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Unique Cat Names

  1. Knoll

    • Origin:

      English and German surname

    • Meaning:

      "dweller near the hill; lump"

    • Description:

      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.
  2. Venturi

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "good luck"

    • Description:

      The name of prize-winning American architect Robert Venturi would make a somewhat awkward first.
  3. Zaha

    • Description:

      Zaha is a distinctive feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It has Arabic origins where it can mean 'brilliant' or 'shining,' carrying connotations of brightness and radiance. The name gained international recognition through the renowned Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, whose innovative designs brought prominence to this formerly obscure name. In some African traditions, particularly Swahili, Zaha can also have meaningful connections. The name's brevity and symmetrical construction give it a modern, streamlined quality, while the soft 'z' and open 'a' sounds create a melodic flow. Despite its growing recognition, Zaha remains relatively uncommon in Western countries, making it distinctive without being difficult to pronounce. Parents might choose this name for its multicultural resonance, artistic associations, and beautiful meaning, as well as its elegant simplicity that works well across language boundaries.

  4. Dinero

    • Origin:

      Spanish word name

    • Meaning:

      "money"

    • Description:

      A rising choice in the US, where money-related names are becoming more fashionable.
  5. Coriander

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "bed bug"

    • Description:

      This herb is also known as cilantro. It's meaning, "bed bug" is on account of its smell, characterized by the ancient Greeks as bed bug-like.
  6. Frisco

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Francisco

    • Meaning:

      "free man"

    • Description:

      Frisco is a frisky, roguish semi-place-name (San Francisco natives never call it that) that could make a lively, unusual o-ending choice.
  7. Fresco

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "fresh; decorative mural"

    • Description:

      A fresh artistic option with a lively sound.
  8. Nirvana

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "place of great bliss"

    • Description:

      Well, parents are naming their children Eden and Heaven...so why not?
  9. Sahara

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "desert"

    • Description:

      A beautiful and evocative place-name that deserves wider use.
  10. Baldwin

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "brave friend"

    • Description:

      One "bald" name we can get behind, thanks to pioneering African-American author James Baldwin – though the name is now also associated with the Baldwin brothers, particularly Alec.
  11. Pirate

    • Origin:

      English word name from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "to attempt, attack"

    • Description:

      A bold new word name that conjures up images of peg-legs and eyepatches. It was brought to national attention by pop musician Billie Eilish, whose full name is Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell.
  12. Hemingway

    • Origin:

      English place name

    • Description:

      No matter how much you love the novels of Papa H., don't saddle your son with this unwieldy appellation.
  13. Chickadee

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "songbird"

    • Description:

      The chickadee gets its distinctive name from its distinctive call: chick-a-dee-dee-dee!
  14. Peppy

    • Origin:

      Word name or short form of Pepper, English and Latin from Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "the pepper plant"

    • Description:

      Peppy is undeniably cute, but we bet that after a while the jokes aren't.
  15. Egypt

    • Origin:

      Place name, English from Egyptian

    • Meaning:

      "the house of the soul of Ptah"

    • Description:

      Place names like Memphis, Harlem, Cairo, Vienna, Milan, and Astoria are right on trend at the moment, and Egypt could fit in, thanks to its similarity in sound to the likes of Edith and Eden. Alicia Keys used the name for her son back in 2010, but before that, it was used as a stage name for three famous belly dancers.
  16. Tree

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      Tree is an ultimate nature name, made famous by longtime Taylor Swift publicist Tree Paine, born Trina Snyder.
  17. Marjoram

    • Origin:

      botanical name

    • Description:

      Marjoram is a herb and flower. With nicknames like Margie and Jo at the ready, we think that if Marigold can make a comeback, why not Marjoram?
  18. Didion

    • Description:

      Didion is an unusual feminine name that likely derives from surnames or place names of Greek or French origin. It may be connected to the Greek name 'Didymus' meaning 'twin,' or possibly from French regional surnames. The name gained some recognition through association with celebrated American author Joan Didion, whose literary contributions may inspire parents to choose this name. As a first name, Didion remains extremely rare, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive, intellectual choice with literary connections. It has a sophisticated, modern sound despite its historical roots. The name's uncommon nature means a child named Didion would likely be the only one in their community, making it an individualistic choice with cultural cachet.
  19. Firefly

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "glowing insect"
  20. Fortuna

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "luck"

    • Description:

      The Roman goddess Fortuna personified luck and ruled over fortune and fate. She is often depicted as blindfolded, and remains an important figure in Italian culture today, where a common saying translates to "Luck is blind."