2000+ Cat Names

An energetic Japanese name that would make for an on-trend choice in the English-speaking world. Especially appropriate for a first-born son.

Viator is a late Latin name, which belonged to a 4th-century Italian saint. Similar in sound to the word Aviator, this name has a slightly space-agey vibe.

If you're actually considering this as a name for your child, you must have had a glass too many. But it's an awesome name for a white cat.

If not for Motown founder Berry Gordy, this name would now be totally in the girl group.

A cool and accessible Estonian name that feels very fresh in the English-speaking world. Raivo is likely a short form of Raimond, the Estonian translation of Raymond, but some sources claim it derives from the Old Estonian word raivo, meaning "fury" or "rage."

Sounds a bit like a shortening of Rafael or a condensation of Rafaela, but Rafa is a name in its own right.

Strong and simple Arabic name popular in the UK.

An ancient Roman family name, best known from the orator and author Marcus Tullius Cicero.

Tigger is the bouncing not-a-tiger from Winnie the Pooh, a symbol of buoyancy and resilience. As Tigger says in the books, he's "the only one", and it should probably stay that way when it comes to people names, though Tigger would certainly make a cute name for a cat.

Akshara is a unisex name taken from one of the names of Lord Vishnu.

Comes with a monocle.

The feminine Quinta is virtually unused in the US, though male forms of the Roman family name Quintus, such as Quintin and Quentin, are quite popular. That may change with the emergence of comedian and actress Quinta Brunson, creator of the television show Abbott Elementary.

An attractive name that's uncommon even in its native Finland. Onneli ja Anneli is a Finnish children's movie translated to English as Jill and Joy, although the names are unrelated.

A common Irish surname that's seldom heard as a first name, but has an appealing meaning.

A worldly and attractive choice for a child of any background. Two early New World explorers were Hernandos — de Soto and Cortés.

A new one for the ever-growing collection of royal baby names.

Pretty, zippy and almost unknown, this Italian name would suit a third child.

Possible musical tribute name to the waiflike, husky-voiced midcentury French singer who was given this last name because of her birdlike quality.