I have a 13 year old Siamese cat name Teemu, after the legendary hockey player Teemu Selanne. Not only was the “Finnish Flash” a terrific player, but he had a distinctive name, and I always prefer naming pets something that people who meet them will never forget.
One thing I was worried about was whether I’d always imagine Teemu Selanne walking into the room whenever I called my cat over, but you’d be amazed at how quickly an association like that dissipates.
Now I barely connect the dots as to why I named my cat “Teemu.” To me, it’s just the name I gave to my cat.