Cat Names · Pet Names
By Brynn McKeon · Updated October 2026
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Aleta is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Greek, it's a variation of Alethea, meaning "truth," while some sources connect it to Spanish origins as a diminutive of Alicia. The name…
Spanish
"arms; nature name"
The name of a river that flows through Texas into the Gulf of Mexico is given to a dozen or so baby boys and a handful of girls each year. The name derives from Spanish río de los Brazos de Dios…
Latin place-name, Spanish, Italian, Croatian
"palm"
Palma is an appealing Latin name that's both geographical and botanical, referring to the sunny and culturally rich capital of Majorca and to the foliage of a palm tree. As the word for "palm" in…
"good fortune"
Ventura started life as a shortening of Bonaventura, Spanish for good luck or good fortune, but now stands on its own. It has a pleasant sound and the stylish 'V' ending, but Angelenos would…
Spanish derivation of Greek
"life"
A male take on the feminine name Zoe, it's hard to give an attractive pronunciation.
Chequelo is an uncommon masculine name with possible Spanish or Latin American origins. It may be a diminutive form or variant spelling of a longer name like Ezequiel (Spanish for Ezekiel). The name…
Chequil is an uncommon masculine name with possible roots in indigenous Central American languages, though its specific etymology is not widely documented. The name may be connected to Mayan or other…
Chicho is a masculine name with Spanish and Latin American origins, typically used as an affectionate nickname rather than a formal given name. Derived from the Spanish word "chico" meaning "boy" or…
"boy"
Friendly but flimsy.
Chila is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. It may be derived from the Hindi word 'chila' meaning 'kite' (the bird), or it could be a diminutive form of names like Priscilla or Cecilia in…
Chilo is a masculine name with Latin and Greek roots, where 'chilo' means 'lip' or relates to having full lips. In ancient Greece, 'Chilon' was a renowned Spartan philosopher, one of the Seven Wise…
"little one"
As a term of endearment, maybe, but not as a proper name, where it would practically demand the refrain "Banana."
Choctaw, Native American
"handsome"
A short, snappy name of Choctaw origin, with a charming meaning, Chito might also be used in Georgian where it means "bird", and as a Filipino and Spanish short form and pet name.
Chofa is an uncommon feminine name with diverse cultural connections. In Thai culture, 'chofa' refers to ornate temple roof decorations symbolizing mythical sky creatures, giving the name connections…
Chofi is a uniquely charming feminine name with likely Hispanic origins. It may be a diminutive or nickname form of names like Sofia (Sophia) with the characteristic Spanish diminutive style. The…
Place-name, Spanish
"poplar tree"
The unique O-ending makes this name memorable, especially for someone with ties to Texas.
Alza is a concise and distinctive feminine name with several possible origins. It may derive from Spanish, where it relates to the verb 'alzar' meaning 'to raise' or 'to lift up,' suggesting…
Basque
"oak"
Basque soccer star Aritz Aduriz helped propel this distinctive name -- derived from "haritz," the Basque word for "oak" -- to the Top 100 Spanish baby names .
"era, time"
Part of a group of lovely A-starting names popular in Spain, along with Ainhoa and Aitana. Spanish actress Aroa Gimeno introduced this one.
"warlike"
Less substantial than many other Latin choices.
