the air and stalks dogs. he even learned how to climb and decend a ladder.	He looks a bit like a Bucky. Perhaps Slim. You say he is a whizzing ball of kitten, so what about Whizzer (though this has another connotation you may not want to apply to a male cat). If he's in charge of the Nerve Center you could call him Guv'nor. Auction-related names: Reserver, Ghostbid, BuyBack, Rosenbach (the bookseller), HighBid... Hurricane from Hell isn't <bad> name, shorten it to Hurry for daily use. But we named one of our cats after a movie star (Pyewackett from "Bell, Book and Candle") Here are pages which prove we have <<way>> too much time on our hands- http://www.joslinhall.com/catcam.htm http://www.joslinhall.com/dailypid.htm	Why not "Higgens"? (given your description of this flying fur puff). What a cutie! And sure to bring luck to all youse folks at Popula!	Typo.
Your kitty's name should obviously be Davinci.	Out-of-Focus seems to fit quite well.	Here are my suggestions as to nomenclature for the four-legged ball of flying fur, and the reasons behind them in the parentheses. Tufts (the fur tufts in the ears) Spaz (all kittens are such) Tears (the black marks to the inside of his eyes) Daniel (he's tiger-striped, and my fiancé [who's name is Daniel] is a tiger fanatic) Mani (those eyes will be -very- adept at manipulating to get what he wants) Blessings and kitty treats for the furball	Name him Spoon (like the battle cry of the infamous superhero, The Tick).	well the kitten has a M on his forehead so I think he should be called Marvel.......short for the marvelous cat he will become
Some suggestions: To extend your metaphor a bit: Quark Neutrino Tachyon Folklore References: Whiffenpoof Pixie Pookah Banshee (if said cat makes a racket) Literary References: Ariel Puck I'll send more as I think of them	Howdy, I had a cat that looked just like that once. I named him Nomis. If that doesn't float your boat try Raoul. Everyone who is loved by someone deserves to be called Raoul at least once in their life.	The kitten already has a name. It's written all over his face. The name is, "The Boss."	I am writng from my son-in law's computer, so if you just hit reply, (were you inclined to) it would confuse him very much, as he is ignorant of my activities. (as well it should be) I think the cat looks like "Argent" or possibly "Boggins"...	How about naming the fur-ball "Guido" ... he has the eyes of an mischievous Italian lover.
Muette (pronounced Mew-ette, French for dumb female) or Muet (same pronounciation, for a male)	If this is the cat from hell,the name should be Luther. [maybe]	Cat Names: Viola (yes, I know it's a boy cat and a girl name but that's what's so darn cute about it) Tomato (as in - "Tomato the Cat")	Kitte Kitte (pronounced kit-tay kit-tay, like the famous Kunta Kinte from ROOTS)	How about Schroeder or Quark?
Flash..........	How about Chaz?	Dear Sir, Given his predilection for feline particulate behavior, I would be inclined to suggest Heisbenberg. Those among us with a slightly less appealing sense of humor have suggested Schrodinger, in the same spirit as those who have called the monster by its creator's name lo these many years. One could simply call the creature Principle, but it would no doubt be labouring the joke to so do. Then again, Muffin is rather sweet, too.	Boomshay-boomshay.	Hairball
Something I've heard of a million times, but am not completely sure to have ever seen one: GIZMO Don't forget neutering - lest you and all your possessions be pungently marked for life.   Sincerely, A fellow ailurophile	how's about SLICK	If this little giant of a small fry is really the up and down and in and out kinda kitty you discribe him as, I would suggest "Turbo Terror". BUT, if his niche is really just to get you to scratch an itch, and he blows in and out like a hot dry wind, I suggest "Tumble Weed" Thank you for your consideration! And while your juggleing this whiff of a ball of fluff, check this out... www.koochiekoopersians.homestead.com	The cat is "Roscoe" thnks	Hawthorne
Tornado	I had a cat of similar locomotion as a child. We called him "Buckshot" for the way he blasted in and out the door. Handsome puss.	I would like to suggest you combine the rambuctions of a young male cat with a name that would invoke the epitome of a contemplative-activist. In the spirit of redirecting and obsorbing that pure unbridled zest for life, I would suggest the name: THOMAS MERTON. Tom for a male cat--not so original, but the mental picture of someone in an office atmosphere to go about calling THomas MErrrrrtttonnnnn or otherwise, invoking the memory of a modern day monk-contemplative-activist, at a feeding time or a moments quiet conversation and companionship with THomas MErrrrrtttonnnnn. Well it actually makes my day. Thanks for the opportunity. One of the cats at the CanisLatrans abbey was recently named Teresa (the little flower) of Avila, Teresa for short, is a constant reminder of a of a saintly role model--and her life work. I would invite you to hit our website (under constant reconstruction) at: http://homepages.about.com/kawyotee/canislatransabbey/ chatelaine of Canis Latrans Abbey.	Inspired by the characterization of the critter as a "hurricane from hell", my offering for a name is: Mitch	Hunca- Munca from the B. Potter tale Two bad mice
1. Noname 2. Bill's Love Child 3. Jesse's Love Child 4. Ka Choo !	Gentlepeople: I recognize this spirit fragment known (in former and future universes) as Wizard. A Wizard by any other name. . .	Good heavens! Don't you have anyone there who speaks cat? Simply ask it, it's name! Failing that, I guess, from the picture and description that "Zipper" might be appropriate (as in one who zips in and out, not to be confused with the device to hold peices of a garment together). Hope this has been of some assistance!	This cat is clearly a "Dinker". If that doesn't suit berhaps "Dioge" pronounced dee-oh-gee. Always a suitable name for a cat.	How about Moe.
Hello, Since he has been leaping, whizzing, and bouncing, I think "Jester" might be appropriate.	All new cats are aptly named "Sprinkles". I choose not to give any graphic details here. Send me whatever you like, Oliver! *snicker* p.s. Don't send the cat though!	I am not into name that anything, nor am I terribly clever. However, in a non-sleep induced mood (I have been up all night doing a budget decision item - that's a begging document for additional FTE - to support the IT environment in a state agency - Yea, day job is as a lazy bureaucrat. -Does help keep the rest of this operation afloat.) Anyway, enough whining or is it whinning - whatever - I decided he looked like a Voxie since he is going to be around all of you Vox Pop folk and looks like he could be a noisy one. Hope you find a fitting name. So what's the prize?	Fireball. I've had a Fireball before, and she was a good, good kitty.	He looks like a "ROCKY" to me.
Precious :)	Higgs	Hi there, My sister takes in stray cats, and tries (usually successfully) to find homes for them. She also runs what she calls "a nursing home for old/ailing cats". So, when last month our local police (of a very small town) rescued a kitten from a storm drain, they of course, took it immediately to Stephanie. It looks just like your cat, and she named him "Eddie". She has since found a home for Eddie, and the local police, have since brought her another kitten.	name him dexter norton =)	ig·nis fat·u·us Etymology: Medieval Latin, literally, foolish fire Synonyms: MIRAGE, hallucination, illusion, Delusion , phantasm
Le Bete Jete- LBJ for short. He looks pretty macho, ambitious, and sneaky. But not, I hope, tragic.	How about "Nervenius" for the nerve center.	I think that the cat should be named Zipper. Not the one on your pants but the one that bounces off the walls. This name will fit any cat that zips and rips about like a hellion. Good luck with the felis-domesticus! My only other advice is to look for a kitty litter product called feline pine. It is a pine based litter that has no compitition as far as I am concerned. You can flush it right down the toilet when it comes time to cleaning. There are other brands of the same nature that come under a different name. Ask your pet stores if they carry anything similar to this pine based litter and you will not regret it. Remember, Zipper is really the point of this response. Thank you for your time and enjoy.	This cat looks just like one I had, which I only owned a few months as a kitten before he disappeared, probably lost to an owl or something. Since I miss him after ten years, I hope you will call him Bob. This seems like a rather unimaginative name, except whenever you utter the name, you must do so in about the highest pitch voice you can muster. You'll see that the name "Bob" will make you laugh when you say it, and he will cock his head a bit, which is his way of laughing with you. Good luck. If he is a girl it does not matter.	My suggestion would be: Shaky - which is short for Shakespeare (literary), Shakespaw (pun) and his demeanor (too shaky to hold still for a photo).

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