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Fantasy Cat Names
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Fantasy cat names are perfect for the cat of a lover of the fantasy genre. These names come from books, shows, and movies such as Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, and more.
*Star Wars* cat names include Cassian, Anakin, Chewy, and Solo for male cats. Female cat names inspired by Star Wars may include Leia, Rey, and Padme.
*Lord of the Rings* cat names include Eowyn, Arwen, and Galadriel for girls, or Samwise, Frodo, and Pippin for boys.
*Game of Thrones* cat names introduce the names Khaleesi, Arya, Sansa, and Daenerys for female cats, and Jorah, Gendry, Theon, and Eddard for male cats.
*Harry Potter* cat names are also a large inspiration for fantasy felines, from Myrtle, Hermione, and Minerva to Lucius, Neville, and Rubeus.
Other fantasy names for cats include Merlin, Ender, Zelda, and Echo.
Search our roster of fantasy cat names here.
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Luna
Latin
"moon"
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Luke
Greek
"man from Lucania"
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Arthur
Celtic
" bear"
Arthur, once the shining head of the Knights of the Round Table, is, after decades of neglect, now being polished up and restored by stylish parents, inspired perhaps by the new generation of royals.…
Xavier
Basque
"new house"
Xavier originated is use as a given name after Saint Francis Xavier, cofounder of the Jesuit order, who got his name from the Spanish-Basque village where he was born. His birthplace was Javier, the…
Emmett
English masculinization of Emma, German
"universal"
Emmett, honest and sincere, laid-back and creative, is on the rise as a male cognate of the megapopular Emma, not to mention being a character in the popular Twilight series. Emmett originated in…
Arya
Sanskrit; Modern variation of Aria
"noble; air/song"
Arya was derived from an Indo-Iranian word meaning "Aryan" or "noble." It is a masculine given name in Iran, Indonesia, Bali, and Sanskrit-speaking regions of India. In Hindu- and English-speaking…
Freya
Norse
"a noble woman"
Freya has long been popular in the U.K. but has only taken off in the US in the last decade, along with the entire category of mythological names. Derived from the Old Norse name Freyja, meaning…
Finn
Irish, Scandinavian, Norse
"fair, white; from Finland"
Finn is a name with enormous energy and charm, that of the greatest hero of Irish mythology, Finn MacCool (aka Fionn mac Cuumhaill), an intrepid warrior with mystical supernatural powers, noted as…
Abraham
Hebrew
"father of multitudes"
Abraham is among the most classic baby names that's still widely-used today, popular for its references to both the Bible and American history. The Biblical Abraham was the first of the Old Testament…
Arabella
Latin, Scottish
"yielding to prayer; lovable"
Arabella, lovely and elegant, has long been well used in Britain and finally made it onto the American list in 2005. A Top 50 choice in the UK, in the US in remains in the Top 300, given to around…
Alex
Diminutive of Alexander, Alexis
"defending men"
The independent Alex has become a classic in its own right. One of the truest unisex names , Alex is used almost equally for both sexes. Alex is used both on its own and as a short form of formal…
Leia
Variation of Leah, Laya, or Leya, Portuguese, Spanish, English, Sanskrit
"weary; the law; dissolution"
Most familiar in the English speaking world as the Star Wars princess, Jedi, and leader, Leia can be considered a pop culture choice, created by George Lucas who in turn likely based it on the…
Elora
Contracted form of Elnora, Eliora or Eleanora
Contemporary without feeling overtly modern, Elora is a winning mix of elements and sounds. It's got the popular El-prefix of Eleanor, Eloise, and Elliana, the -ora ending ef Aurora, Cora, and Nora —…
Kylo
Variation of Kyle, Scottish
"narrow spit of land"
The original Kyle has sparked many variations, including Kylie, Kyler, and Kylo, after Kylo Ren, the villain played by Adam Driver in the seventh Star Wars movie, released in December 2015. .Kylo,…
Cassian
Latin, variation of Cassius
"hollow"
Rugged but gentle at the same time, Cassian is a saintly and stylish choice that was derived from the name Cassius. Before 2017, it was an obscure choice, given to a tiny handful of boys each year.…
Westley
Variation of Wesley
"west meadow"
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Anakin
American invented name
Anakin Skywalker, aka Darth Vader, is the antagonist in the original Star Wars trilogy. The name Anakin first entered the US Top 1000 in 2014. Its meaning is unknown but is thought to be an homage to…
Jaime
Spanish variation of James
A Hispanic classic that has lost some momentum in recent years. It could be misunderstood by some as Jamie -- which is how it's pronounced on Game of Thrones .
Khaleesi
Literature
"warlord"
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Lara
Russian, diminutive of Larissa or Larisa
"citadel"
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