This calico beauty has a new home. With us. She came to us after being hit by a car, looking pretty bad indeed, and has made a remarkably rapid recovery. The vet thinks she's OK. She's now leaping around the studio, climbing onto the top of the piano, jumping up onto counters, chasing a string for as many hours as I'll play with her, eating well, and generally taking over.
What she needs is a name, and somehow the perfect one is eluding us. We think she speaks French rather than English (but she's smart!) and it might be nice for her to have a French name, but we're open to all ideas. Short. One or two syllables. So -- suggestions? And even a reward: if we pick your name I'll send you your choice of any book from the Phoenicia list, or a copy of 'Walking With Zeke" by Chris Clarke.
And I promise --no, I really promise-- this will not become a Cat Blog! (Ok, just once in a while.)
Colette. She looks like Collette to me.
Posted by: Kim | April 08, 2011 at 03:41 PM
Oh, she is gorgeous! I have no suggestions for names, but I do have serious envy. Give her a pat for me!
Posted by: Kate Smith | April 08, 2011 at 03:41 PM
yeux verts
or
trouve
:-)
Posted by: Susan Elbe | April 08, 2011 at 03:47 PM
How about Colette? Wonderful pictures btw.
Posted by: Lilian Nattel | April 08, 2011 at 03:57 PM
Zoe!
Posted by: magnolia | April 08, 2011 at 04:04 PM
I'm sorry, but I have to say that your cat's name is definitely Eloïse. If it needs to be shortened, you may use "Elo" or "Lo."
Don't ask my why, but I took one look at her and the name arrived unbidden, as if before you even asked!
Posted by: NT | April 08, 2011 at 04:19 PM
Rosé.
or: Susan.
or: Chachlique
Posted by: Natalie | April 08, 2011 at 05:15 PM
Mado.
but I like Chachlique also.
Posted by: Vivian | April 08, 2011 at 06:14 PM
I've always wanted to name a cat Zodi.
Posted by: kat | April 08, 2011 at 06:59 PM
I won't attempt a name, just a comment that she is beautiful and exotic. Lucky you. Hope she likes whatever name you pick out. (I'm assuming you will run the name past her first to make sure she'll answer to it). LOL
Posted by: Jan | April 08, 2011 at 08:12 PM
Cadeau
Destin
Chanceux
Jeu
Joli
(You three are very fortunate. That's what I'm thinking! But I defer to the joli chat!) I'm so very happy.
Posted by: Deb | April 08, 2011 at 09:35 PM
Brigitte.
She is adorable, and lucky to have found you. I love calicos...
Posted by: Hannah Stephenson | April 08, 2011 at 10:25 PM
What a pity Beth, I do not know French. I wish I knew, atleast for the reward that you offer :) Let me recommend these Tamil names - Kani, Azhagi or Ezhil (meaning beauty), Roja, Valli, Arasi
(Queen), Thangam (Gold)...
Posted by: Uma Gowrishankar | April 08, 2011 at 11:02 PM
No name suggestions, but I'm glad she's staying!
Posted by: Dave | April 09, 2011 at 12:07 AM
Bonne Chance?
Posted by: Susurra | April 09, 2011 at 01:31 AM
Minette? A bit of a classic but it's always cute. Can't wait to meet her!
There's also Charlotte.
Posted by: Martine | April 09, 2011 at 02:02 AM
Oh, what a sweetie!
Which is Doucette, I suppose.
Manon? or Ninon? Camille?
Posted by: Jean | April 09, 2011 at 05:58 AM
Tricolore - I know it's three syllables. She's gorgeous.
Posted by: Fire Bird | April 09, 2011 at 07:05 AM
Minnaloushe, from "The Cat and the Moon" (Yeats)
Our long-haired calico with white whiskers is Theodora, though! She is a great hunter of socks and gloves.
Posted by: marly youmans | April 09, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Stay away from names with the letter S. It sounds like a hiss. I like Colette, or Chloe. She is lovely and will really add to your life. There is nothing as comforting as the love of a good cat.
Posted by: zuleme | April 09, 2011 at 04:59 PM
Oh but she looks so much like my Mina, another brave little cat whose courage and determination saved her life when the vets had given up on her and we brought her home to die. She's lying on my bed demanding my attention right now, seven years later almost to the day!
I'd call her Liberte, Libby for short
or Gigi
or Anouche
or....
Posted by: Julie | April 09, 2011 at 07:32 PM
Nicolette.
Posted by: Bill | April 09, 2011 at 10:19 PM
Chantal.
Posted by: Diana | April 09, 2011 at 11:25 PM
Sauvon? Been a while since my high school french so I hope that's right--means saved?
Posted by: mary | April 09, 2011 at 11:27 PM
Mignon
in name and in character?
Please, put an end to my wandering round the house muttering cat names!
Posted by: Julie | April 10, 2011 at 04:50 AM