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Turkish Cat Names (500 Male And Female Ideas)

Naming your Turkish cat requires a careful decision, and using a Turkish name can set your cat apart from others. Turkish cats breeds such as the Turkish Van and Turkish Angora deserve a unique and/or traditional Turkish name.

Read our comprehensive guide below to get the best ideas for male and female Turkish cat names.

We will explore various influences for choosing cat names, such as cultural tradition, personality traits, and more.

Lets dive in.

Male Turkish Cat Names

Male names differ a bit from female names for Turkish cats, but they are just as beautiful. Some of them derive from the Turkish language.

Others integrate cultural names and nicknames from around the world to note the excellence of these cats. You can even use some of these names interchangeably for female cats as well.

Uzay
Tutku
Atabey
Behlil
Aloha
Asil
Vecdi
Battal
Ufuk
Vecihi
Alp
Uluc
Ugur
Aziz
Antalya
Besim
Tuna
Umur
Abu
Vedat
Khan
Kadri
Eber
Yildiz
Teku
Sarmen
Solomon
Whisper
Ambrose
Ahmet
Aksoy
Tuzcu
Vuslat
Bincie
Niels
Aksu
Gesel
Vegas
Kedisi
Mithral
Azan
Selim
Velvet
Ankara
Var
Shila
Ada
Haşmet
Muhittin
Leo
Karabaş
Karamel
Limon
Duman
Nisan
Avatar
Sultan
Zeytin
Apti
Şeker
Beyaz
Paşa
Sütlaç
Poni
Tomi
Bıdık
Taner
Tayyar
Vahit
Unal
Talu
Aral
Baris
Ali
Alaattin
Utkan
Yumak
Mina
Leydi
Pamuk
Şanslı
Felix
Kedi
Çapul
Mestan
Azman
Ares
Osman
Bulut
Gofret
Minoş
Edgar
Minnoş
Max
Çakıl
Miya
Çilek
Fehmi
Oscar
Bok
Yok
Peluş
Şirin
Ballılimon
Deniz
Berk
Hâris
Tom
Marinems
Marmelat
Tarçın
Ceyda
Muffin
Neko
Gri
Hideo
Floki
Mara
Latte
Altan
Zilli
Urian
Papatya
Tedy
Vefa
Sema
Seyfi
Pistosh
Temel
Memo
Leman
Morpheus
Melda
Aslan
Ates
Tayfun
Hennessey
Giggles
Ember
Hazel
Fiver
Ebony
Flame
Volkan
Kurt
Baby Cat
Sugar Babe
Ed
Calico
Turk
Starbuck
Posh Spice
Vern
Fitz
WahWah
Lilo
Chatty Cathy
CatDog
Catillac
Angelicat
K-Fur
Casper
Cat Man Do
CopperTop
Unver
Ninja
Muhammad Ali
Tiger
White Knight
Dragon
Fluffy
Patches
Socks
Smokey
Tabby
Shadow
Chili
Kahlua
Popcorn
Pepper
Mango
Brownie
Snickers
Inky
Fuzzy
Alpha
Buddha
Tarzan
Sami
Arslan
Fang
Alpine
Eragon
Noble
Frosty
Rumor
Sherlock
Mr. Big
Wolf
Albatross
Champion
Checkers
Midnight
Spot
Sputter
Allegro
Lucky
Blue
Blue Boy
Marbles
Rascal
Kitty
Snowy
Phantom
Ghosty
Kit
Watson
Nacho
Hershey
Twinkie
Cheddar
Peanut
Carrots
Miso
Booboo
Pumpkin
Bullet
Sushi
Curry
Jax
Alaska
Kiwi
Chai
Oreo
Goldey
Eskimo
Walter
Aquarius
Rocky
Freckles
Google
Puddles
Qwerty
Rainbow
Firefly
Racer
Pixel
Ajax
Bogie
Jazzy

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Female Turkish Cat Names

Female names for Turkish cats can be unique from the male names and have a certain ring to them. These draw inspiration from mythology, Turkish names, funny/cute names, and more.

Try out these names for your queen Turkish Van or Turkish Angora cat.

Solmaz
Sahika
Adil
Ulker
Antalya
Allegra
Aysel
Bensu
Aloha
Abu
Alaska
Siir
Bogie
Whisper
Gold or Goldie
Eskimo
Freckles
Google
Velvet
Hennessey
Cameo
Asena
Puddles
Qwerty
Ajax
Rainbow
Racer
Pixel
Skye
Vegas
Buddha
Jaiyk
Fitz
Alpha
Melda
Sans
Alex
Fanny
Lolita
Francie
Jane
Diana
Fang
Azima
Gilead
Evren
Jazzy
Almond
Garnet
Arzu
Leyla
Adnan
Mara
Albatross
Ela
Jax
Silav
Beste
Alpine
Izih
Zeki
Etugen
Frosty
Mercury
Hosca
Yasmina
Aida
Antalya
Omer
Tanyeli
Asuman
Giggles
Ember
Bullet
Hazel
Fiver
Ebony
Flame
Sule
Belig
Ulku
Kumru
Kübra
Songul
Simge
Sermin
Jade
Puff
Vanilla Ice
Olaf
Lily
Daisy
Celesta
Fleur
Aquarius
Alanya
Nettie
Petra
Belgin
Laurelin
Asya
Pati
Momo
Eyşan
Evet
Smokey
Portakal
Ponçik
Pampiş
Sasha
Kestane
Havuç
Tavian
Ruth
Leena
Treasure
Luna
Kore
Atletiks
Artemis
Lili
Angela
Süslü
Elsa
Lena
Maviş
Belda
Yavru
Viski
Yumoş
Elvira
Xayala
Misha
Kara Kedi
Lina
Çikita
Lucy
Nazlı
Maya
Minnak
Kömür
Mor Mır
Hina
Ulviye
Sofia
Prenses
Lyxa
Kara
Mila
Yuna
Pisigim
Melek
Tombik
Pisi
Hera
Venüs
Pakize
Demi
Yavru Köpek
Muska
Tontiş
Kediş
Lucky
Göbüş
Peri
Amy
Kartopu
Mırnav
Aytac
Mia
Mavi
Sarı
Toprak
Müjgan
Kadife
Kar Topu
Liş
Emerald
Violet
Mergen
Cloudy
Dolly
Peridot
Floof
Bellona
Kitty
Marbles
Tabby
Phantom
Patches
Lokum
Sema
Sennur
Zuleika
Angelina
Fabri
Isa
Shalyk
Moonbeam
Misty
Goldie
Amber
Lilu
Muezza
Verda
Seyda
Vildan
Boncuk
Arya
Edie
Zada
Frances
Tengri
Layla
Aphrodite
Liesa
Kristal
Antigone
Kayra
Snowy
Shadow
Fluffy
Spot
Kit
Inky
Checkers
Socks
Blue
Kahlua
Popcorn
Pepper
Mango
Brownie
Snickers
Rascal
Midnight
Fuzzy
Nacho
Hershey
Twinkie
Cheddar
Peanut
Carrots
Miso
Pumpkin
Sushi
Curry
Kiwi
Chai
Oreo

Cat Name Inspiration

Inspiration for your cat's name can come from many sources.

Some base their cat's name on its personality Others base the name on the appearance or country of origin.

Physical Appearance Inspiration

When choosing the name of your cat, you may consider its looks to decide upon the right one. Traits like coat color, coat pattern, and resemblances are good places to start.

For example, if your cat has a coat with a mixture of black, white, and gray fur, you might call it by a name that contains those colors. Examples include Oreo, Cookie, Rain, Shadow, or Ashes.

Or perhaps your cat has big, fluffy fur, as most Turkish cats do. In this case, it may be cute to call the cat something like Fluffy, Shaggy, or Lion (another type of cat with a big mane).

You may even name your cat based on a unique physical trait like its eye color, dawning on names like Blue, Misty, or Goldie to match the eye.

Personality Inspiration

On the other hand, a cat's personality is also a good indicator of what you should call it. Cats with energetic personality traits are well suited to names like Perky, Poppy, Spirit, Thumper, or Electra.

Or maybe you have a shy and reserved Turkish cat. He or she may do well with a name like Baby, Buttercup, Mouse, or Pocket.

Fast and darty cats could receive a name like Sprint, Sparky, or Dasher.

Cultural Or Traditional Inspiration

And of course, if you have one of the Turkish breeds of cat, then you may want to give it a classic Turkish name. (Refer to the ones mentioned in the list above.)

Turkish names have a cultural connection to the origin of the breed. The Turkish Angora and Turkish Van cat breeds initially came from Turkey.

If you have a Turkish Angora cat (also known as an Ankara cat), its ancestors go back to the Angora region of Turkey in the 17th century. These long-haired and typically white, fluffy cats inspire Turkish names like Solmaz, Sahika, and Adil.

If you have a Turkish Van cat, its ancestors also go back to Turkey, in the Southeast region. Known for their hunting and sociable qualities, these Turkish cats may inspire names like Hunter or Artemis.

Turkish Gods And Goddesses Inspiration

If you really want to give your Turkish cat a special name, you could inspire its name from a higher power.

Some names have inspiration in Turkish gods and goddesses. These include Kayra - the Supreme Spirit, Zada - God of Wind, and the God of the Sky named Tengri.

A cat with a regal or empowered personality may deserve a name like one of these.

Help Choosing the Right Name

If you need help choosing the right name, all you have to do is consider what aspect of your cat is most important to you. Is it the personality, appearance, energy, or something else?

1. Consider Using Nicknames And Short Names

Picking a name that can easily become shortened into a nickname and easy to spell at the veterinarian may be convenient for you.

For example, if your cat's name is Mr. Whiskers, you could nickname it Whisky.

Maybe you choose a name that is short in its own right, something that is easy to remember for anyone who meets your cat. You want to pick a name that will stick.

2. Remember That The Name Will Last For Years

Other factors you should consider include the permanence of the name. Make sure the name you choose is one you are comfortable with for a long time.

Turkish Angora cats can live anywhere between 9 and 14 years. Alternatively, Turkish Van cats can live as long as 17 years, so you'll want to pick a name for the long run.

3. Does It Feel Right?

It's essential to make sure the name feels right. There is no exact science to this, but most pet owners get a good feeling when they've finally landed on the right name for their cat.

When the name rolls off your tongue, does it make you think of your cat?

If not, you may need to go back to the drawing board and choose a more suitable one.

Conclusion

When naming your Turkish cat - whether it's a Turkish Angora cat or a Turkish Van cat - you'll want to choose carefully and consider the aspects of your cat that matter most to you.

There are many options when it comes to both male and female cat names. And the influences include mythological names, ancient gods and goddesses, your cat's personality traits, physical attributes, and more.

Choose a name that matters to you and one that you can live with for a long time.

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