Cat Names That Mean Curious

The name of one of the greatest Western philosophers is often used as a first name in its land of origin, Greece, and would make a really interesting, thought-provoking choice here. It is remembered here as the nickname of the memorable character played by Sal Mineo in the classic film "Rebel Without a Cause."

Siddhartha Gautama, better known as Buddha, was the founder of the Buddhist philosophy and religion in 6th Century BCE. Born a nobleman, Buddha left a world of privilege and wealth to take up a more austere life of meditation, contemplation and material poverty. This boys name is therefore very strong and full of ethical and religious meaning.

Philosopher names can be difficult to wear — the Russian form of Plato is just different enough to give your child his own identity.

If you're prone to pondering the questions of the universe, this might be the name for you.

Quora is the name of a popular question and answer website founded by former Facebook employees. It's sometimes used for baby girls as a creative spelling of Cora.

Rare Indian name best known as that of philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti.

This was the name of a 6th-century BC Greek philosopher and mathematician.

This German name has a whimsical meaning- a combination of "elf" and Runo, meaning "secret lore".