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Ragdoll cat names: soft, sweet and calm ideas
Ragdolls were developed in California in the 1960s and are named for the way they go limp when picked up. Soft, sweet and calm names match their nature.
40 ragdoll cat names with meanings
- LunaLatin for "moon"
- MochiJapanese rice cake
- Lilythe white lily flower
- Snugglesloves cuddles
- Graciefrom Grace
- Sugarsweet and white
- Maggienickname for Margaret, "pearl"
- Marshmallowsoft white treat
- Daisythe flower; Old English "day's eye"
- Angelsweet and kind
- HachiJapanese "eight"; the loyal Akita Hachiko
- Ladynoble woman
- Buttonsmall and cute
- Sprinklescolourful topping
- Fuzzyvery fluffy
- Millienickname for Mildred/Amelia
- Ellienickname for Eleanor, "light"
- Mittenswhite paws
- Princessroyal daughter
- Pippanickname for Philippa
- Ivorycreamy white
- AikoJapanese "love child"
- BijouFrench "jewel"
- Lucyfrom Latin lux, "light"
- Rosiefrom the rose flower
- Pennynickname for Penelope; also the copper coin
- SakuraJapanese "cherry blossom"
- Pearlthe white gem
- Sadienickname for Sarah, "princess"
- Teddynickname for Theodore, "gift of God"
- MollyIrish form of Mary
- MabliWelsh form of Mabel, "lovable"
- Puddingsoft and sweet
- Rubythe red gemstone
- ChérieFrench "darling"
- Honeysweet golden honey
- Goldiegolden coat
- Callienickname for calico cats
- KikoJapanese girls' name, often written 希子 ("hope child")
- Muffinthe baked treat
Tips for choosing
- Soft: Velvet, Cloud, Snuggles.
- Blue-eyed: Sky, Indigo, Blue.
- Pick a name with one or two syllables — dogs and cats pick those up fastest.
- Avoid names that sound like commands ("Kit" vs "sit", "Bo" vs "no").
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FAQ
What is a good ragdoll cat name?
Popular picks from this list include Luna, Mochi, Lily, Snuggles, Gracie. The best name is short, easy to call and doesn't sound like a command.
How do I teach my pet its new name?
Say the name in a happy voice and reward with a treat or praise the moment your pet looks at you. Short sessions a few times a day work best; most pets respond within one to two weeks.