Names for Armenian Cats

[Siamanto]

What does that word mean? The Cherokee call themselves the Anitsalagi, meaning "Cherokee people" (although they originally called themselves the Aniyvwiya). Tsalagi in western dialect is simply the word for Cherokee.

Good question. Unfortunately, I don't know the answer! I also wonder if "Tsolag," "Tsoler" and "Tsolineh" share a common root? I'd like to know and will try to find out.

[karoaper]

I see that being silly helped. Morality: "One should be silly more often. How often? "

First of all - and of no relevance to my point - it is not necessary for the name to have Historical significance. In fact, my choice above was based on the following criteria - of course, any other set of criteria is possible:
1- Euphony
2- Rhythm - when pronounced
3- Number of syllables - not too short, not too long
4- Not too easily or dramatically "distortable" by an English speaking non-Armenian
5- ...
As you see, the Historical significance was not a criteria. The perseverance and "marketing" aspect of Armenian names i.e. part of the Armenian heritage was the main goal.

What follows is certainly not a thorough explanation, but may be considered as a good start.
It is true that our focus here is "should we name cats with Armenian names, traditionally used to name humans?" but my point was that in general, the loss of a anything of emotional/cultural significance for us is often "revived" as/through the memory of the lost "thing". Symbols - whether in form of names or not - are a mechanism to materialize and communicate - i.e. preserve - the memory/soul/spirit of what is lost.

That is the case in those communities of the Diaspora where the interference with the values and imagery of the local culture is important. Some may call it assimilation or loss of Identity.

I agree about being silly more often, as I agree with the whole post. I agree that surrounding oneself with things and symbols Armenian when one is stuck in a completely "otar" environment brings an element of peace and reassurance. As a offshoot, I wonder what nice Armenian names there are for a puppy or a pet turtle?

[Crissy]

I agree about being silly more often, as I agree with the whole post. I agree that surrounding oneself with things and symbols Armenian when one is stuck in a completely "otar" environment brings an element of peace and reassurance. As a offshoot, I wonder what nice Armenian names there are for a puppy or a pet turtle?

Male or Female dog?? how about Taron, Jivan, Khajak for male dogs. For females how about Titiz? specially if you are going to get a poodle hehehe.

[ddd]

poots should be an obvious answer for a cat

[karoaper]

poots should be an obvious answer for a cat

[LadySilver]

poots should be an obvious answer for a cat

Wow...a name not a body part....

[thedebutante]

OMG@!!!!!!!!
Armen cats!!!!!!!Q
Name him Serg!!!
SYSTEM OF A DOWN
Armens are so cool

umm...someone remove the stick from this poor guy's ass. please.

[TomServo]

*gets out the spatula and faces KI|LLA*

[thedebutante]

i think that one of the cats should be named tom


and T to the servo is my new wingman

[Ari]

call the cat shoon