2000+ Cat Names

Offbeat Anglicized form of the intractable Gaelic Rathnait.

An informal nickname for names such as Julia, Juliette, and June.

Influencer Nara Smith called out Dusk as one of the names she likes but won't be using, which is probably the reason you're here. Dusk is a totally unique baby name, given to fewer than five children last year.

A common nickname for Antero, the Finnish variation of Andrew.

Possible middle name for devotees of detective Sherlock...or the actress Katie.

A beautiful and evocative place-name that deserves wider use.

Stella and Luna are stylish night sky name for girls, from the Latin words for star and moon.

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

Common name in Japan, would have alcoholic allusions here.

A snug word name that may appeal to hygge-minded parents. It reappeared on the US charts in both 2020 and 2022 after a gap of 55 years. It can be short for Cosima or Cosette/Cozette.

Cool bearlike option, though Orson might be easier to embrace.

Diminutive of Imogen, rarely given as a standalone even in the UK, where Imogen is a Top 50 pick.

Cersei Lannister is one of the most villainous -- and, in a certain light, glamorous -- characters in HBO's Game of Thrones, played by beautiful actress Lena Headey.Though we can't say for sure how author George R.R. Martin came up with the character's name, it is a near-homophone with Circe, a seductive witch in Greek mythology.

Lucretius is the name of the Roman philosopher who invented Epicureanism. But even in these days of old Roman name revival, Lucretius sounds a bit long-white-beardish, though it can be enlivened with the nickname Luc.

An unknown, strong Scandinavian name related to Tor/Thor, the Norse god of thunder, that would fit in perfectly here.

The name of several minor Biblical characters seems streamlined and modern.

There's only one: Emmylou Harris, the singer who gives dignity to an old-style combo name.

Kennelly could be an upbeat modern namesake for a Grandpa Kenneth; it can also be spelled Kenneally.