2000+ Cat Names

  1. Rolf
    • Origin:

      Abbreviated form of Rudolf, German
    • Meaning:

      "famous wolf"
    • Description:

      Like Papa name Rudolf, Rolf never quite emigrated from the Bavarian Alps. You might want to move on to Rollo or Wolf.
  2. Tigran
    • Origin:

      Armenian
    • Meaning:

      "sharp, slender"
    • Description:

      A cool-soungin ancient Armenian name which has belonged to several historical kings.
  3. Hamlet
    • Origin:

      Anglicized form of Danish, Amleth
    • Description:

      The "To Be or Not to Be" jokes, via Shakespeare's tortured prince, will get old by Month Two.
  4. Cinder
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      More distinctive than Ella, if you're inspired by Cinderella.
  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. Jory
    • Talisman
      • Origin:

        Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "religious rite; lucky charm"
      • Description:

        An object thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.
    • Takaani
      • Origin:

        Native American, Inuit
      • Meaning:

        "wolf"
      • Description:

        An interesting possibility if you're looking for a highly unusual animal name.
    • Zuberi
      • Origin:

        Swahili
      • Meaning:

        "strong"
      • Description:

        Zuberi has separate origins as a Swahili given name meaning "strong," and an Arabic surname — primarily among Sunni Muslims in Pakistan — meaning "superior."
    • Aydemir
      • Origin:

        Turkish
      • Meaning:

        "iron moon"
      • Description:

        Like many other popular Turkish name, Aydemir is a strong option deriving from the root ay meaning "moon".
    • Ziazan
      • Origin:

        Armenian
      • Meaning:

        "rainbow"
      • Description:

        This intriguing name from Armenia has a lovely meaning "rainbow" and was used for the adorable protagonist of the film by the same name who hides in a suitcase and ends up going on an adventure to Turkey.
    • Arsenio
      • Origin:

        Spanish from Greek
      • Meaning:

        "virile, strong"
      • Description:

        Long considered Mr. Hall's exclusive property, it's now ready to be adopted by others.
    • Aquila
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "eagle"
      • Description:

        An evocative ancient word that's used as a first name in the New Testament, among other places. It's also the name of an eagle-shaped constellation.
    • Moose
      • Cougar
        • Origin:

          Nature name
        • Description:

          Several animal names, from Fox to Wolf and even to Tiger, ccan work, but Cougar should stay in its cage. Even John Mellencamp has dropped it.
      • Wealthy
        • Origin:

          English word name
        • Meaning:

          "prosperous, rich"
        • Description:

          A rich possibility that fits in with today's rising names such as Cash, Currency, and Million. Historically, the name Wealthy was used to imply a wealth of blessings rather than money.
      • Haze
        • Origin:

          Word name
        • Description:

          Smoky variation of Hayes.
      • Manolo
        • Origin:

          Variation of Manuel
        • Description:

          Because of shoe designer Manolo Blahnik, this has become a generic term for pricey stilettos, as in "I must have those Manolos."
      • Bardolf
        • Origin:

          English
        • Meaning:

          "axe-wolf"
        • Description:

          Shakespeare's classic drunken fool. In fact, this name, carried to Britain by the Normans, was quite popular until it was brought into disrepute by the low-life character who haunts taverns with Falstaff in Shakespeare's history plays.
      • Tolvar
        • Origin:

          Danish
        • Meaning:

          "thunder wolf, twelve"
        • Description:

          Diminutive form of Tholf