Buttercup
Literary
Meaning
Prim's grumpy ginger cat in The Hunger Games
About the name
Primrose Everdeen's ugly, vicious-tempered yellow cat — one of the few who survives the entire trilogy. For a scrappy ginger.
Themes
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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.
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