Pet Names · Cat Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Hebrew
"raindrop"
Definitely a name you won't hear in every playground, Dalfon (also spelled Dalphon) is a highly unusual weather name with a distinctive sound.
Musical name
Maraca sounds more like a name than Banjo, so why not? It's rhythmic and, well, musical, so might make an adventurous choice.
Variation of Ó Comhraidhe or Ó Corra, Irish surname, or English word name
"descendant of Comhraidhe; descandant of Corra; curry"
Perhaps too spicy for some, but this is a popular Gaelic surname that might appeal for those looking to honor a family branch or to fans of legendary British comedian Tim Curry.
Greek
"dark flower"
The th sound both softens and complicates this Melanie relative.
Dutch from Hebrew
"city of the king; king of light"
The least used of the Three Wise Men's names, but a strong option for bold namers to consider. The exact origins of Melchior are unknown, but it is speculated that it derived from either the Hebrew…
Irish
"dark one"
A distinctive alternative to Conan.
Celtic
"iron man"
Melor is the name of a Breton saint who in legend was also a prince, suggesting he was the son of a Cornish king (Mylor is the Cornish variation of the name). Melor was said to have a foot and hand…
Roman
"messenger of the gods, quicksilver"
It's a car brand, a planet, and the messenger of the gods -- but it's questionable whether it works as a little girl's name.
Nature name
Typically used for girls, but Disney Channel show Big City Greens made it wearable for boys as well.
English, word name or combination of Mary and Lee, or Scottish place-name
Merilee and Merrilee were early respelled or word names, ahead of their time in some ways. Merrilee hit the Top 1000 for a couple of years in the 1940s, but last year no baby girls were given either…
Spanish, Music name
Can you hear the beat?
botanical name
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?
English word name
"comfortable"
A snug word name that may appeal to hygge-minded parents. It reappeared on the US charts in both 2020 and 2022 after a gap of 55 years. It can be short for Cosima or Cosette/Cozette.
Several animal names, from Fox to Wolf and even to Tiger, ccan work, but Cougar should stay in its cage. Even John Mellencamp has dropped it.
Aboriginal Australian
"black swan"
Maroochy Barambah, an Australian singer, brought this name into prominence in Australia.
Diminutive of Margaret
"pearl"
Sixties-style nickname which is also the name of a small biting insect, particularly prevalent in Scotland.
"twelve o'clock at night"
A dark, mystical choice, most often used for black cats, Midnight is a relatively new addition to the baby pool. It was used as a middle name by Nicole Richie and Joel Madden for their son in 2009,…
Native American
"wind"
A place name from Venezuela believed to come from an indigenous word for wind, this can make an innovative choice for a child of either sex.
English, word name
A mystical word name, most often reserved for black cats, Midnight conjures up darkness and the liminal space between the end of one day and the beginning of the next. It has seen some use as a baby…
Danish, Norwegian diminutive of Marie, Japanese
"bitter; beauty; three"
A sweet and simple nickname for Marie that could serve to freshen up the outdated full form.
