All the internet is recently aflutter over the question of whether or not cats

[conuly]

(or your own cat, specifically) recognize the names the humans give to them. Many people have opined on the topic of animals that know their names, but don't come when called.

Rarely is the question asked: Do you recognize the name your cat has given to you? And if you recognize it, but sometimes ignore it, should you feel bad?

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Comments

[hamimi_fk]

My cat recognizes his name and comes to me when called. Originally he answered to a noise I make with my mouth/tongue but I use it with his name so now he responses to either but there's something so satisfying about seeing him respond to his name.

And my cat has oddly learned how to say Val which is my nickname. He enjoys screaming it shrilly at me at 4 or 5am or at closed bedroom doors when I'm on the otherside usually asleep.

[conuly]

Asleep at 4am? Lazy!

[alwaysbeenasmiler]

That is so cute about the nickname.. not so cute about the time of morning it happens