If you’ve brought a Siamese cat home, please do not that you’ve actually got a royal feline home. Also, some of you may not know but Siam is basically modern-day Thailand. And apart from what you’re thinking of, it is also quite popular for its sleek, blue-eyed cats that were once companions to the kings and queens. You may notice soon that your Siamese cat looks at you like they’re waiting for you to bow.
Now it’s pretty understandable that you wouldn’t want a generic name for them. They need something regal, something fitting their royal heritage. We’ve got some great ones for you.
But before that, you’d want to know that this cat finds mentions in ancient manuscripts that date back to 351 to 1767 AD. There are also a lot of breeds that are derived from the Siamese. They include Balinese, Birman, Burmese, Havana Brown, Himalayan, Ragdoll, etc. You’d be shocked to know that these beautiful creatures were actually rejected by Western society and considered ugly. A journalist even called them “an unnatural, nightmare kind of cat.” (1)
Good that the world realized soon. With that, let’s get on to finding a great name for your beautiful cat.
Names for Male Siamese Cats
Boon – Aren’t they one for you?
Rama - For your royal furball
Suki - Thai for “beloved”
Kinnara – A mythical Thai creature for your mythical-looking cat
Chai - Short for “cha yen,” Thailand's famous iced tea
Sawat – Thai for “prosperity”
Tuk Tuk – What’s more Thai than it?
Coco – Tribute to the tropical land
Krabi – For a cat as adventurous as the town
Tao – Thai for “turtle,” in case yours is a laid-back queen
Boba – Sweet and chewy
Muay – You need to see how they knock things off the table with a single flick of the paw
Lanna – An ancient Thai kingdom
Mango – As sweet and juicy as the Thai mangoes
Yeti – For the one with giant paws
Baht – If people can name their kids ‘Dollar,’ Baht is not a bad name for a cat
Sriracha – Both originated in Thailand
Tarzan – If your cat swings around the house like one
Ginger – Your cat doesn’t have to be orange to rock this name
Mekong – The famous river of Thailand
Our personal favorite is – Sticky Rice
Names for Female Siamese Cats
Some of the names listed above for male Siamese cats may even go well for a female. Nevertheless, we’ve got some interesting names for a female Siamese as well.
Lila – Purple in ‘Thai’
Jasmine – The national flower of Thailand
Tukta – Thai for “doll”
Kaya – “Body” in Thai, for a cat that’s known for its sleek body
Noodle – Long and thin, just like your cat
Tia – Short for Thailand, in case you want to go direct
Mali – ‘Flower’ in Thai
Siri - “Beauty” in Thai (you can test which one responds to ‘Hey Siri!’ faster)
Tida – Thai for ‘angel’
Silk – You’ll know when you brush your hand
Nim – ‘Soft’ in Thai
Sasi – Moonlight (in you know which language now)
Nara – Your source of happiness
Mai Tai – Cocktail lover?
Misty - For a cat that moves like a whisper
Ying – For your ‘Girl’
Pim – If your feline is a delicate one
Butterfly – Just that instead of flowers, it’ll love hovering around you
Khun – A Thai title for a royal feline
We’ve tried giving you the best options for your Siamese. We can understand that it can be a tough choice now that you’ve got a bunch of great names but once you do pick, do mention us on your social media. Our writers would feel appreciated.
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You’ve got to know about your cat, and you’ve got some really great name options. The next important thing you need to know is about your cat’s health. Siamese cats are predispositioned to certain medical conditions like progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), periocular leukonychia, pineal alopecia, mast cell tumors, gangliosidosis, etc. (2)
Some of these may be cured by medications while others may even need surgery. The cost of treatment here can put a big dent in your savings. Don’t worry though, we’ve got a solution for you. With pet health insurance, you can save up to 90% of the costs and much more.
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User, G. (2023, March 3). 15 Fun Facts about Siamese Cats — Elite Veterinary care. Elite Veterinary Care. https://www.eliteveterinarycare.com/blog/15-fun-facts-about-siamese-cats
Wikipedia contributors. (2024, September 12). Siamese cat. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siamese_cat
