Harry Potter Cat Names

Made famous by the half-giant character of Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter series, this handsome Latinate name feels like a plausible possibility for a real child too, given its similarity to Ruben and Rue.

Pansy is an early floral name that lost credibility when it became a derogatory slang term for gay people. Better these days: Posy or Poppy.

One of several more venerable names that get to the nickname Zack if you're tired of Zachary. In the New Testament, Zacharias was the husband of Elizabeth and father of John the Baptist.

Hermione's cat in the Harry Potter series.

A British surname that was used only for males until Mrs. Norman Mailer, Norris Church (born Barbara), came under the public eye.

If you're seeking a solid but underused occupational name with a warm, friendly sound - one that isn't Parker, Harper, or Karter, Granger might be an option. The association with Hermione Granger could make this feel more accessible to some, as could its slight similarity to the likes of Georgia, Gracelynn and Raina. It has only appeared once in the US stats for girls in 2022, when it was given to 6 babies.

Snowy has only ever appeared on the charts twice: in 2013, when it was given to 6 baby girls, and in 2016, when it was used for five. With recent celeb choices such as Stormi and Thunder, could Snowy be next on parents' lists?