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Cat Names That Start With S

  1. Shakti

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "power"

    • Description:

      Shakti is the female equivalent of the god Shiva in Hinduism. A sacred name sometimes used in a secular way.
  2. Scirocco

    • Origin:

      Italian, from Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "warm wind"

    • Description:

      A cool and breezy nature name with a stylish sound, used by Volkswagen for one of its cars.
  3. Sariya

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "night traveler, night rain"

    • Description:

      A pretty Arabic name with an evocative meaning.
  4. Sammy

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "god has heard"

    • Description:

      Short for Samantha or long for Sam, Sammy is a sweet midcentury nickname name that we can see coming back.
  5. Shenandoah

    • Origin:

      Native American place-name

    • Description:

      While some sources assign the place-name the romantic meaning "beautiful daughter of the stars," the Virginia region itself says the name is of uncertain Native American origin with many possible but no definitive meaning. No matter: Shenandoah is a lovely name that's rare but usable.
  6. Sunita

    • Origin:

      Hindi and Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "good character, wise"

    • Description:

      Sunita is an easily-translated name brought to the American lexicon by astronaut Sunita "Suni" Williams, who holds the record for most spacewalks by a woman.
  7. Serenade

    • Origin:

      Music name

    • Description:

      Peaceful and melodic, but a bit pretentious.
  8. Shadow

    • Description:

      Shadow as a masculine name falls into the category of modern word names, drawing from the natural phenomenon rather than traditional naming conventions. This unconventional choice emerged primarily in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century, reflecting growing interests in distinctive, nature-inspired naming. The name evokes imagery of mystery, protection, and constant companionship. As a given name, Shadow remains quite rare, appealing to parents seeking something dramatically unique with a touch of intrigue or gothic sensibility. The name carries associations with depth, complexity, and a certain enigmatic quality. While uncommon in official records, Shadow occasionally appears as a nickname or middle name, particularly in communities embracing alternative naming traditions.

  9. Somerled

    • Origin:

      Norse, Scottish Gaelic, “summer traveler”

    • Description:

      A rare and evocative name which calls to mind warm, endless summer days. This is an Anglicized form of the Old Norse name Sumarliði, also found in Scottish Gaelic as Somhairle (pronounced SO-ar-lee). The Sorley spelling is now more popular in Scotland.
  10. Sesame

    • Origin:

      Food name and word name

    • Description:

      Poppy is the most widely-used seed name, opening the door for Sesame. While Sesame has a pretty sound, it is not often used as a name -- fewer than five baby girls were given the name in the US in 2021. In kids' minds, this might be overly associated with Sesame Street.
  11. Shyam

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "dark, black, blue"

    • Description:

      Shyam is one of the alternate names of Hindu God Krishna.
  12. Sim

    • Origin:

      Scottish diminutive of Simon

    • Meaning:

      "the listener"

    • Description:

      The Biblical Simon has been rediscovered and this appealing short form, an alternative to Sam, might be a way to make your Simon even more special.
  13. Simay

    • Origin:

      Turkish

    • Meaning:

      "silver moon, glitter moon"

    • Description:

      A sparkling choice for a nighttime-born daughter.
  14. Selket

    • Origin:

      Egyptian

    • Meaning:

      "(she who) tightens the throat, (she who) causes the throat to breathe"

    • Description:

      Also spelled Selqet, Serket and Serqet, Selket was the Ancient Egyptian goddess of the scorpions and of magic. She was a helpful goddess and protected souls on their journey to the afterlife. She is also associated with childbirth (potentially making her a great choice for the daughter of a midwife or obstetrician). Her connection to scorpions is a symbol of her power and makes her a good namesake for a child born under the zodiac sign of Scorpio.
  15. Smokey

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      It has a variety of associations from Smokey Robinson to Smokey the bear, but Smokey still feels a bit comical for a baby.
  16. Stormy

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "stormy"

    • Description:

      Stormy and variations have always been more common among girls, but there's no reason you shouldn't use it for a son. Storm was historically more masculine, until the arrival of Stormi Webster.
  17. Sonatina

    • Origin:

      Italian, musical term

    • Description:

      Makes SONATA even more feminine and musical
  18. Smokey

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      Popular choice for silvery pets.
  19. Seeley

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "blessed, happy"

    • Description:

      Surname name with an uplifting meaning. Just beware that this is a well-known mattress brand.
  20. Slash

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "slash"

    • Description:

      Slash is here because model Amber Rose and Def Jam Records exec Alexander AE Edwards named their baby boy Slash Electric Alexander. Is it cool? Or is it violent and terrifying? Or is it both? We're going to go with Door Number 2 and place it in the same category as names like Dagger and Pistol, but we are not models or record execs.

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