Girl Cat Names That Start With S

  1. Stormy
    • Origin:

      Word name; variation of Storm
    • Description:

      Stormy is on the rise following the birth of Kylie Jenner's daughter Stormi, although the starbaby's spelling has taken over the lead.
  2. Snowdrop
    • Description:

      Snowdrop is a delicate nature-inspired feminine name derived from the early-blooming white flower that often emerges while snow still covers the ground. This botanical name symbolizes hope, purity, and resilience as snowdrops are among the first flowers to bloom at winter's end. Though uncommon as a given name, Snowdrop belongs to the category of modern flower and nature names that have gained popularity in recent decades. The name carries a whimsical, ethereal quality that appeals to parents drawn to nature-themed names. Snowdrop combines the purity associations of snow with the gentle beauty of a small flower, creating a name that's both distinctive and meaningful.
  3. Shanti
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      This Hindi word which is used in prayer is one of the prime names that mean peace, always a nice message to impart to a child. Nick Nolte used it for his daughter.
  4. Sundance
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "sun dance"
    • Description:

      Long synonymous with the American outlaw Harry Longabaugh, aka The Sundance Kid, who got his nickname from the town of Sundance, Wyoming, where he was incarcerated as a teenager. The place name Sundance was taken from the sun dance ceremony practiced by local Native American tribes.
  5. Shreya
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "fortunate, auspicious"
    • Description:

      Shreya is an Indian name with several positive meanings--beautiful, fortunate, auspicious, favorable--and ties to the goddess Lakshmi.
  6. Symphony
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Name that makes a dramatic musical statement.
  7. Shadow
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "shade"
    • Description:

      Better for a dog.
  8. Shakti
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "power"
    • Description:

      Shakti is the female equivalent of the god Shiva in Hinduism. A sacred name sometimes used in a secular way.
  9. Scirocco
    • Origin:

      Italian, from Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "warm wind"
    • Description:

      A cool and breezy nature name with a stylish sound, used by Volkswagen for one of its cars.
  10. Sariya
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "night traveler, night rain"
    • Description:

      A pretty Arabic name with an evocative meaning.
  11. Sammy
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "god has heard"
    • Description:

      Short for Samantha or long for Sam, Sammy is a sweet midcentury nickname name that we can see coming back.
  12. Shenandoah
    • Origin:

      Native American place-name
    • Description:

      While some sources assign the place-name the romantic meaning "beautiful daughter of the stars," the Virginia region itself says the name is of uncertain Native American origin with many possible but no definitive meaning. No matter: Shenandoah is a lovely name that's rare but usable.
  13. Sunita
    • Origin:

      Hindi and Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "good character, wise"
    • Description:

      Sunita is an easily-translated name brought to the American lexicon by astronaut Sunita "Suni" Williams, who holds the record for most spacewalks by a woman.
  14. Serenade
    • Origin:

      Music name
    • Description:

      Peaceful and melodic, but a bit pretentious.
  15. Sesame
    • Origin:

      Food name and word name
    • Description:

      Poppy is the most widely-used seed name, opening the door for Sesame. While Sesame has a pretty sound, it is not often used as a name -- fewer than five baby girls were given the name in the US in 2021. In kids' minds, this might be overly associated with Sesame Street.
  16. Simay
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "silver moon, glitter moon"
    • Description:

      A sparkling choice for a nighttime-born daughter.
  17. Selket
    • Origin:

      Egyptian
    • Meaning:

      "(she who) tightens the throat, (she who) causes the throat to breathe"
    • Description:

      Also spelled Selqet, Serket and Serqet, Selket was the Ancient Egyptian goddess of the scorpions and of magic. She was a helpful goddess and protected souls on their journey to the afterlife. She is also associated with childbirth (potentially making her a great choice for the daughter of a midwife or obstetrician). Her connection to scorpions is a symbol of her power and makes her a good namesake for a child born under the zodiac sign of Scorpio.
  18. Sonatina
    • Origin:

      Italian, musical term
    • Description:

      Makes SONATA even more feminine and musical
  19. Smokey
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Description:

      Popular choice for silvery pets.
  20. Seeley
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "blessed, happy"
    • Description:

      Surname name with an uplifting meaning. Just beware that this is a well-known mattress brand.