Pet Names · Cat Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Feminine variation of Edwin, English
"wealthy friend"
Edwina may still be taking tea in the parlor, but we can see her joining friends like Matilda and Josephine for a comeback, especially if pronounced like Edwin rather than Edween. She had a very…
Spanish from Greek
"blessed, happy"
Unusual and rhythmic, Macaria is the feminine form of the ancient Greek Makarios or the Latinized Macarius. It could be an unexpected way to get to cool nickname Mac, without using Mackenzie,…
Hebrew, Arabic, and Hindi
"thread, hair; blessing; margosa tree"
Multicultural name often heard in the Near East. Also spelled Neema and Nimah.
English
Surname name with an uplifting meaning. Just beware that this is a well-known mattress brand.
Italian variation of Benedicta, Latin
"blessed"
The saintly Italian form of the saintly Latin Benedicta.
"wealthy"
Edina is an infectious-sounding Minnesota place-name, featured in the British cult hit TV show "Absolutely Fabulous." Edina is also a poetic name for Edinburgh and is a common name in contemporary…
Japanese
"blessing"
An Asian name not widely known in the West.
Hebrew
"treasure, wealth"
Striking and glamorous, though perhaps just plain Zara is intriguing enough.
Spanish
"holy trinity"
Rhythmic name with both religious and geographical ties, commonly heard in Latin countries.
Latin from Greek
"home of the blessed after death"
In Greek mythology, Elysium, or the Elysian Fields, was the paradise inhabited by the blessed and righteous after death. Greek poet Homer attested that the Elysian Fields were on the western edge of…
"prosperous"
One of the better-known Japanese names.
Short form of Theresa, English, Greek, or Cornish
"to harvest; third"
While Tessa is now preferred, this slightly sharper diminutive of Theresa was the more familiar option in the early 20th-century. It enjoyed a brief return to the US charts in the 60s and 70s but is…
Word name, English from Hindi
"fine, downy wool"
Cashmere is soft, luxurious — and way out of the ordinary. One of the unique names found in The Hunger Games series, you might be surprised to learn that this fabric name has been appearing in the US…
Hindi; Sanskrit
Soft and lovely option.
Spanish, Greek
"rainbow"
Iridiana is a name, predominantly used in Mexico, used as an even more elaborate form of Iridián. Both of these names are related to the Greek name Iris, who in Greek mythology was the…
Word name
"fate"
The next Destiny? Kismet seems like it might be fated for increased use.
Yoruba
"the Lord has made me wealthy"
This name, rich with meaning, is one of the more widely-used names in the Nigerian diaspora.
Sadiyah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'fortunate' or 'lucky.' It's a variant spelling of Saadia or Sadiya, derived from the Arabic root 'sa'd' relating to happiness, good fortune, and…
"good fortune"
Ventura started life as a shortening of Bonaventura, Spanish for good luck or good fortune, but now stands on its own. It has a pleasant sound and the stylish 'V' ending, but Angelenos would…
Yiddish, variation of Selig
Woody Allen introduced us to the name Zelig as the ever-morphing title character of his 1983 film. Zelig does have an upbeat meaning, and nickname Zelie makes it accessible for a girl, though it's an…
