Cat Names That Start With A

  1. Andras
    • Origin:

      Hungarian variation of Andrew, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "strong and manly"
    • Description:

      András is the form of Andrew used in Hungary, where it is a Top 50 boy name.
  2. Auron
    • Origin:

      Albanian
    • Meaning:

      "exalted, strong"
    • Description:

      The Albanian form of Aaron has a stylish look and sound, sharing that Au- beginning with stylish choices like August and Auden.
  3. Argyros
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "silver"
    • Description:

      An intriguing Greek name with an appealing meaning.
  4. Ashton
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "ash tree place"
    • Description:

      Hot star Ashton Kutcher is pushing this unisex choice toward the boys' camp, but its variation Ashtyn is on the rise.
  5. Arnelle
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "eagle power"
    • Description:

      Feminine spin on Arnold that received a brief flurry of use in the early 1990s.
  6. Acai
    • Origin:

      Brazilian Portuguese fruit and tree name
    • Description:

      The açai palm is a tree native to Brazil that produces açai berries (the base of those trendy smoothie bowls). Since US birth certificates don't allow for diacritical marks, we are unsure if people are naming their children after the fruit (pronounce ah-sah-EE) or omitting the cedilla and pronouncing it a-KYE.
  7. Adagio
    • Origin:

      Italian, musical term
    • Description:

      The literal meaning of Adagio is 'at ease.' Adagio's use for a slow musical passage or ballet is contradicted by its lively sound and feel.
  8. Arusha
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "red"
    • Description:

      The color red plays a prominent role in Hindu mythology, referring to the rising sun or the reddish horses of the "son of fire." Pronounced ahr-OO-shah, it has a stylish Russian flair. Hindi version is ARUSHI.
  9. Argyris
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "silver"
    • Description:

      A more modern form of Argyros
  10. Aziz
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "powerful and beloved"
    • Description:

      This traditional Arabic name, found throughout several other Middle Eastern and African languages and cultures, is one of the 99 names of Allah. Colorful and energetic, it was brought into the realm of crossover possibility via the lively personality of Aziz Ansari, stand-up comic and star of "Master of None" as well as a featured actor on "Parks and Recreation," playing cocky Tom Haverford (born Darwish Sabir Ismael Gani).
  11. Argento
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "silvery"
    • Description:

      A more distinctive alternative to Angelo.
  12. Aretha
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "virtuous"
    • Description:

      There's still only one.
  13. Apollon
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "strength or father light"
    • Description:

      Greek and French form of Apollo, son of Zeus and Leto and the twin of Artemis in Greek mythology. He was the god of prophecy, medicine, music, art, law, beauty, and wisdom, also associated with the sun and light.
  14. Aenor
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "famous wealth"
    • Description:

      A medieval French name which belonged to the mother of Eleanor of Aquitaine (incidentally, Aenor is thought to be an older form of the name Eleanor). Its etymology is uncertain, but it may derive from the Germanic name Audamar, meaning "famous wealth'.
  15. Abir
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "strong, mighty, courageous"
    • Description:

      Place-name of a settlement in Galilee in Israel.
  16. Armstrong
    • Origin:

      English and Scottish surname
    • Meaning:

      "strong arms"
    • Description:

      Last name occasionally used as a first, can be seen as a Lance Armstrong athlete-hero name.
  17. Amzi
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "strong"
    • Description:

      The name of several minor Biblical characters seems streamlined and modern.
  18. Ayan
    • Origin:

      Somali
    • Meaning:

      "fortune"
    • Description:

      Ayan is an African name heard for both sexes.
  19. Abelardo
    • Origin:

      Spanish version of French Adelard
    • Meaning:

      "noble and strong"
    • Description:

      Sometimes heard in the Latino community, has not crossed over into others.
  20. Audie