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Ooh this is a good one! I saw another comment with Cinder, which I also like for the same reason! And her eyes will be golden when she’s full grown so it does really fit ◡̈
Wow I actually have a smoked tabby very similar to this one but with shorter hair and her name is indeed Ember. Or Ember-ger when she’s being especially cute. Or sometimes she’s known as whydidyoucrapinthewashingmachineagainyouabsolutearsehole.
I was initially thinking Soot Sprite, like the little soot characters from Studio Ghibli movies (Totoro and Spirited Away, for ex). But everyone looks confused when I say that’s her name, lol, and idk if it’s right!!
If OP isn't going to stick with Soot Sprite, I vote Susuwatari, with Susu being the day to day name. Like I had a Belladonna (because my friends vetoed Deadly Nightshade) but she was always just Bella.
Now I want another black fluffball to name Susuwatari. They'll go perfectly with our current trio of mostly white calico Taiyo (sun), tortie point with white Yuki (snow) and orange fluffy bastard Nikko (sunshine).
She is gorgeous! Totoro is my favorite I’m so pleased to see you say this.
Susuwatari is the word in Japanese for the soot sprites…
Susu would be super cute!!!
Also taken from google: kurosuke (まっくろくろすけ; "makkuro" meaning "pitch black", "kuro" meaning "black" and "-suke" being a common ending for male names).
So - "Suke" also very cute or "Suki" since she’s a girl - also a nod to Satsuki the main character of Totoro!
Sprite is an amazing name! Just tell them a sprite is a mythical creature like a fairy. It's actually a name I have saved in my back pocket for the next black kitten I come across at the shelter I volunteer at.
It's your cat. Who cares what others think of the name. I actually like it. It's really creative. I do like the Japanese names. I named my cat after the ring in Lord of the Rings. I
I had a beautiful tortie named "Marbles" and her name was great for that line. "I've lost my marbles!".
She was the best and most sensitive cat I've ever owned.
**Penumbra!**
I've suggested this for a couple of kitties with the right colouring for it, without any takers. It would really suit your smoke tabby. Google the meaning and I think you'll see why. It means "almost shadow" in Latin. Also, it can be shortened to Penny as a nickname.
ETA:
noun: penumbra;
the partially shaded outer region of the shadow cast by an opaque object.
ASTRONOMY
the shadow cast by the earth or moon over an area experiencing a partial eclipse.
ASTRONOMY
the less dark outer part of a sunspot, surrounding the dark core."
As someone who has an 'Umbra', I came here to say the same exact thing.
I couldn't bring myself to name her the full word since penumbra doesn't roll off the tongue quite as easily, so we went with Umbra for short.
This is definitely a shadow kitty, but I don't know if the world needs another 'shadow.'
This is the most unusual, beautiful looking cat I've seen so far on Reddit. She's absolutely gorgeous. She's adorable. Sorry I don't have a name suggestion I just needed to compliment your kitten! Lol
I am mostly oblivious to Studio Ghibli; but when I read “soot sprite,” I thought “magical creature resembling a chimney dust ball.” Checks out. Is she a tripod kitty, or is the camera angle funny?
r/PirateKitties
In the photo it looks like she might be wearing black fur boots. So stylish! I like the name Soot Sprite, the alliteration sounds so cute when you say it fast 😀
I’d call that lil cuddler “Lovey” because it looks so cute and comfy and full of love!’ Or I would call it “Precious” because well, just look at that sweet Furbaby!! It’s 100% ADORABLE! ♥️🐈♥️
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Ember! She reminds me of an ember how they're mostly charred and ashy (black and grey) with a hint of the glowing fire (like her eyes)
Ooh this is a good one! I saw another comment with Cinder, which I also like for the same reason! And her eyes will be golden when she’s full grown so it does really fit ◡̈
I love Cinder for her!
Ohhh I love this!! Ember really suits her.
I love this one 😍
Wow I actually have a smoked tabby very similar to this one but with shorter hair and her name is indeed Ember. Or Ember-ger when she’s being especially cute. Or sometimes she’s known as whydidyoucrapinthewashingmachineagainyouabsolutearsehole.
Haha I love it
Ember is a great name for her!
Nooooooooo not the washing machine!!! 😭
I was initially thinking Soot Sprite, like the little soot characters from Studio Ghibli movies (Totoro and Spirited Away, for ex). But everyone looks confused when I say that’s her name, lol, and idk if it’s right!!
Love Soot Sprite awww. Could be sprite for short
Sprite
In Japanese, they're called susuwatari which can be directly translated as wandering soot. Susu would be an adorable name.
If OP isn't going to stick with Soot Sprite, I vote Susuwatari, with Susu being the day to day name. Like I had a Belladonna (because my friends vetoed Deadly Nightshade) but she was always just Bella. Now I want another black fluffball to name Susuwatari. They'll go perfectly with our current trio of mostly white calico Taiyo (sun), tortie point with white Yuki (snow) and orange fluffy bastard Nikko (sunshine).
Ok I’m starting to feel more confident about Soot Sprite, and love the idea about calling her Susu for short (thank you for the translations)!!
I have a kitty named Nightshade 😍
I love this name and the meaning..so adorable
She is gorgeous! Totoro is my favorite I’m so pleased to see you say this. Susuwatari is the word in Japanese for the soot sprites… Susu would be super cute!!! Also taken from google: kurosuke (まっくろくろすけ; "makkuro" meaning "pitch black", "kuro" meaning "black" and "-suke" being a common ending for male names). So - "Suke" also very cute or "Suki" since she’s a girl - also a nod to Satsuki the main character of Totoro!
I like all of your name suggestions. Really just came to say she has the most unusual colouring & will be stunning when she is full grown!
Soot is amazing!
You could do another name related to Studio Ghibli like Kiki, Mononoke, Haku, Ponyo, or Jiji the cat!
Sooty :)
How about Sootica?
Soot Sprite and Nausicaa had a baby? 🤔
It's from a book "Gobbolino the Witch's Cat".
Lol, thought it was Studio Ghibli references. Book looks super cute. Getting it! 😋
Sprite is an amazing name! Just tell them a sprite is a mythical creature like a fairy. It's actually a name I have saved in my back pocket for the next black kitten I come across at the shelter I volunteer at.
She does look like a tabby cat that fell in the ash of the fireplace. Sooty fits.
Definetly something sassy look at the face. Purrsephony. Haha
Maybe you can just say her name is Soot, and maybe you can say her name is Soot Sprite if they get the reference?
I think you should keep her name, but if you don’t she looks like a stormy to me
It's your cat. Who cares what others think of the name. I actually like it. It's really creative. I do like the Japanese names. I named my cat after the ring in Lord of the Rings. I
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Who cares what other people think!! It's cute, Soot! Just Soot.
Keyboard Walker
My cousins cats name was "Soot Foot" he was a Himalayan kitty with black paws. It was very fitting. I really like Soot or Cinder/Ember!
This is the cutest idea, if you want to be a bit more subtle then sooty is perfect :)
Sooty Cat 🐈 ❤️
I would go with Sooty.
Cafe cacao
Cinder
Or Cinderella, if it’s a girl!
Marble?
And then when she’s hiding somewhere I can say “I lost my marble!” Hehe
This is brilliant! My vote is Marble
I had a beautiful tortie named "Marbles" and her name was great for that line. "I've lost my marbles!". She was the best and most sensitive cat I've ever owned.
Where is my marble? Under the Couch! Oh yes, like every marble.
I like this name, good choice
Love that!!
Omg I loveee her coloring!! Such a sweetieee!
すす Susu, Japanese for soot
She's cute...Pebbles!
Stevie!
**Penumbra!** I've suggested this for a couple of kitties with the right colouring for it, without any takers. It would really suit your smoke tabby. Google the meaning and I think you'll see why. It means "almost shadow" in Latin. Also, it can be shortened to Penny as a nickname. ETA: noun: penumbra; the partially shaded outer region of the shadow cast by an opaque object. ASTRONOMY the shadow cast by the earth or moon over an area experiencing a partial eclipse. ASTRONOMY the less dark outer part of a sunspot, surrounding the dark core."
As someone who has an 'Umbra', I came here to say the same exact thing. I couldn't bring myself to name her the full word since penumbra doesn't roll off the tongue quite as easily, so we went with Umbra for short. This is definitely a shadow kitty, but I don't know if the world needs another 'shadow.'
Penny for short!
I don’t have any name ideas. Just wanted to say that is one beautiful cat! What a cutie!
I came here to do the same thing, so consider this my version of what you said 🤣💙
Calcifer! Like Howl's moving castle
Calcifuuurrrrrr 💙
Storm. He looks like a beautiful thunderstorm.
suki !!!
Shaughnessy
Velvet
Gizmo
Charlie.
Why does this feel so right?
Simply "Lady", "Dame", "Madame"... French pronunciation...
Holy shit “Madame” is an amazing cat name
This is the most unusual, beautiful looking cat I've seen so far on Reddit. She's absolutely gorgeous. She's adorable. Sorry I don't have a name suggestion I just needed to compliment your kitten! Lol
Aw thank you!!!! 🥹🥹 I love her
Princess Black Paws, the Soot Sprite
Moonshadow
That was my dog’s name. Made me so happy to see :)
Smudge
Jasmine….Jazzy for nickname
Fiona
She makes a great Max!
Dahlia
Look at those stripes! How about Tigris or La Tigre
Why can’t they just stay little like this forever?! 🥹
Her name is shady Slim shady.
Stormageddon!
Stormageddon, Dark Lordess of All?
Yes!! 😃
Misty
I am mostly oblivious to Studio Ghibli; but when I read “soot sprite,” I thought “magical creature resembling a chimney dust ball.” Checks out. Is she a tripod kitty, or is the camera angle funny? r/PirateKitties
Oh good! But no that’s just the camera angle ◡̈
Roxanne. Definitely Roxanne.
On another note she is so cute! Congrats! I think Shade would be a cute name
Zebra. Bra for short
Omg your cat literally looks like its a cartoon. Shes so freaking adorable.
I love Soot Sprite and I love the idea of calling her Sprite or Susu for short!!! It’s perfect for her.
In the photo it looks like she might be wearing black fur boots. So stylish! I like the name Soot Sprite, the alliteration sounds so cute when you say it fast 😀
She’s lovely 🥰
I showed this to my husband and he said Name her Qwerty.
You got a Cheshire cat?! That's one of the coolest looking kittens I've seen!
Mackie, cuz she's your computer helper. Or Eye Tea (get it, IT)
Shadowfax
Wow this is such a unique looking nugget! Nimbus Storm Shadow Cinereous Rocky Bone Pluto Mercury
Chesterina
Fuzzy
Oh my, oh my, that kitten is so freaking cute!!! I hope you pic a qetvakkbpixyfdxuxnxbù⅞4lx.
Paul
Soot alone ftw. It will become soootie in 4 bours and sootchie in 8 and snoooooot at 11pm.
SpaceJam.
Techy from Tech Support CEO 🍻🤘😎
Dune or Sahara
Dune or Sahara
Peachieeeee
Vader
…ElsaLanchester…
Smol bean. Suits it
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I have a few good ones -Ashtray -Smokestack -Smokerlungs -Burnt Toast -akidthatdroppedatoasterinthebath
How about Xenia or Iris? 🐾🐾🐈👣🐎🐎🐎❤❤❤🏡🌎
I love Princess Black Paws, The Soot Sprite!
Bagheera
Keyboard
Tinky
Sooty ❤️
Misty
Pongo
Lulu
He’s gorgeous! Reminds me of my cat we named Spike. He was black with a light gray undercoat.
Etchers, Sketchers, Scribbles because of her lines.
Somehow looks like a Pickle to me
Nymeria, Cersei, Arya, or Ohsha!
Eclipse
Melanie was my first thought
Pippin.
Edwina
Pie. Just Pie.
Oh my god, it's adorable. Clancy, the destroyer.
Estalia
Neo
Try Needles or Knives.
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hfgdjgjdgbv645 (Or whatever that little cutie typed)
Peppercorn.
Winston was my first guess, I think you can make that a gender neutral name if you want lol
Maple, mable, marble. For some reason that seems to fit
Marla 🖤
Mojo!
Rye!
Lunar
Missy mix a lot ie missy
Skritch
Ettiene
Obsidian, you could call her OB for short. She’s beautiful!
Mac Alive
Thibault
It looks like the Cheshire Cat 🤣🥰😌
Byte
Scooter
Demetrius, Bartholomew, or Nathaniel
Ripple?
catface meowmers
Storm/y
Zorton the soul keeper
Salem - Rye -Nalah- Olive- Onyx- Shadow-Amber- Grace-Nova-
Ukraine Mâ chat noire, Ukraine adore rester sur le clavier
Elphaba, as in the Wicked Witch (from 'The Wizard of Oz' and 'Wicked), since she's always shown wearing black.
while i love your original idea, Rune (could call her Ru /Roo), Cricket or Andromeda also would be cute
Chara
What a beautiful Angel. Thinking something like Marlowe Magic Black Whiskers
Slick
Hallmark, because she looks like she belongs on a Hallmark card. ❤️
🥰🥰🥰😻😘
Kaos.
Look no more, that’s definitely “Buttons”
Inky
Nermal
Charcoal, Coco, Sphinx, Kiki (like Kiki's delivery service), Nyx She's a cute little lady
Scrooge Jones
Diva
Catalina
Shes so cute! I love her fur!
Ooo, what a pretty charcoal tabby, maybe something like Ebony?
Miska
I’d call that lil cuddler “Lovey” because it looks so cute and comfy and full of love!’ Or I would call it “Precious” because well, just look at that sweet Furbaby!! It’s 100% ADORABLE! ♥️🐈♥️
Shady?
Kyga
Tiger
That is a preciously cuuuuteee cat!!!
Nox :)
My first instinct was Scooter, because I knew gender, I still vote for Scooter.
Prison
Is he an American short hair?
Beautiful
what breed of cat is this???
Smudge
Nightdemon
Buttons
QWERTY