Hello
What a lovely cat and I couldnt pick a name they are all nice! I have 3 cats and a dog. The new cat I called Mika which has turned into Mr Moo's or Mika moo's or when he is naughty Mika monster! He is just over a yr old and he also begs the same as your cat. It's so funny in the beginning he would just reach over into my plate and try to take but now I have taught him to sit quietly and he may get some cheese or something! he is not overweight but my dog is. She is a lab/collie cross and she got so lazy after being neutered, she is now the heavist in the dog club and i think both the dog and I need to walk lots more hehe.
Anyways good on you for taking that cat and I hope everything goes well for you both
Jella

what a perfect description of my cat too...
Watch it till the very end.