Cat Names That Start With I

Iselle was a hurricane during the 2014 season, but the name's origins are a mystery. Despite the lack of backstory, Iselle could fit right in with recent favorites like Isabelle and Giselle.

Iridiana is related to the Greek name Iris, who in Greek mythology was the personification of the Rainbow. Iridiana is a frillier version of the name, likely to appeal to people who prefer Isabella to Isobel and Delphinia to Delphi.

Among the most wearable Russian boy names for an English-speaking child.

Indu is truly unusual, but shares sounds with more popular choices like Indie and Indigo. Other moon names to consider: Luna, Serena, Io.

Ikea is a down-market version of the Chanel/Tiffany/Porsche brand-name-as-first idea.

A noble surname from northern England that has occasionally been used as a first name.

Highly unusual; could be confused with the Isuzu automotive brand.

Diminutive of Ignatius or its female form Ignatia – or, if you're thinking outside the box, of Ingrid or even Indigo. British actor, presenter and comedian Noel Fielding named his second daughter Iggy in 2020.

This name was used by the royal House of Luxembourg in the Middle Ages, as a diminutive of Irmentrude. We definitely think this spunky shortening improves upon the heavy German original.