Cat Names · Pet Names
By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Egyptian
"sun"
The name of the sun god of Egyptian mythology could only be used in combination with a longer name.
Shakir is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'thankful' or 'grateful'. It derives from the Arabic root 'shakara', which expresses gratitude and appreciation. The name is widely used…
"sun god"
Sounds like Horace, looks like the head of a hawk on the body of a human.
"develop, create"
In Ancient Egyptian mythology, Khepri is a scarab-faced god who represents the rising sun, as well as new life.
Persian mythology name
Abraxas is a sci-fi-sounding name with earthly possibilities, but some playground challenges. Abraxas has a long and convoluted history, dating back to ancient Egyptian mythology and the Gnostics who…
"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.
Arabic
"intelligent, logical"
Akila, which can also be spelled Akilah, is a sleek, modern-feeling name with a strong meaning. Some sources say the name Akila may also be Egyptian or Swahili. There's a name Aquila in the New…
"devoted to the goddess Neith"
In the Old Testament, Asenath was the wife of Joseph and mother of Manesseh and Ephraim.
"the beautiful one has arrived"
This ancient Egyptian queen's name would be best saved for a cat.
Maye is a feminine name with multiple potential origins, primarily derived from the Old French word 'mai' referring to the month of May, symbolizing springtime, renewal, and growth. Alternatively, it…
Yoruba
A sweet-sounding Yoruba name with an equally sweet meaning: "love me".
Egyptian mythology
"to rise in brilliance, to shine"
Gentle sounding but with a bright and powerful meaning, Bennu is a name associated with both mythology and astronomy. Originally an ancient Egyptian deity, Bennu is associated with the sun, creation,…
Hebrew
"answer"
In Semitic mythology, Anat was the goddess of fertility, hunting, and war. It is a familiar choice for girls in Israel.
Berenike is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins, representing the original Greek form of Berenice or Bernice. The name derives from 'pherenike,' combining 'pherein' (to bring) and 'nike'…
Greek
"snow"
A rare and wintery choice, Chione appears several times in Greek mythology, including the daughter of the north wind Boreas and an oceanid who is turned into a snow cloud by Hermes. Pronounced as…
African, Swahili
"life"
A variant of Asha, which is related to the classic Arabic name Aisha, yet another way to say life. Other on-the-rise names with this uplifting meaning: Zoe and Vivian varieties such as Viviana,…
A short form of the masculine name Olufemi, which means "the Lord loves me". Femi is also used as a standalone name for both genders, meaning "love me".
Giza is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Egyptian roots, sharing its name with the famous plateau where the Great Pyramids stand. In this context, it carries…
"beloved"
Strong and memorable.
Husani is a name with Swahili origins meaning 'handsome' or 'good-looking.' This name has roots in East African linguistic traditions and represents the broader connection to African naming practices…
