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Boy Cat Names That Start With Y

  1. Yuki
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "snow; happiness"
    • Description:

      Short yet impactful, this Japanese name with has two appealing meanings, depending on which kanji are used. It may be associated with joy, or with a wintery scene.
  2. York
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "from the yew estate"
    • Description:

      Brisk, preppy York is an underused classic with the potential to really shine in the 21st century. It's most familiar as a place name — York is a city in England — and surname. New York City and State were named after the Duke of York.
  3. Yoshi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "good, respectful"
    • Description:

      A classic Japanese name known to kids around the world as a Nintendo video-game character.
  4. Yule
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "winter solstice"
    • Description:

      A possible Christmas name for a baby boy, if you find Noel too mundane. But we fear it doesn't sound very festive.
  5. Yaman
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "strong, stalwart"
    • Description:

      Seen as both a first name and surname in Turkey.

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