Marcia was the lucky winner who got to select the name for our little cow kitty. Im Marcia's words, here's her selection and how it came to be.....
When I first saw this adorable little guy -- all I could think of was Oliver Hardy -- don't ask me why as the black eyebrow mark would seem best suited to Groucho Marx. So, of course, once you have a name in your head, it's really impossible to think of anything else! Well, my dad loved Laurel and Hardy, so I think I am going to go with Oliver for the first name -- and I expect he will be a bundle of laughs (and exasperation) for his new owners (as I believe Oliver was to Stan in the old movies!). And, in honor of Opal and her now famous "5 pennies," let's go with Nicholas as a middle name (even though the derivation of nickel has nothing to do with Nicholas) -- so.... introducing Oliver Nicholas Furman to the world!
Nice work, Marcia! Excellent choice. Oliver is an outstanding physical comedian, so it suits him so perfectly!
Have a good morning, everyone. I'll be back later today to announce another name.
Oliver seems like a great name for this little guy! And oh my goodness he is such a cutie!!
ReplyDeleteSuch bright eyes! Yes, Oliver is a perfect name for this little cow kitty!
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ReplyDeleteI love the name! He definitely looks like an Oliver. I also love the 3 little polka dots on his little nose! :D
ReplyDeleteI love 2-tone noses.
ReplyDeleteOooh good choice Marcia!
ReplyDeleteThe little polka dots make him look even more like a cow kitty. <3
Hooray for Oliver Nicholas! Great job Marcia!! He is just precious.
ReplyDeleteWonderful name for a remarkable kitty! Hurray for Oliver and a big cheer for the special recognition of Opal (who I'm sure will learn how her five pennies contributed to the naming process). Oliver Nicholas...you are, little one!
ReplyDeleteI love him. And I love the name.
ReplyDeletePerfect name for a perfect little boy!
ReplyDeleteI love giving my cats a middle name, too. I've had Dusty Rabbit (because her fur was like a rabbit's), Peanut Butter (for obvious reasons), and Cinder (dare I say it..) Ella.
ReplyDeleteJust can't think of anything to go with "Smudge" though.. poor Smudge.
A friend of mine was always jealous of their middle names, since she did not have one. :)
Love the moniker on this little guy, seems to fit so very well.
What a wonderful name and I love the Opal reference in his middle name. His little noise is so adorable...
ReplyDeletePerfect name, indeed! He looks so mischievous - but in a good way! Absolutely adorable.
ReplyDeleteWell, golly, Olly!
ReplyDeleteHe is shocked, SHOCKED I tell you to have such a distinguished name.
ReplyDeleteOf course he reminded you of Oliver Hardy. His nose dots look like a little Ollie mustache. Those "Don't ask me why.", gut-level, 1st impressions tend to be spot on. Great call!
ReplyDelete@ anon, I think "muffin" is the only possible middle name for Smudge.
ReplyDeleteTHANKS, other 'Anon'! That is a good middle name for my Smudgie.. :)
ReplyDeleteNever fear, Marcia. My tux boy was named Groucho for his little nose mustache. Mr. Marx does not go unremembered in cat-dom (as if this were a concern for him?).
ReplyDeleteYay for little Oliver Nicholas!
Thanks all for the good words! And, now that I see a new picture of him, he looks even more like Oliver Hardy with the nose dots like Ollie's mustache -- as Nanette pointed out above! I think the black and white cow kitty also reminded me of the old black and white films before color took over!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I just love this little guy and just wish I was in the Tacoma area to give him a forever home! He has stolen my heart! But then, I say that about every bunch of kitties!
Awww, one of my fosters is named Oliver. I call him Ollie Bear. This Oliver looks like the cutest of the bunch! (But don't tell the other ones I said that.)
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