Cat Names · Pet Names
By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Yoruba
"love"
Short but impactful, Ife is a meaningful Yoruba name, taken from the word ífé meaning "love". Predominantly used in Nigeria or among Nigerian families, it may also be used in as an element in longer…
Jabare appears to be a contemporary name with several possible origins. It may be related to the Arabic name Jabbar (جبّار), meaning 'powerful' or 'mighty,' which is one of the 99 names of Allah in…
African-Ugandan
"born after twins"
Affectionate sounding name that could have birth-order meaning.
Persian
"azure blue stone"
Out-of-the-ordinary gemstone name derived from lapis lazuli, which is said to enhance awareness and intellect, impart ancient wisdom and cure many ailments, making it an interesting possibility for a…
Lateef is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'gentle,' 'kind,' or 'pleasant.' It derives from the Arabic word 'latif,' which is also one of the 99 attributes of Allah in Islamic tradition,…
Egyptian
"beloved by Neith"
An alluring ancient name with feminist history: Merneith was an Ancient Egyptian consort and ruler who may have been the first female pharaoh, and even the first queen regnant in all of recorded…
Moisis is a masculine name that represents a variation of Moses, an ancient name with profound religious and historical significance. While Moses derives from Egyptian origins meaning "drawn out of…
Moke is a short, distinctive masculine name with varied origins. In Polynesian languages, particularly Hawaiian, it can mean 'mist' or relate to the sea. In certain African contexts, it may be a…
"divine mother"
One of the more unusual mythology names for girls , Neith is the name of the Egyptian goddess of home and femininity.
"ancient waters"
Couldn't be simpler...or more worldly — though it could lead to some head-scratching.
Sadiki is a masculine name of Swahili origin meaning "faithful" or "loyal." Common in East African countries, particularly Kenya and Tanzania, the name reflects the important value placed on…
"God of the earth"
This name, more recognized as a short form of Sebastian, is perfectly usable a cool full name, and, in fact, ranks on the UK popularity list. Seb is getting lot of attention as the nickname name of…
Set is an ancient name with deep historical roots. It derives from the Egyptian deity Set (also spelled Seth), who was the god of chaos, storms, disorder, and violence in ancient Egyptian religion.…
Egyptian mythological name or variation of Seth, Hebrew
"appointed, placed"
Author Toni Morrison is an acknowledged master of naming, and Sethe, the name of one of the main characters of Beloved , which can be pronounced as Seth or Seth-eh, relates to the male biblical name…
Zahur is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'radiant' or 'shining.' It's derived from the Arabic root related to brightness, flowering, and appearance. The name is found throughout Muslim…
Swahili
"strong"
Zuberi has separate origins as a Swahili given name meaning "strong," and an Arabic surname — primarily among Sunni Muslims in Pakistan — meaning "superior."
Ancient Egyptian
"Lord of the sun of Horus"
Borne by an early Egyptian pharaoh in around 2850 BC, Nebra's meaning is contested. A likely possibility however is that it means "Lord of the sun", implying the pharaoh's rule over the sun, which…
"peaceful"
Egyptian mythology place-name with an intriguing sound and appealingly peaceful meaning. Update for Aaron?
