If a cat is a simple one that was presented by acquaintances, or picked up in the street than the nickname can be different it depends on the will of the owners. A lot depends on the breed and the place of living of an animal. Sometimes cats are named not with a real name, but the name which reflects either appearance of a cat, or its character - Red, Grey, Black, Robber.
The following factor which is considered when giving a nickname to a cat: the cat born in winter needs a softer name, and the cats born in summer – can have a stronger name. But, in any case, in spite of the place of birth and time of birth - the name of a cat has to be sonorous, soft, not irritating the hearing, easily to remember, with a considerable quantity of vowels.
Some owners name a cat with their name, the name of the wife or the old beloved, those names which they like, maybe the names of the old school friends. Well, such a variant is possible too. Eventually, this is your pet – and it is your right to name a pet any nickname you want. For example it is possible to name your cat with the nickname which was given to you in your childhood among your friends such a nostalgia will clear up kind memoirs.
Very often the nicknames given to cats depend on their breed. For example for such cats like Siamese, Thai, Abyssinian, Pharaoh will suit exotic and unusual nicknames, in east style. For American short-haired or American wire-haired will suit something cowboy's or dashing, For British short-haired something aristocratic.
In any case, it is necessary to come to the choice of a nickname for your pet seriously and with all responsibility. You can think up a nickname by yourself most or arrange a family meeting where everyone can offer their names, and then to choose the best variant. Remember that you give a name for many years, for the whole life of your cat because, any pet remembers its name and will respond only to it.