Naming Your New Cautious Cat
Have you brought home a timid kitty, who is now hiding under large furniture, far from your reach? If so, you may be in the market for a clever scaredy-cat name, for your new skittish companion.
These unique cat names will honor your jittery kitty’s need to vamoose or exit stage right, right away! Find names from famous recluses, cunning hideouts, as well as history’s infamous cowards.
Shy Cat Names From Famous Recluses
At one time, each of these famous artists sought the limelight and international approbation. But, in time they found it necessary to retreat from the world, preferring the pleasure of the company of a few close confidants.
Consider one of these genius recluse names for your kitty to bestow the aura of a prodigy on your new kitty companion.
Agatha – In 1926, Agatha Christie disappeared for 11 days. It remains a mystery to this day what happened to her; was it amnesia or a publicity stunt? We will never know.
Bowie – David Bowie, a musical genius.
Brontë – Emily Brontë, poet and novelist, author of Wuthering Heights.
Chappelle – Dave Chappelle, a comedian who disappeared mid-season during filming for The Dave Chappelle Show in 2005.
Dickinson – Emily Dickinson, poet.
Ditko – Steve Ditko, co-creator of The Amazing Spiderman.
Flannery – Flannery O’Connor, Southern Gothic author.
Garbo – Greta Garbo, actress.
Harper – Harper Lee, author of To Kill A Mockingbird, and best friend of Truman Capote.
Hughes – Howard Hughes, billionaire, inventor, movie mogul, and aviator.
Kubrick – Stanley Kubrick, Hollywood director.
Munch – Edvard Munch, painter of The Scream.
Salinger – J. D. Salinger, novelist and author of Catcher in the Rye.
Sly – Sly Stone, elusive music producer.
Syd – Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd band member who tripped his way to seclusion.
Wilson – Brian Wilson, Beach Boys musical genius.
Soft Names for Timid Kitties
- Abbey
- Abbott
- Caitiff
- Creampuff
- Cupcake
- Daisy
- Feather
- Lily
- Moffie
- Monk
- Mousie
- Namby
- Nancy
- Nebbish
- Nellie
- Nun
- Pamby
- Pansy
- Pussy
- Robin
- Sissy
- Snowflake
- Sparrow
Names for Shy Cats That Like to Hide
Some cats are very social when company arrives, especially if the guests dislike or fear cats. Timid kitties often hide during the gathering, and can only be apprehended when peeking their head around a corner to see if the coast is clear yet.
These shy cat names honor the cat’s ability to hide in plain sight, either low down under furniture or up high on top of refrigerators and shelving. Consider naming your cat after a favorite hideout or stash.
- AWOL
- Bolter
- Brutus
- Cache
- Cave
- Cubby
- Dacha
- Diver
- Dodger
- Drey
- Dugout
- Harbor
- Haunt
- Haven
- Hikkomori
- Houdini
- Judas
- Oasis
- Outlaw
- Rebel Rebel
- Renegade
- Salon
- Shrine
- Skiver
- Snatch
- Snitch
- Stash
- Ward
- Warren
- Zoar
Cat Names That Mean Shy, Stealthy, or Panic
High-strung kitties tend to be easily startled. A sudden noise or unexpected movement can quickly have them jumping for cover. Panic mode is often replaced with cool insouciance, once they realize the coast is clear.
These unique cat names honor the panicked, duck-and-cover moves of the timorous fraidy-cat.
- Antsy
- Bashful
- Blush
- Bogey
- Candy
- Chronic
- Clutch
- Coy
- Dicey
- Faint
- Flit
- Fluster
- Fraidy
- Frantic
- Frenzy
- Fussy
- Hermit
- Hinky
- Hustle
- Jittery Joe
- Jumpy
- Leery
- Lurker
- Meeks
- Mim
- Mousy
- Panic
- Peeper
- Ponce
- Pouncey
- Prowler
- Quiver
- Rip Torn
- Ruffles
- Rush
- Schemiel
- Shade
- Shadow
- Shady
- Shivers
- Skater
- Sleuth
- Slinky
- Slyboots
- Sneaker
- Snoop
- Sookie
- Spaz
- Split
- Spooky
- Spotter
- Stalker
- Sweep
- Tizzy
- Twitch
- Whimpey
- Wreck
Infamous Coward Names From History and Fiction
Darius – Persian King who was the first to turn and flee after Alexander the Great’s army had routed the Persians.
Ford – Robert Ford famously shot Jesse James in the back.
Hull – William Hull infamously surrender Ft. Detroit to the British without a fight.
McFly – From Back to the Future, George McFly is the nerdy father of Marty McFly, getting pushed around by the school bully, until his son returns from the future and teaches him how to stand up and be a man.
Scar – The Lion King.
Sherriff of Nottingham – Famously avoided conflicts with Robinhood.
Sir Robin – Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Sir Robin bravely runs away from many duels.
Final Thoughts on Scaredy-Cats
If your new kitty has tucked himself away under the bed or on top of the refrigerator, just give him or her a little time to adjust. Placing cat trees by windows can help him to come out of hiding, as they feel safest when they can look down on the household activities from a high perch. Giving him his space and tasty food will eventually win the day.
© 2024 Barbara Fitzgerald
