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Is it weird or demeaning to name an affectionate pet after a parent who’s passed?

I got a new kitten about a year ago and she was feral at first. (I trapped her on my porch on the anni of my dad’s death, actually) originally I was gonna bring her to the animal shelter so she could be adopted but I ended up keeping her.

She turned out to be the sweetest most loving animal. She prefers me to anyone else in the household. It’s like she is a little wise soul who senses I’m lost. Shes not aloof like most cats - she’s engaged and responsive to just about every single thing I do. Given a choice between sitting in a sunny window or sitting with me, she will pick me. Sleeping on her own on a fluffy blanket, or napping with me, it’s me, and she brings her toy mouse to bed too. She will self entertain sometimes if I’m busy but the second I stop she will tap me, kick me, reach out for me or nudge her nose right into my hand for pets on the head. Even though I officially take care of her, I feel like she takes care of me and her companionship is far more profound than any other animal I’ve had - even some dogs.

I wouldn’t change her name now, but sometimes I think I should have named her after my mom because she was also forever loving and intuitive with a special bond to me. But then I think maybe that’s weird and insulting in some way.
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Piper · 61-69, F
A little bit "weird", maybe, but it doesn't seem at all demeaning to me. Your thought of doing it was...is clearly out of love and appreciation for your mom. What a great thing all around, that you kept that kitten instead of taking her a shelter. .