And I thought I was a geek

[cjsmith]

I grew up with a cat named Mu. Yeah, the Greek letter.

Her predecessor was named Pi "because he was irrational" (or so said my dad when anyone asked).

This composer named a cat Lepton.

Hat tip to albadger, along with my apologies for reposting this link since it does indeed still discuss the possibility of making that opera.

Comments

[sunnydale47.livejournal.com]

I always wanted to name a cat Astrophe. Haven't had an opportunity yet, but it's a great name for an active, curious kitten!

oniricwolf dubbed my big, fat, slow-moving black-and-white cat Cowt -- a cross between a cow and a cat. Cowt is now one of Val's nicknames.

Enary could be good too

[cjsmith.livejournal.com]

Rob: [pointing to cats] They're forming a catenary!
Me: [affronted] Three points do NOT define a curve!
Rob: If they're cats, they do.

I had to concede the point.