[HamiltonJay]

I know cats recognize their own names (some of them anyway).. We got a cat for my oldest when he was young, and allowed him to name it... He chose to name the cat “Somebody”, which over the years lead to many a confused conversation, however, the cat clearly knew its name...

Anytime you would say somebody in any conversation and the cat was in earshot and not sleeping, it would turn to face the person who said it.

My current cat I bought for my wife, honestly haver no idea, doesn’t react to its name being called at all whether its name is said directly toward it, or not.

[DIRTYSECRET]

Gimme the can opener!

[Osage Orange]

One of my Border Collies...knows names and colors. I can tell him to get the orange ring and he will most of the time. I can tell him to get the yellow ear of corn..and he will most of the time.

He knows how to open doors too....

He's a butt head at times.............

[Dr. Sivana]

I had a wonderful cat, who would respond or come when called. When at a distance, he would meow loudly, and run as fast as he could, as long as we used his preferred name, “Food for Kitty”.

[greenishness]

My current cat I bought for my wife, honestly haver no idea, doesn’t react to its name being called at all whether its name is said directly toward it, or not.

You buy cats?

I can't imagine. I always find them free or they find me when lost or homeless and say "brother can you spare a room?"

[Hatteras]

And Princess Fairy Boots is not amused...