Looking for the ideal name for your cat while respecting the letter assigned by LOOF for 2025? Whether it’s a man or a woman, sometimes it’s hard to find an original name. Find some inspiring ideas here.
Each year a different letter is assigned to name purebred cats. In 2025 we will return to the beginning of the alphabet with the letter “A”.
Should you choose a name for your cat based on a certain letter?
It is common, especially for purebred cats, to follow an alphabetical system for naming kittens each year.
Originally, this process was implemented for purebred dogs with the creation of the Book of French Origins (LOF) in 1926 with the aim of facilitating the management of pedigrees. This rule was then adopted for cats via the Official Book of Feline Origins (LOOF).
This practice makes it possible to better organize the registration of purebred animals. For example, by 2025 all registered kittens will be required to have a name beginning with the letter “A.” However, after their adoption, these cats may have a name other than the one chosen by the breeder. The official name is always on the cat’s administrative documents, while the usual name is recorded in its health record and sometimes on its ID card. Whether your cat is purebred or not, the choice of its name is entirely up to you.
Here is the complete table of initials by year, starting in 2025:
| 2025 | HAIR |
| 2026 | B |
| 2027 | C |
| 2028 | D |
| 2029 | E |
| 2030 | F |
| 2031 | G |
| 2032 | H |
| 2033 | I |
| 2034 | J or K |
| 2035 | L |
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20 name ideas for your cat
Here are some name ideas for kittens born in 2025, the year of the letter “A”:
He:
- Apollo
- Apollo
- Aslan
- Albus
- Alfie
- Alpha
- Atlas
- Arrow
- Ares
- Ary
- Astro
- Arlo
- Asterix
- Aston
- Azure
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Woman:
- Abby
- Adorable
- Abba
- Arya
- Amethyst
- Alaska
- Andromeda
- Astrid
- Aloha
- Anouk
- Admirable
- Asia
- Ariel
Adopting an animal is a commitment, it’s a decision you’ll need to think about carefully. Don’t hesitate to contact your vet or the shelter closest to you before you start. They will be able to give you their advice on the best cat breed for you.
