Mystical Magical Cat Names
- Peryn
Origin:
Proto-Slavic deityDescription:
God of sky, thunder, lightning, rain and war; the highest-ranking god in Slavic mythology. His name is also spelled Perun.
- Perun
Origin:
Proto-Slavic mythology nameDescription:
God of sky, thunder, lightning, rain and war; the highest-ranking god in Slavic mythology. His name can also be spelled Peryn, which feels very wearable in the Western world as well.
- Carna
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"flesh"Description:
Carna was a Roman goddess of the heart and flesh. She was eventually conflated with Cardea, goddess of hinges.
- Latona
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"light"Description:
Latona is the Roman equivalent of Leto, the Greek goddess of light. These days Leto feels more modern for a baby girl, but Latona retains its appeal.
- Quirinal
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"of Quirinus"Description:
The Quirinal Hill is one of the Seven Hills of Rome, and the site of the official residence of the Italian head of state, who lives in the Quirinal Palace. It was named for the Roman god Quirinus, whose name means "spear".
- Powerful
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
Nick Cannon use this, well, powerful name for his daughter, born in 2020. It joins the ranks of other strong adjective baby names, such as Noble, Epic, Sovereign, and Brave.
- Carda
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"hinge"Description:
Another name for Cardea, the Roman goddess of hinges who was typically associated with doorways.
- Tangaroa
Origin:
Maori mythological name, ocean godDescription:
In Polynesian mythology Tangaroa was the god of the sea, the son of Rangi and Papa. He separated his parents' embrace, creating the earth and the sky.
- Strong
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
Many parents are seeking a strong name--well there's no denying that Strong fits that bill.
- Providentia
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"forethought"Description:
Providentia was an ancient Roman goddess that was important to religion and the Imperial cult of ancient Rome. She personified the ability to foresee and make provisions. As a baby name, Providentia is an elaborate and feminine alternative to Providence.
- Noadiah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"meeting with the Lord"Description:
Noadiah has biblical namesakes both male and female. The female Noadiah is a prophetess in the Book of Nehemiah, while the male Noadiah is mentioned in the Book of Ezra. Noa is a sweet and logical short form.
- Teliavelis
Origin:
Lithuanian deityDescription:
A Legendary figure who created the sun and placed it in the sky in Lithuanian mythology. He is recorded in folklore as a blacksmith god.
- Hennil
Origin:
Proto-Slavic deityDescription:
The god of agriculture and fertility worshipped in Slavic areas. Hennil was depicted by a staff crowned by a hand holding a ring.
- Phrike
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"tremor"Description:
Phrike (rhymes with Nike) is the Greek goddess of horror. Her name is derived from the Greek phrittō, meaning "to tremble."
- Felicitas
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"good luck, fortune"Description:
In Roman mythology. Felicitas was the deity of good luck.
- Bravery
Origin:
Virtue nameDescription:
Modern virtue names aren't always subtle, and Bravery definitely cuts to the chase. It's a bold choice—one your teenager might begrudge. Talisa Soto and Benjamin Bratt used it as a middle name, where it's a less risky than in the first name position.
- Lirio
Origin:
PortugueseMeaning:
"lily"Description:
Derived from the Latin lilium, Lírio is a unisex floral name which was used for a witch character in the cult 1996 horror film The Craft.
- Rangda
Origin:
Balinese mythology, JavaneseMeaning:
"widow"Description:
Rangda is the demon queen in Balinese mythology, told to eat children and lead an army of witches. Her name literally means "widow" in Old Javanese.
- Mag
Origin:
MandaicDescription:
In Mandaeism, Hag and Mag are a pair of demons typically mentioned together; Hag being male, and Mag being female.
- Fringilla
Origin:
Latin literary name and bird nameDescription:
Fringilla Vigo is a sorceress and villain in The Witcher series. Her name comes from a genus of singing finches.