Cat Names · Pet Names
By Brynn McKeon · Updated October 2026
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Licha is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Spanish-speaking communities, it often functions as a nickname for names like Alicia or Felicia. In some indigenous Latin American…
Lienzo is an uncommon masculine name with Spanish origins, literally meaning 'canvas' or 'linen cloth.' This artistic name evokes creativity, possibility, and the blank canvas of potential that a…
Llora is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. In Spanish, 'llora' is a form of the verb 'llorar' meaning 'to cry' or 'to weep,' though as a name it's likely disconnected from this…
Diminutive of Dolores, Spanish
"lady of sorrows"
This Spanish nickname name — originally short for Dolores — has potential as a full form now that four letter names ending in I have taken off.
Spanish place name and surname
The haunting Lorca is a place name from the Spanish province of Navarre, but far more famous as the surname of the eminent Spanish poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca, who was the direct…
Spanish surname
Loyola is a Spanish surname occasionally used as a first name for girls. This is most likely in honor of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits. Loyola O'Connor was an American silent film…
Lucho is a warm, friendly masculine name of Spanish origin. It functions primarily as a diminutive of names like Luis (Spanish form of Louis) or Luciano. Popular throughout Latin America, especially…
Spanish
"mother"
A bit grown-up for a tiny baby.
Majo is a versatile masculine name with several possible origins. In Spanish-speaking countries, it often functions as a diminutive for names like Manuel or María José. In Japanese contexts, the name…
Spanish place-name
Trendy Spanish island makes for trendy girls' name.
Diminutive of Armando, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Herman
"soldier"
Armando definitely makes Herman cooler and Mando or Mondo makes it cooler still. While Mando is usually short for Armando, it can be an abbreviation for any name containing Mando or Mondo.
Italian
"hand"
A nickname that sounds like a nickname.
Martes is an unusual feminine name with multiple potential origins. In Spanish, 'martes' means 'Tuesday,' connecting it to day-name traditions found in various cultures. It may also derive from…
Matiz is a distinctive masculine name of modern origin. While not tied to a specific linguistic tradition, it resonates with Spanish and Portuguese speakers as 'matiz' means 'nuance' or 'shade' in…
Mincho is an uncommon masculine name with several possible origins. In Bulgarian and Macedonian, it serves as a diminutive form of names containing 'min' such as Mincho, Benjamin, or Minsent. In…
Spanish place name
Mino is traditionally a name for people born along Spain's Minho River or Rio Mino. It may be a surname or a first name.
Word name or short form of Ignacio
Not unless you want your son to grow up to be just like a wacky Jack Black character.
Spanish diminutive of Ignacio
Nacio is attractive and energetic -- one of the most appealing Spanish nickname names. Songwriter Nacio (born Ignacio) Herb Brown wrote many American standards, including Singin' in the Rain.
Spanish, diminutive of Reinaldo
Manages to give Reginald a romantic flair.
Spanish, diminutive of Fernando
O-ending short forms are almost invariably appealing, though this might seem slight as the child grows up.
