Pet Names · Cat Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Latin
"silver"
South America provides a continent of interesting, undiscovered names -- Bolivia, Peru, Brazil, and the tango-rhythmed Argentina.
A shimmery ancient Roman name that could still shine today. VARIATION: ARGENTA
"silvery"
More modern and alluring than Silver, Argenta is one of the few mineral/metal-related names.
Greek
"virtuous"
There's still only one.
Malagasy
"wise man"
Kendall is on the decline, but Kendry is a fresh and rare alternative. It is a traditionally masculine name in Madagascar.
Japanese
"wise one"
Common Japanese name from the '60s-'80s. In Japan it's now associated with the Manga series Kenichi: the Mightiest Disciple .
Italian
"slate, slate gray"
An attractive Italian color and rock word name that doesn't sound anything like its meaning.
German
"strong with a sword"
Muscular German name that never fully assimilated into American culture.
word name
This name has many different connotations, from Tarot cards to a species of butterfly. It is related to the English word arcane, which means esoteric, mysterious, enigmatic.
Welsh, possibly "silver wheel"
"silver wheel"
An alternative spelling, found in some sources, of Arianrhod. This version lacks the fashionable "Aria" sound that is part of Arianrhod's appeal.
Anglo-Saxon
"strong temple"
An Anglo-Saxon name borne by the queen of Alfred the Great. American novelist Helen Ricker wrote under the pen-name Elswyth Thane. Variants include Elswith, Ealswith and Ealhswith.
Latin clan name
"wealth"
Lucretius is the name of the Roman philosopher who invented Epicureanism. But even in these days of old Roman name revival, Lucretius sounds a bit long-white-beardish, though it can be enlivened with…
Irish
"little dog"
An unusual, energetic surname choice that would make a good Madison alternative. Madigan was a typical police detective series of the 1970s, starring Richard Widmark.
French word name
"ballet position; ornate design"
Fanciful, edging toward bizarre.
"man of peace"
Hipsters might consider reviving this old German name, though we're not so sure their sons wouldn't have preferred the classic Fred name Frederick. Manfred B. Lee (born Manford) was half of the team…
Fruit name
A very unique fruit name heard more often on peachy-colored dogs than on baby girls.
"the warmth of the sun in winter"
Part-April, part-Felicity, but with the wonderfully whimsical feel of Serendipity. Apricity debuted in the US charts for the first time in 2022.
Mata is a concise feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'mother' and holds sacred connotations, while in Hebrew it can mean 'gift.' The name appears in various cultures…
French
"delicate, dainty"
Charming French endearment, first used as a name by Goethe, that now makes an appealing choice -- though the proper feminine form is Mignonne. Note, though, that this is not actually used as a name…
"apricot"
A representative Japanese name with a meaning symbolizing ripeness.
