Archimedes — the ancient Greek mathematician who leaped from his bath shouting "Eureka!" upon discovering water displacement — is one of history's great names for a pet who seems perpetually surprised by the world. It's also the name of Merlin's owl in Disney's The Sword in the Stone, which is an even better reason to give it to a cat with opinions.
The Disney Owl Connection
Archimedes the owl in The Sword in the Stone is cantankerous, highly intelligent, and perpetually unimpressed with young Wart's attempts at learning. That energy describes roughly 80% of domestic cats. Scottish Folds with their perpetual judgment expression are perfect Archimedes candidates. The name has the same playful gravitas as Copernicus or Galileo.
Eureka Household Energy
Owners who name pets after scientists are signaling something about themselves: curious, probably bookish, definitely the kind of person who explains etymology at dinner parties. Archimedes is a flag for that tribe. Browse intellectual pet names at pet names.
The Counter-Reading: Six Syllables
Ar-chi-ME-des. Four syllables but feels like six. Daily use will produce a shortened form — Archie being the obvious candidate, which is charming in its own right. Plan for the nickname from the start.