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happybird

(4,934 posts)
Mon Jul 15, 2024, 02:44 PM Jul 15

He has chosen a name!

Meet Oberon:


We were going through a list of celestial baby names and he really responded to it. It's the first name suggestion I've gotten meows for, and he later came to the bedroom when I called it. Had to double check the play real quick to make sure the ol' Fairy King wasn't a total a-hole like I remember. Conclusion: kind of an a-hole but not evil, so we are good.

Called Mom and she thought I said Obi-wan, lol! I was so focused on moons and Shakespeare plays that it didn't even occur to me. He does happen to be my favorite Star Wars character so that makes the name even better. And my little guy is definitely a Jedi with the feather on a stick.

More pics of Obie!






Going to do a close up series of how fabulous he looks on all the different rugs in the house.



Watching the attic door. I have to hide his feather on a stick toy in there because he is obsessed with it! Had it on top of a tall bookshelf and caught him trying to climb up to get it yesterday.





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He has chosen a name! (Original Post) happybird Jul 15 OP
Spectacularly beautiful cat, great name! Ocelot II Jul 15 #1
What a beauty! Dear_Prudence Jul 15 #2
Absolutely gorgeous TommieMommy Jul 15 #3
Thats a handsome boy. progressoid Jul 15 #4
What a majestic boy JMCKUSICK Jul 15 #5
I love that he chose his name. HeartsCanHope Jul 15 #6
It wouldn't have been my first choice happybird Jul 15 #7
I love Bee for a nickname! HeartsCanHope Jul 15 #8
Greetings, Your Majesty! niyad Jul 15 #9
He looks quite at home already. 3catwoman3 Jul 15 #10
Mats happybird Jul 15 #11
I love the name Oberon! ShazzieB Jul 15 #12
Thank you! happybird Jul 15 #13
Had a cat named Obie. HeartsCanHope Jul 17 #14
The second Oberon cat on DU!!! Yours is gorgeous!!! yellowdogintexas Jul 20 #15

happybird

(4,934 posts)
7. It wouldn't have been my first choice
Mon Jul 15, 2024, 06:33 PM
Jul 15

because it doesn't roll off the tongue easily and has 3 syllables. But, he chose and likes it.

Been playing with some nicknames and hoping he accepts Bee.

happybird

(4,934 posts)
11. Mats
Mon Jul 15, 2024, 11:21 PM
Jul 15

From what they told me at the shelter it sounds like he came from a chaotic home that was on the verge of becoming a pet hoarding situation.

He's settled in so quickly and well here! I think he's enjoying the peace and quiet and not having to compete for food (or be bullied away from the dish by other cats– something 'off' was going on with food at his old house and it wasn't healthy for him. He's already gaining some needed weight!)

He's very happy here, has really come out of his shell, and I'm so pleased and grateful for that. He's such a little sweet pea

ShazzieB

(17,842 posts)
12. I love the name Oberon!
Mon Jul 15, 2024, 11:31 PM
Jul 15

I played Hermia in a college production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, so that play has a special place in my heart.

The way I remember Oberon is sort of snarky, mischievous, and a bit self-absorbed, but not really malicious or evil. I think it's a great cat name, and it suits your little guy perfectly!

happybird

(4,934 posts)
13. Thank you!
Mon Jul 15, 2024, 11:40 PM
Jul 15

I was reading up on Oberon in mythology earlier (I thought he was just a character created by Shakespeare! ) and laughed at this description of his personality:

“He does what he pleases and will not tolerate interference with his plans.”

How very cat-like!

There’s lots of cool stuff in here:
https://mythos-and-legends.fandom.com/wiki/Oberon

HeartsCanHope

(404 posts)
14. Had a cat named Obie.
Wed Jul 17, 2024, 03:03 AM
Jul 17

My husband and I got him from a lady whose first language was not English and tried to name him for Opie from The Andy Griffith Show. One of the sweetest cats ever. Give your sweet boy some pets from me! Take care.

yellowdogintexas

(22,634 posts)
15. The second Oberon cat on DU!!! Yours is gorgeous!!!
Sat Jul 20, 2024, 11:40 PM
Jul 20

The other one was a very handsome gray Maine Coon
He owned an artist in Florida and she posted pictures of him all the time.
I have not seen any posts from her in years, but Oberon was a favorite. (She called him Obie)

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