Why Do They Call Cats Moggies?

The etymology of the word is up for some debate. Some Britians believe that the term moggy was derived from the classic “M” markings on a tabby cat's forehead. ... Eventually the “catcher” was dropped, so both cat and mouse were called moggies.

What are Moggies cats?

A moggie (also known as a domestic shorthair) is a non-pedigree cat of mixed or unknown ancestry. They're the feline equivalent of a mongrel dog. They're friendly, low maintenance and generally pretty healthy. ... It's no surprise that they're the most common cat in the UK.

Where did the word Moggie come from?

It seems to be from Maggie, the affectionate short form of Margaret. In the eighteenth century, this was applied as a name for a cow or calf. In the nineteenth century it could refer to an untidily dressed woman or slattern. It was only in the twentieth century that it became a pet name for a cat.