Cat Names That Start With K

Keke is a multicultural double-punch nickname, notably borne by actress Keke Palmer. Palmer was born Lauren Keyana, yet her nickname does not derive from her middle name — her older sister had an imaginary friend named Keke.

Simple and sweet name for a son that feels on-trend in this era of Kai.

Kenyon is a very engaging British surname name, the middle y giving it a kind of southwestern canyonesque undertone.

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

Krishna is the name of the supreme Hindu god that is still considered secular enough for mortal children and is often found in Hindu families, for both boys and girls.

Kalindi is a lovely, rhythmic name refers to one of the seven sacred rivers of India.

Kennelly could be an upbeat modern namesake for a Grandpa Kenneth; it can also be spelled Kenneally.

Now that Kimberly is no longer one of the top girl names, Kim or long form Kimball feel more gender neutral.

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

An Asian name that would be easily understood in this country.

Energetic choice that bounces off the tongue.

Common Japanese name from the '60s-'80s. In Japan it's now associated with the Manga series Kenichi: the Mightiest Disciple.

An architectural take on Noel. Knoll honors Florence Knoll, the Michigan-born modernist architect and furniture designer. Her namesake company still produces her designs today.

While Kamran is a common boys' name in Iran and Turkey, among other countries, if used in the US it will more likely be a respelling of Cameron, a unisex name which sounds exactly the same as Kamran. Due to cultural misunderstandings, we'd advise using the Kamran spelling only if you mean to select the Persian boys' name, not as a "creative" form of Cameron for either gender.

A cool and uncommon unisex Indian name.

Kendall is on the decline, but Kendry is a fresh and rare alternative. It is a traditionally masculine name in Madagascar.