Cat Names · Pet Names
By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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English surname
"merry, lively"
Combine trendy Crew with even trendier Cruz, and you've got Crews. This English surname, derived from a nickname "the cruse" (i.e. the merry), is made famous by actor Terry Crews.
Ubaldo is a masculine name with Italian and Spanish origins, derived from the Germanic elements 'hug' meaning 'heart, mind, spirit' and 'bald' meaning 'bold, brave.' This ancient name was carried by…
German
"bold and renowned"
The name of a monk who is the patron saint of blacksmiths -- not a twentieth-century occupation or baby name.
Egyptian
"the hidden one"
In Egyptian mythology, Amun was a major god who later merged with Ra, becoming Amun-Ra. He is the creator deity and was worshiped as Ammon by the Greeks.
English word name
"a fabric characterized by a short soft dense warp pile"
Velvet is a name that couldn't possibly be softer or more luxuriant. Many people have fond memories of it via the character of Velvet Brown, played by the young Elizabeth Taylor in National Velvet ,…
"the beautiful one has arrived"
This ancient Egyptian queen's name would be best saved for a cat.
English
"bare hillside"
A friendly sounding surname name reminiscent of the increasingly popular Marlow and Harlow. British musician Gary Barlow is a notable namesake.
Modern nickname
Brother for Biff and Bud. McFly rocker Tom Fletcher transformed this from midcentury short form to modern cool name when he used it for his newborn son.
Diminutive of Vincent, Latin
"conquering"
Minimalist nickname via XXX star Diesel (born Mark Vincent).
"bald"
A small number of parents are inspired to choose Frida Kahlo's surname for their sons and daughters each year. The Mexican artist had German ancestry from her father's side, and Kahlo is actually…
Fictional name; diminutive of Robert
The name of the loveable and quirky elf from the Harry Potter series may not be the best choice for a human child, but makes an adorable name for a pet.
"pink"
This affectionate nickname was historically used for children with strong pink undertones, and was given as a first name several times throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. We prefer it as a pet…
Nickname name
Old-school nickname ala Spike and Babe that's favored by some hipster parents.
Gillette is a feminine name of French origin, deriving from the name Gilles (the French form of Giles), with the feminine diminutive suffix '-ette' added. The name essentially means 'little Gilles'…
Baldwyn as a feminine name is quite uncommon, as it is traditionally a masculine name of Germanic origin. The name derives from the elements 'bald' meaning 'bold' and 'win' meaning 'friend,' thus…
Baldwyn is a masculine name with ancient Germanic roots, a variant spelling of Baldwin. The name combines the elements 'bald' meaning 'bold' or 'brave' and 'win' meaning 'friend,' creating the…
"brave friend"
One "bald" name we can get behind, thanks to pioneering African-American author James Baldwin – though the name is now also associated with the Baldwin brothers, particularly Alec.
Sveta is a feminine Slavic name primarily used in Russia, Ukraine, Czech Republic, and other Eastern European countries. It functions as both a standalone name and a diminutive form of Svetlana,…
Baldwen appears to be an unusual variant or possibly a misspelling of Baldwin, a Germanic name traditionally given to males rather than females. The original name combines the elements 'bald' meaning…
"courageous people"
This is one of the least known or used of the Theo names, quite possibly because of its last syllable. In Samuel Butler's 1903 novel The Way of All Flesh , there is a clergyman character named…
