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2000+ Cat Names

  1. Gyan

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "filled with knowledge"

    • Description:

      Almost unknown in the western world, Gyan comes from a Sanskrit word for knowledge. It may appeal to parents looking for a name influenced by eastern philosophy, like Bodhi or Zen.
  2. Kitty

    • Description:

      Traditionally a feminine nickname for Katherine — the male usage of Kitty is entirely made up of cats.
  3. Margarita

    • Origin:

      Spanish, Russian, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pearl, daisy"

    • Description:

      Margarita is an international form of Margaret that shares its meaning of "pearl", but also directly translates to "daisy" in Spanish and Greek. Despite being widely associated with the alcoholic beverage in English, it has a long history of use in Spanish, Greek and several Slavic languages — most notably being the name of the heroine of Mikhail Bulgakov's 1966 novel Master and Margarita.
  4. Zibby

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Elizabeth

    • Description:

      Zibby is the adorable, zippy nickname for Elizabeth used for the lead female character in the film "Liberal Arts." Zibby can make a Libby for the 21st century.
  5. Bedelia

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "strength or exalted one"

    • Description:

      This fanciful Irish extension of Bridget is known here through the wacky Amelia Bedelia books for kids -- an association your child may or may not like.
  6. Kiwi

    • Description:

      Kiwi is an uncommon feminine name derived from the flightless bird native to New Zealand, which also lends its name to the kiwifruit. The term comes from the Māori language, where it is an onomatopoeic word imitating the call of the bird. As a given name, Kiwi has gained limited use in Western countries, appealing to parents seeking unique nature-inspired names. It conveys associations with New Zealand culture, as the kiwi bird is a national symbol. The name projects qualities of uniqueness, exoticism, and natural simplicity. Despite its rarity, Kiwi has seen modest growth in usage as part of the trend toward distinctive fruit and nature names in the 21st century.
  7. Hilooha

    • Origin:

      Choctaw, Native American

    • Meaning:

      "thunder"

    • Description:

      Thunderous name with Native American origins.
  8. Quiller

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "scribe"

    • Description:

      Heard in a sixties spy movie, The Quiller Memorandum, this uncommon occupational name has an offbeat charm.
  9. Chihiro

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "thousand questions"

    • Description:

      A popular Japanese name used for the young heroine of the animated film, "Spirited Away."
  10. Mickey

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Michelle or Michaela

    • Description:

      Mickey is a nickname-name redolent of the mid-20th century and best-known as a mouse name. While this spelling works for either gender, the girls' version is more often spelled Micki.
  11. Brownie

    • Description:

      Brownie is an uncommon feminine name derived from the English word for the small chocolate dessert or from the color brown. As a name, it has a sweet, endearing quality with a touch of whimsy and nostalgia. While not commonly used as a formal given name, Brownie may appear as a nickname for someone with brown hair or eyes, or someone who enjoys baking or eating the dessert. In folk traditions, 'brownies' were helpful household spirits in Scottish folklore, adding a touch of magical association. The name has an informal, affectionate quality that some parents might choose for its uniqueness and warm associations. Though rare in official records, Brownie might be used as a middle name or a distinctive first name for parents seeking something unconventional with friendly, comforting connotations.

  12. Rebel

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Meaning:

      "rebel"

    • Description:

      Asking for trouble. Rebel Wilson is female, but this name is truly gender neutral, though hardly neutral in any other way. Rebel is undoubtedly one of the edgiest boys' names starting with the letter R.
  13. Peach

    • Origin:

      Fruit name

    • Description:

      Peach is one of those names that, a generation ago, would have been placed in the wacky celebrity baby name category. But now with the proliferation of word, nature, and yes, food names, Peach sounds adorably baby-ready.
  14. Tora

    • Description:

      Tora as a masculine name has multiple potential origins. In Japanese, Tora means 'tiger,' symbolizing strength and courage. In Norse traditions, it could be a masculine variant of 'Thor,' the god of thunder, or related to the name Tore. In Hebrew contexts, Tora might reference the Torah, though this usage is less common for boys. The name's brevity gives it a strong, distinctive quality across cultures. While predominantly used as a feminine name in some regions, as a masculine choice it remains uncommon in Western countries. Its cross-cultural meanings and simple pronunciation make it appealing to parents seeking a concise, meaningful name with international resonance and natural strength.

  15. Bayu

    • Origin:

      Indonesian

    • Meaning:

      "wind"

    • Description:

      Bayou? No, but it sounds the same, and since both the Indonesian name and the English word have appealing nature meanings, this is a perfect choice for the family that wants to bridge cultures.
  16. Ashanti

    • Origin:

      Place-name, former kingdom of western Africa

    • Description:

      Authentic African name that blipped in popularity a few years ago when hip-hop singer Ashanti first arrived on the scene.
  17. Keshet

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "rainbow"

    • Description:

      This feminine name, pleasingly reminiscent of Kismet, has a similarly lovely meaning: Rainbow.
  18. Omaira

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "long life; red"

    • Description:

      Omaira is an intriguing Middle Eastern possibility.
  19. Mie

    • Origin:

      Danish, Norwegian diminutive of Marie, Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "bitter; beauty; three"

    • Description:

      A sweet and simple nickname for Marie that could serve to freshen up the outdated full form.
  20. Holmes

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "from the island in the river"

    • Description:

      Possible middle name for devotees of detective Sherlock...or the actress Katie.