Cat Names

After daughters named Gravity Blue and Rumble Honey, we had a lot of expectations for the name of Lucky Blue Smith's third child. Luckily, he didn't disappoint when he named his son Slim Easy in 2022. The full name has been criticized, with commenters saying it sounds like a diuretic tea or diet pill. And we agree that the combination is too much. But in isolation, Easy has potential. With a carefree aura and accessible sound, Easy may be a celebrity baby name we grow to love.

Easy

This German name has a whimsical meaning- a combination of "elf" and Runo, meaning "secret lore".

Elfrun

Alfa is a distinctive feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be related to the Greek letter 'alpha,' symbolizing the beginning or the first, suggesting leadership and originality. In some Scandinavian contexts, it's a variation of Alfhild, meaning 'elf battle' or 'elf warrior.' The name has never been widely popular in English-speaking countries, making it a rare choice that stands out. Alfa has a crisp, modern sound despite its ancient roots, and its simplicity makes it easily pronounceable across different languages. The name carries connotations of strength, primacy, and uniqueness, appealing to parents looking for a name that's both uncommon and meaningful.

Alfa

Brajan

Extravagant virtue name which is notably the first name of the British TV detective Inspector Morse.

Endeavour

Enigma

Albertine and Alberta are old-fashioned feminizations ala Geraldine and Roberta: a little bit clunky, a little bit regal, just waiting for a celeb to use them to make them cool again. Familiar in France and the US in the first half of the 20th-century, Albertine has since fallen out of style and hasn't appeared in the US stats since the 80s.
 
With the popularity of Clementine and Alba, however, is Albertine one to reconsider? Nicknames Bertie, Albie, Alba, and Birdie add a fresh twist.

Albertine

Erasmus has long retained the image of the bearded and bespectacled Dutch philosopher, but could be one that the audacious baby namer just might dare to dust off.
 The fourth century Saint Erasmus was also known as Elmo, the patron saint of sailors. The name is closely associated with Renaissance humanist and theologian Desiderius Erasmus, who was born Geert Geerts.
 Another less known bearer was Charles Darwin's grandfather, the poet, naturalist and physician Erasmus Darwin. The fictional Erasmus Holyday is a learned teacher in Walter Scott's 1821 novel Kenilworth, published at a time when the name did have some popularity in England.

Erasmus

The name of several legendary Danish kings, including one who declared universal peace.

Frodi

Akudo is an Igbo-Nigerian name stemming from the Igbo word 'udo' meaning peace. Unlike other names containing the name "Udo", Akudo is a feminine name.

Akudo

A possibility for fans of the mystery writer, but most parents would prefer Dashiell. 

Hammett

A name used in Germany and Holland as a form of Jerome, it's the unlikely moniker of fictional detective Hieronymous "Harry" Bosch.

Hieronymous

Hildegarde

Old World Jewish name that could travel to the New. 

Chasin

Distinguished actor Hume Cronyn (who shared his father's name) put this unusual choice in the lexicon. 

Hume

The color red was considered to have magical properties in early Japanese culture, with the power to cure blood and other illnesses.
Pronounced ah-kah-ko.

Akako

Iselle was a hurricane during the 2014 season, Iselle is thought to be drawn from the Nahuatl word icel, meaning unique or only. Iselle could fit right in with recent favorites like Isabelle and Giselle.

Iselle

This unique one-syllable name was added to the mix by Mariel Hemingway for her now grown model/actress daughter; it could make a distinctive middle name or Bree substitute.


Dree

This French form of the name Ismeria is one of those <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-name-lists/category/unusual-names">uncommon names</a> that's been consistently used in France since the middle ages.The origins of this rare name are shrouded in mystery. Ismeria / Ismérie is an obscure figure in European Christian legend, sometimes purported to be the great-aunt of Jesus Christ, who is connected to the devotion of the Black Madonna.

Ismerie

Rare Indian name best known as that of philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti.

Jiddu

Looking for a name for your kitten or cat? This is Nameberry's masterlist of 

, where you can find every cat name we've ever featured, all in one place.

We have more than 2000 names to consider for your feline, whether you need male cat names or female cat names, common or unique cat names.

Start here to find a name for your kitten or cat — browse our entire collection of cat names.

Cat names — male cat names and female cat names — including meaning and origin (Page 117)

2000+ Cat Names