Chichi

Chichi is a playful, reduplicated name used across multiple cultures: in French it is a slang term for something overly fussy or affected; in Japanese it means 'father' or 'milk'; in Nigerian Igbo culture it is a feminine name related to God. As a pet name it is purely fun and affectionate.

Chichi is a name with an irresistible bounce to it — say it out loud and you are already smiling. The reduplicated syllable structure (chi-chi) is found in affectionate naming traditions across many cultures, and that universally playful quality makes it a perfect pet name. It has particular charm for small, fluffy, slightly pampered female pets who absolutely know how adorable they are and leverage it ruthlessly. Chichi is the pet who gets away with everything because she is simply too cute to discipline.