Can We Really Guess Your Cat’s Name in Only 30 Questions?

By: Emily Maggrett
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Can We Really Guess Your Cat’s Name in Only 30 Questions?
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About This Quiz

Let's face it: cats get a bad rap. Many people consider dogs to be superior pets because of their loyal and affectionate natures. But cats can be just as sweet and loving as dogs. They might also be more aloof, persnickety, mischievous, or adorable because cats have remarkably diverse personalities. Unlike dogs, they're not obsessed with pleasing others, which gives them more psychological range. But that's precisely why we love them, isn't it?

If your answer to that question is "yes," we want to hear more from you! Because this quiz is designed with true cat lovers in mind. We think that there are distinct patterns in how people name their cats, which are based on their cats' personalities. So, we need cat owners like you to put our theories to the test! 

We're going to ask you all about your cat, from their look and breed to whether they like to maul blankets. Your answers will be used to help us create a personality profile for your feline friend, which we'll match to various names in our database. When you finish the quiz, we'll give you our best guess as to what your fur baby's name is. Want to see if we get it right (or wrong)? Take this quiz!

What breed is your feline friend?
Persian
Maine Coon
Russian Blue
Good old-fashioned house cat

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How would you describe your pet's coat?
Long and fluffy
Short and stripey
Short and grey
Black as the night

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Would you say your cat is weird or normal?
Prissy, but normal
Wild and wacky
Weird, in a mysterious way
My cat is so weird, I think she might be a witch!

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Do you let your cat go outside?
I let my cat out during the day but not at night.
Yes, otherwise there would be screaming day and night.
I do, but my cat rarely leaves the porch.
No, that's dangerous for the songbirds.

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What's your cat's most annoying habit?
Knocking over glasses of water for attention
Loudly meowing when displeased
Tracking litter dust all over the bathroom
Scratching up my couch

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If your cat's life were made into a movie, what genre would it be?
Romance
Action
Drama
Comedy

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Who is your cat's favorite person?
Me!
My partner
My cat is a narcissist
Whoever fills up the food bowl!

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Have you ever referred to your cat as your "fur baby"?
Always!
Yuck, never.
My cat would fire me if I did that.
Only when no one else was listening

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When fighting other cats, does your cat usually win?
My cat runs from fights.
My cat wins every fight.
My cat rarely fights but usually wins.
My cat loves to fight but usually loses.

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How would you describe your cat's purr?
Soft and sweet
Loud and proud
Nonexistent 😥
Low and gravelly

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Is your cat more Garfield or Heathcliff?
Uh, my cat is more Nermal.
Riff-Raff, actually
Heathcliff
My cat is SUCH a Garfield.

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What makes your cat act frisky?
Getting fed Fancy Feast
Virtually anything. My cat loves to play!
The scent of fish
Catnip, a feather toy, or the sound of birds chirping.

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If you saw your cat dragging a blanket through the house in its mouth, would you think it was strange or is that just another Wednesday?
That sounds strange as heck!
That's just another Wednesday at my house, bro.
My cat wouldn't do that because that's immature.
My cat does stuff like that all the time and I find it endearing.

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Could your cat win a prize at a cat show?
Oh, yeah!
Only if the prize was for "Most Rascally Varmint."
Maybe. My cat is very, very distinguished.
They don't give out prizes for being an excellent house cat, but maybe they should!

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Does your cat like being picked up?
Yes, my cat is a total lap kitty.
Yes, but only if I'm the one doing it.
No, my cat decides when people can pet him, not the other way around.
My cat is so cuddly, she leaps into strangers' arms.

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What made you adopt your cat?
I wanted a pretty, well-bred cat, and she fit the bill.
Somebody was giving away kittens and I couldn't resist.
My cat just appeared at my back door one day.
I picked out my cat at the pound, and I've never regretted it!

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Do you have more than one cat?
Yes, I have two.
I have a cat and a dog.
No, my cat is my only prince.
I had just one cat ... then she had kittens.

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Why do you love your kitty more than any other kitty in the world?
My cat is a dainty beast.
My cat has a wonderful purr.
My cat is beautiful and dignified.
My cat is hilarious!

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How much do you generally spend on treats or toys for your cat?
IDK, like $30 a month?
My cat destroys everything I buy for him, so I don't bother spending money on anything other than cat food.
Every once in a while, I bring home some catnip. So, I'm not spending much.
I never spend more than $10 a month on cat treats.

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Could you and your cat win a pet look-alike contest?
Yes! Especially since I like to dress up my kitty.
You'd have to squint REAL hard to see a likeness.
No, we're not much alike (I wish we were!)
We've both got dark hair. Does that count?

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Has your cat ever woken you up at 6 a.m.?
No, she has better manners than that!
Yes, when my cat is hungry, he wakes me up.
Once or twice, when something was really wrong
He did that when I first got him, but I trained that bad habit away.

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Do you like dogs as well as cats?
No, dogs sort of frighten me.
Yes! Dogs are the best.
No, dogs are slobbery fools.
I dig little dogs. They're so cute!

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Who's your favorite famous cat?
Maru
Tigger
Grumpy Cat
Puss in Boots

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On a scale of 1 to 10, how lazy is your cat?
10. My cat naps day and night.
2. My cat is always up to something!
6. My cat likes to chill out and watch the world burn.
4. My cat is a napper but also loves getting into trouble.

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How does your cat show you that they love you?
By watching TV with me
By chewing on my hair
By tolerating me
By purring whenever I get home

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Cats love ruining our favorite garments. On what expensive clothing item does your cat like to get their fur?
My cashmere sweater
My black work pants
My favorite scarf
My motorcycle jacket

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When angry, has your cat ever scratched you?
No, of course not!
Yes, once or twice.
Yes, at the vet, while getting an injection.
No, but my cat will "play" bite me when angry.

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How does your cat like to get your attention?
By rubbing up against my leg
By "talking" to me
By stepping on my keyboard
By climbing up my leg

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Is your cat attracted to people who don't like him?
Occasionally
Yes, always (and it's embarrassing)
Nope. Doesn't give them the time of day!
Sometimes ... it depends on whether my kitty is feeling playful.

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Let's say you were shrunk down to the size of a vole. Would your cat eat you or treat you like a kitten?
Treat me like a kitten
I would be lunch.
I honestly don't know.
My cat would try to treat me like a kitten, then eat me by accident. 😥

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