To call my cat Plum Plum?

[Gingerkittycats]

Ever since I was a child I have wanted a cat called Plum Plum (Plum for short). DH has finally agreed to get a cat and a tiny ginger kitten is arriving on Christmas Eve. Plum now seems even more appropriate as a festive name but DH is not convinced

I also like Remi but this has been veto-ed. DH likes Alfred and Edward but I think these are much too grand for a tiny, fluffy cat!

So … AIBU to want to call my cat Plum Plum and, if so, what shall I call him?

Plum is ok, plum plum That’s quite embarrassing tbh. But then it’s a cat, so it doesn’t really matter.

Plum Plum is a bit… Testicle Testicle.

Plum is fine, Plum Plum is too far IMO.

Plum is as good a name as any.

I also really like your DHs suggestions.
'Alf! Whiskas!'

It's almost a shame that you can't wait to find out the cat's personality before choosing a name. Some cats are so aloof and independent whereas some are just cuddle bundles!

Plum Plum, nn Plum, is a great name for a cat 😁
I'd never make the testicle connection, not like you're calling the cats Balls Balls.

Plum Plum, Plum for short, His Royal Highness Sir Plumulous Plumther of Plumbville for long.
Sounds good to me.

@hotmeatymilk

Plum Plum is a bit… Testicle Testicle.

Yeah that was my first thought too.

You know cats should have at least 3 names so maybe a 'proper' one and Plum as a nickname?

FWIW I like Edward...but I'm biased as I have an Edie/Ed/Edward/Eddington/EddyTeddy....or Edith when she's naughty 😁!

Plum fine, Plum Plum not so much.

Remi also cute

Professor Plum (a la Cluedo)?

As PPs have said Plum on its own is fine. I was having a discussion with DC and their friend just last night about cat names, and Plum was one we all liked.

My cats called scout but answers to little
Bitch. I'm sure your cat won't mind being called plum plum

I suggest Barry or Keith.

I think plum is awesome! However I shouldn't be listened to as I had a dog called Fanny 😂

@AwkwardPaws27

Professor Plum (a la Cluedo)?

PC Plum a la Balamory

Sir Alfred Edward Plum Plum I is the only real compromise here.

Never call a cat anything you can't shout out of the back door. My aunt who is terribly innocent and of another age altogether called her jet black cat black pussy. I used to cringe and die when she called for him.

Plum is too testicley.

Has the name come from somewhere?

Brown girl in the ring

@AwkwardPaws27

Professor Plum (a la Cluedo)?

I love this

I didn’t think of the testicle connotations of plum plum! Is plim plim any better? (I’m ever hopeful!)

@MintyCedric I’m loving the literary reference there. And I agree with @heldinadream: full title; ‘normal’ name and nickname. The naming of cats is an important matter!

@RavenclawsRoar

Sir Alfred Edward Plum Plum I is the only real compromise here.

You could be right …

You'll probably end up giving him another nickname anyway.

I'd call her Plum and have Plum Plum as a cute NN.

Plum is a fantastic name! I don't think let's really need nicknames, just call them the name you want to call them?
I know someone who has a cat she called Oscar but immediately announced he would go by Ozzie, I find this so odd. The cat doesn't know or care!

Plumfred Plumward the First, nn Plumplum or Plum for short?