I knew what my kitten's name was going to be before I'd even picked out a cat. I had a male and female name in mind. I knew I was getting an Egyptian Mau, so I picked the name of a goddess that was worshipped in ancient Egypt for the female name (the goddess was often depicted standing on the back of a lion ). I picked the name myself and didn't consult any of the family: my cat, my choice! It's cool because even the registered name that was given to her by the breeder is the name of an Egyptian queen.

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