Spanish Cat Names

A Damian relative and the name of an ancient Spanish pope with modern possibilities.

Ximen is not, as many think, the Spanish variation of Simon. It is derived from the medieval Basque name Semen (emphasis on the second syllable, but still completely unusable in the English-speaking world). It eventually gave way to many familiar Spanish names of today, including Jimeno and Ximena.

The names Telmo and Elmo were historically interchangeable. San Temlo is the name of both a Mexican city and an island in Panama. Telmo was chosen by Spanish writer Borja Sémper and actress Barbara Goenaga Bilbao for their son born in 2016.

Because of its relationship to the English word, better lengthened to Natalio.

Has diverse associations: the long-term Communist head of Yugoslavia, one of Michael Jackson's older brothers, and an animated Disney character -- none of them a very strong recommendation.

Paciano is an appealing twist on all the newly fashionable names that suggest peace.

A possibility for a fourth-born child.

Possible "nerd" temptation for nicknamers makes Nando a preferable choice.

This spelling used in Italy and Spain shares the peaceful meaning of dove with the more familiar Columba. It's a Top 35 name in Chile.

Adds some salsa to the Latin root.