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Unique Cat Names

  1. Darling

    • Origin:

      English surname, English word name

    • Meaning:

      "dear"

    • Description:

      Darling has history as an English surname, but it would most likely be read as a quirky and loving word name, a la Sweetheart or Honey.
  2. Nacho

    • Origin:

      Word name or short form of Ignacio

    • Description:

      Not unless you want your son to grow up to be just like a wacky Jack Black character.
  3. Mazikeen

    • Origin:

      Invented name

    • Meaning:

      "harmful spirits"

    • Description:

      Neil Gaiman invented this name for a character in his comic book Sandman. It can now be seen on the TV show Lucifer.
  4. Vanellope

    • Origin:

      Invented name

    • Description:

      Vanellope is a Disney creation, given to the protagonist of "Wreck it Ralph" and now a character on Sugar Rush. She is energetic, tomboyish and very sassy. Read more about Vanellope and other Disney Princess Names in our featured blog.
  5. Albertine

    • Origin:

      French feminine variation of Albert

    • Description:

      Albertine and Alberta are old-fashioned feminizations ala Geraldine and Roberta. This is the kind of name that sounds very dowdy until a hip celebrity chooses it, at which point we don't know how we missed its coolness all this time.
  6. Almond

    • Origin:

      English word name or variation of Almund or Aleman, German

    • Meaning:

      "almond; noble strength; German"

    • Description:

      Almond may seem like a hippy modern name, but its use for American boys goes right back to the mid-nineteenth century. In these cases, it was either a variation of Almund, meaning "noble strength," or the surname Aleman, meaning "German."
  7. Flannery

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "descendant of Flannghal"

    • Description:

      Long before the vogue of using Irish surnames for girls, writer Flannery O'Connor gave this one some visibility. It has a warm (flannelly) feel and the currently popular three-syllable ee-ending sound.
  8. Angelou

    • Origin:

      Literary name, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "angel"

    • Description:

      If you want to move beyond Maya, you might consider this distinctive last name of poet Maya Angelou. Born Marguerite Annie Johnson, Angelou was given the nickname Maya by her brother and adopted Angelou from her first husband, whose last name was Angelos.
  9. Nebula

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "mist"

    • Description:

      Could be the next Nova, now that celestial baby names are in the ascendent.
  10. Persimmon

    • Origin:

      American fruit name from Powhatan

    • Meaning:

      "a dry fruit"

    • Description:

      We've adopted Plum, Cherry, and even Apple as baby names, so why not Persimmon? It lends itself to the charming nicknames Percy or Persy.
  11. Bard

    • Origin:

      Irish variation of Baird, Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "minstrel, poet"

    • Description:

      Great Irish middle name choice for Shakespeare lovers.
  12. Jovan

    • Origin:

      Slavic variation of John, or Latin

    • Meaning:

      "Jove-like, majestic"

    • Description:

      Jovan, the name of the supreme Roman deity, seems more extraterrestrial now -- and it's also firmly attached to a perfume label. Some parents may see it as a variation of Giovanni, the Italian for John. It is in fact the Slavic variation of John and may be an original way to honor an ancestral John.
  13. Bamboo

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Bamboo is a plant name that you might want to save for the zoo's name-the-panda contest. It was used for a starbaby in 2000, though, the rapper Big Boi.
  14. Lolly

    • Description:

      Lolly is a playful, cheerful feminine name that can function as both a nickname and a standalone name. It likely originated as a diminutive for names like Dolores, Charlotte, or Laura, but has gained independent usage. The name evokes sweetness and joy, partly due to its association with lollipops and candy. Lolly has a light-hearted, youthful quality that exudes friendliness and approachability. While not commonly found on popular name lists, it experienced modest usage in the mid-20th century and has seen occasional revival among parents seeking vintage-inspired names with a whimsical quality. The name's brevity and repeating 'l' sound give it a rhythmic, memorable quality that works well across all ages despite its initial childlike associations.

  15. 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.

  16. Quince

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "applelike fruit"

    • Description:

      The girls have Apple, Plum, Peaches, Cherry, and Berry: here's one variety of fruit suitable for a boy.
  17. Shoshanna

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Shoshana, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "lily"

    • Description:

      Shoshanna is a variation of one of the best-known original Hebrew baby names for girls , the original of Susanna. This is the spelling used by Shoshanna Lonstein, a designer who creates the Shoshanna clothing line and also the name of one of the four leading characters on the TV show Girls, Shoshanna Shapiro.
  18. Madrigal

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "song for unaccompanied voices"

    • Description:

      Madrigal might be a pretty and highly distinctive choice for a child of a musical family--or for the parent looking for a less conventional path to the nickname Maddie than Madeline or Madison . Definitely more striking than Cadence or even the increasingly popular Aria.
  19. Ramiro

    • Origin:

      Spanish; Portuguese

    • Meaning:

      "great judge"

    • Description:

      A charming -o name with cool nickname possibilities, Ramiro is also a historical choice: there were 2 Aragonese Spanish kings named Ramiro.
  20. Rembrandt

    • Origin:

      Dutch artist name

    • Description:

      The name of the most renowned of the Old Masters is a potential option for families who put an emphasis on the creative. Rembrandt Peale was a member of the Peale family of painters, all named for famous artists.