Cat Names · Pet Names
By Brynn McKeon · Updated October 2026
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Spanish artist name
A worthy honoree that would place a too-heavy expectation on a child, probably subjecting him to ridicule. Try Pablo instead.
Italian and Spanish
"serene"
A name that's more familiar in its male form, Placido, but this can be a similar-feeling alternative to Serena.
Placido was commonly used by early Christians to convey their serenity in the faith, and it was borne by several minor saints.
Spanish
"fifth"
Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon may be a worthy namesake, but "poncey" is British slang for effeminate. An alternative might be Quintus, this name's Latin equivalent, or one of its variations.
"precious, valuable"
See PRECIOUS.
Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of Prosper
"succeed, prosper"
Shakespeare's Tempest has kept the name Prospero alive.
"the town"
Sandy southwestern feel.
"dear, beloved"
Loving choice.
Spanish, diminutive of Enrique
Kinetic nickname name, might just be more suited to a Chihuahua.
Short form of Ezequiel
"God strengthens"
Ezequiel or Ezekiel may be a Hebrew name, but it's well-used among Spanish speakers. Quiel is a short form favored in Spanish countries.
Latin
The feminine Quinta is virtually unused in the US, though male forms of the Roman family name Quintus, such as Quintin and Quentin, are quite popular. That may change with the emergence of comedian…
"the fifth girl"
Mexican place-name famously used by Joan Didion for her daughter, Quintana Roo.
"small estate"
Sounds a bit like an Australian airline.
"five"
Adds some salsa to the Latin root.
Spanish nickname for Henrique, Spanish form of Henry
Cute, or maybe qute, nickname for the upstanding Enrique.
"cuarta"
Add an s and you've got squirt.
Spanish, Place-name
Quito is a place-name (it's the capital of Ecuador) with lots of lively energy--as long as it's pronounced correctly.
Spanish literary name
Tied to the hero of the classic Spanish novel Don Quixote , likely to produce a quixotic daydreamer.
Richo is an uncommon masculine name with an energetic quality. Likely a diminutive form of Richard or derived from the Spanish 'rico' meaning 'rich' or 'powerful,' it carries connotations of strength…
Riqui is a masculine name that primarily functions as a diminutive or nickname for Ricardo, the Spanish and Portuguese equivalent of Richard, meaning 'powerful ruler' or 'strong leader.' Common in…
