Mom of Franz, is pretty obvious and I've probably explained this before but I named Franz after one of my favorite composers/pianists, Hungarian, Franz Liszt. When I first saw his pic on petfinders he reminded me of a baby grand piano, because he is black and white (tuxedo/Maine Coon). His petfinders name was KERMIT...I could not have that, nor could I name him Ludwig, after Beethoven, my favorite composer...Ludwig, would just be too heavy for a cat! Franz seems to fit because he is such a dignified gentleman.