Would a Cat by Any Other Name Still be as CRAZY?? (Fun Facts About Names Day)

Today is Fun Facts About Names Day and I thought it would be a great time to give you a little background about Cody's name. But first, here is some history about the day:


FROM DAYS OF THE YEAR:

What’s in a name? Fun Facts About Names Day encourages you to learn about the historical meanings and influences behind your name and the names of your friends and families. Uncover historical and religious influences, who you were named after, and see how name trends have changed over generations!

What does your name mean? Does it have religious roots? Just how old do you think your name is? What country or culture did your name come from? These are all questions you should be asking today – and of course, with a little research, you should be finding them out!

HOW DID CODY GET HIS NAME?
When I adopted Cody in 2007 his name was "Prince." His foster Mom told me she named him that because he was her favorite. When I adopted Cody he was 10 wks old. To me, he looked like a "Cody." I have always been partial to names that begin with the letter "C" (hmmm, I wonder why?) and I had known some dogs (as well as people who were named Cody and I loved the name.)
When I told Cody's foster Mom I wanted to name him Cody, she shrieked "Oh NO!! Please don't! Every Cody I have ever known has been CRAZY!!" Stubborn cuss that I am, I proceeded to name my adorable gray bundle of fur Cody, and was sure he would NOT be "CRAZY."

Cody as a Kitten Newly Adopted

I was WRONG.

The first few years of Cody's life he wasn't crazy, as time goes on, he has become crazier and crazier!!


PROOF:

1) Most cats like boxes, Cody has liked one or two, but that's it.
2) He doesn't like fish, most cats like fish!
3) He LOVES PEOPLE! 
4) He LOVES dogs, (well, specifically ONE DOG, his Sheltie brother), but he has been friendly to any other dog who has entered our home
5) He doesn't sleep on our bed, never has (and he is allowed to)
6) He has no interest in freshly laundered clothes
7) The word "no" means nothing to him most of the time.
8) Most cats don't like their paw pads or bellies rubbed, Cody LOVES it
9) Many cats play well on their own, Cody much prefers interactive play than playing on his own 
10) He doesn't mind the vacuum. (Now don't get me wrong, he doesn't LOVE it, but he doesn't hide either, he just tries to remove himself from wherever it is, but not in a fearful way).

Ok, so maybe he isn't really "crazy", he just doesn't always behave like a "normal" cat, I will cut him some slack.

I was Googling trying to find the meaning of his name and here are a few interesting facts about the name Cody, (I have only included those points that ARE like my Cody):

FROM URBAN DICTIONARY:

He's the best boyfriend a girl could ever have. He has a sense of humor, and sarcastic most of the time.. He jokes around a lot. He's a wonderful person inside and out. Attractive, no doubt. He is very faithful and always shows his sensitive side around the girl he love. They will do anything to please them. Probably the best guy you'll ever want. Cody's are the best.

"Aw, he's so sweet to her!"

"His name must be Cody!"

FROM SHE KNOWS:

People with this name have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.

FROM BABY NAME WIZARD:

Derived from the Irish Gaelic surname Mac Óda (son of Odo), a name thought to date to the 13th century. Odo is an obsolete name meaning “wealthy.”

"Wealthy" couldn't be further from the truth, but, considering his original name was "Prince" maybe if I change his name to "Prince Cody" we will hit the lottery? Might be worth a shot!


Tell us how YOU decided to name your cat (or dog or whatever) in a comment below, we can't wait to hear!