Buttercup

Meaning

Prim's grumpy ginger cat in The Hunger Games

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Primrose Everdeen's ugly, vicious-tempered yellow cat — one of the few who survives the entire trilogy. For a scrappy ginger.

Themes

Questions

What does Buttercup mean?

Buttercup means Prim's grumpy ginger cat in The Hunger Games. It's a name of Literary origin.

Where does the name Buttercup come from?

Buttercup comes from Literary. It's associated with these themes: Literary, Famous Cats, Movies, YA.

Is Buttercup a boy or girl cat name?

Buttercup is traditionally a male name, but cat names don't have to follow human conventions — many people use it for cats of any sex.

Is Buttercup a good name for a cat?

Buttercup is a thoughtful pick. At 3 syllables, it's easy to call across a room. It carries the character of Literary, Famous Cats, Movies, YA. It means "Prim's grumpy ginger cat in The Hunger Games." The best cat names are short, distinctive, and meaningful to you.