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Savannah cat names: wild names for a spotted cat
Savannah cats descend from crosses between domestic cats and the African serval, giving tall, spotted, very active cats. Wild, spotted and African-inspired names suit them.
40 savannah cat names with meanings
- Ziggyzig-zag stripes; Ziggy Stardust
- Jaguarthe spotted big cat
- Cookiethe treat
- Pepperthe spice
- Polkapolka-dot pattern
- Opaliridescent gem
- ToraJapanese "tiger"
- Leopardthe spotted big cat
- Confetticolourful little dots
- Pixeltiny dot
- Tiggerthe bouncy tiger from Winnie-the-Pooh
- Cheetahthe fastest spotted cat
- Oreothe black-and-white cookie
- Patchesfor patchy coats
- Perditathe mum Dalmatian in 101 Dalmatians; Latin "lost"
- Dotfor spotted pets
- Pebbleslittle stones; the Flintstones baby
- Calicothe tricolour pattern
- Freckleslittle spots
- DasherSanta's reindeer — the fast one
- Sprinklescolourful topping
- BlitzenSanta's reindeer; German "lightning"
- Pongothe dad Dalmatian in 101 Dalmatians
- Callienickname for calico cats
- Stripesstriped coat
- Ripleythe hero of Alien
- Dottiepolka dots
- Specklestiny speckles
- Dominoblack-and-white game tile
- Rangerkeeper of the land
- Bossin charge
- Bubblesbubbly personality
- GigiFrench nickname
- Curieafter Marie Curie
- Quillfeather pen
- Dancerone of Santa's reindeer
- Steelstrong grey metal
- Togothe lead sled dog of the 1925 serum run
- Rocky"rock"; strong
- Jazzthe music; cool and smooth
Tips for choosing
- Wild names: Simba, Safari, Zuri.
- Spotted coats: Dot, Leopard, Freckles.
- 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 savannah cat name?
Popular picks from this list include Ziggy, Jaguar, Cookie, Pepper, Polka. 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.