2000+ Cat Names

  1. Maury
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Maurice
    • Meaning:

      "dark skinned"
    • Description:

      Old-man name, soft as a fraying gray cashmere cardigan, that would be even cuter for a girl.
  2. Viceroy
    • Origin:

      Word name, English
    • Meaning:

      "ruler who represents the king"
    • Description:

      A new one for the ever-growing collection of royal baby names.
  3. 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.
  4. Dree
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Andrea, feminine form of Andrew
    • Meaning:

      "strong and manly"
    • Description:

      This unique one-syllable name was added to the mix by Mariel Hemingway for her now grown model/actress daughter; it could make a distinctive middle name or Bree substitute.
  5. Cartier
    • Origin:

      French variation of Carter, English
    • Meaning:

      "transporter of goods by cart"
    • Description:

      Luxury baby name associated with Jacques Cartier's eponymous jewelry company.
  6. Precious
    • Origin:

      Latin word name
    • Meaning:

      "of great worth, expensive"
    • Description:

      Though many might find it too syrupy, hundreds of parents each year choose this name for their daughters to make them feel special. Precious Ramotswe is the engaging African sleuth in the popular No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.
  7. Roone
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "red-haired"
    • Description:

      Roone is a lively, attractive and unusual redhead entry brought into the mix by the late TV sports and news executive Roone Arledge, who seemed to own it as a one-person name when he was alive.
  8. Jazz
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Musical choice that may be a short form of Jasmine or Jazlyn, or might stand on its own like this or as Jaz, the spelling used by tennis duo Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi.
  9. Carwen
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "blessed love"
    • Description:

      This feminine version of the Welsh name Carwyn could be a good choice for parents looking for something fresher than Bronwen.
  10. Triss
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Beatrice, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "she who brings happiness; blessed"
    • Description:

      Triss is a short form of Beatrice used for one of the heroic characters in The Witcher. She is a sorceress and ally of the protagonist Geralt whose magic is used for good.
  11. Boo
    • Origin:

      Word name or nickname
    • Description:

      Boo as a first name first achieved notoriety as the name of the child-man in Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird. Arthur "Boo" Radley was meant to be frightening, but only in a simple, non-threatening way. More recently, Boo has been used as the middle name of one of chef Jamie Oliver's children and the nickname in the middle of television's Honey Boo Boo. Boo is also the name of the world's cutest dog and of the adorable little girl in Monsters Inc. In a more basic way, Boo is a term of endearment.
  12. Audie
    • Description:

      Audie is a feminine name with diverse origins, functioning as both a diminutive of Audrey and a name in its own right. Derived from Anglo-Saxon roots, it carries meanings associated with 'noble strength' or 'noble counselor.' The name gained some recognition in America through World War II hero Audie Murphy, though it's traditionally more common for females. With its short, sweet sound and vintage charm, Audie fits well with the trend toward reviving early 20th century names. It provides a less common alternative to popular 'Au-' names like Audrey and Autumn. While never reaching high popularity rankings, Audie has maintained continuous usage throughout the decades. Its simplicity and gentle sound make it appealing to parents seeking a name that's both distinctive and accessible.

  13. Indra
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "possessing drops of rain"
    • Description:

      In the ancient Hindu religion, Indra is the warrior god of sky and rain. The vowel ending could make it sound feminine to the English speaker, though Ezra and Luca work just fine, so why not Indra?
  14. Menno
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Meine, Dutch
    • Meaning:

      "strength"
    • Description:

      The Mennonites took their name from Menno Simons, a Dutch leader of the Anabaptists. His name, which is a nickname of Meine, is still used today in the American Mennonite community.
  15. Rollie
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Roland, German
    • Meaning:

      "famous throughout the land"
    • Description:

      As its parent name Roland comes back into style (yep, it’s happening), could there be an uptick in baby Rollies? Certainly as a pet form.
  16. Fendi
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "split"
    • Description:

      Haute couture baby names are on the rise — particularly Dior, Armani, and Kenzo. Fendi is among them but is still exceedingly rare, with only 13 baby girls given the name in 2023.
  17. Salmon
    • Origin:

      Animal name
    • Meaning:

      "salmon, a fish"
    • Description:

      nature namesare in, and even fish names like Pike and Salmon are open for consideration.
  18. Argento
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "silvery"
    • Description:

      A more distinctive alternative to Angelo.
  19. Fort
    • Origin:

      French, English
    • Meaning:

      "strong; a protected building, a stronghold"
    • Description:

      A saints name and a word name, this is a modern, original way to convey a powerful meaning, especially in the middle place.
  20. Darling
    • Origin:

      English surname, English word name
    • Meaning:

      "dear"
    • Description:

      Darling has history as an English surname, but it would most likely be read as a quirky and loving word name, a la Sweetheart or Honey.