Science Cat Names

  1. Ultima
    • Origin:

      Latin, Italian
    • Meaning:

      "last"
    • Description:

      An uncommon Latin and Italian name which would make a fitting choice for a final baby – but be aware that many would associate it with the cosmetics brand or the Ultimo brand of lingerie.
  2. Thales
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "to blossom"
    • Description:

      This was the name of a 6th-century BC Greek philosopher and mathematician.
  3. Lamarr
    • Description:

      The name Lamarr could be a great choice for those looking for a name that has both brains and beauty in its pedigree. The extraordinary Hedy Lamarr was not only a gorgeous and talented film actress but also the inventor of the technology eventually used in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology.
  4. Hedy
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Hedwig
    • Description:

      Linked to one of the great screen beauties, but has never appealed much to Americans.
  5. Mechanicus
    • Origin:

      Latin from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "engineer, mechanic"
    • Description:

      Although it may be better suited for a robot, Grimes and Elon Musk used Mechanicus as the middle name for their son Techno.
  6. Tau
    • Origin:

      Indigenous Australian or Tswana, Sotho
    • Meaning:

      "dusk, twilight; lion"
    • Description:

      Tau, which rhymes with cow, is the alphabetical nickname Grimes and Elon Musk chose for their third child, Techno Mechanicus. Tau is the nineteenth letter of the Greek alphabet and a common variable in physics, biology, and mathematics. In ancient Greece, it was a symbol of life and resurrection.
  7. Energy
    • Origin:

      Word name, English from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "energy"
    • Description:

      Better than Synergy.
  8. Erminnie
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Ermina
    • Meaning:

      "army man; whole, great, universal"
    • Description:

      With the cadence of names like Elodie, Melodie, and Amelie, but with the clunkiness of Irma, Winifred, and Millicent thrown it, Erminnie is a rare and intriguing diminutive of Ermina.
  9. Science
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "knowledge"
    • Description:

      Shannyn Sossamon made waves when she used this as the middle name for her son Audio. It hasn't exactly caught on since them, but as parents are becoming more bold and direct with their word name choices, we wouldn't be surprised if Science became a more popular choice.
  10. Theory
    • Origin:

      English word name from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "idea, speculation"
    • Description:

      A wild word name, connected to ideas, explanations, speculation, and possibility, Theory makes a unexpected option. While some might sound oddly hypothetical for a real baby, it was nevertheless chosen for 14 girls in a recent year.
  11. Saturn
    • Description:

      Saturn is a celestial feminine name derived directly from the Roman god of agriculture and the name of the sixth planet in our solar system. As a given name, Saturn emerged as part of the modern trend of adopting planetary and cosmic names, which gained momentum in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The name carries associations with time, wisdom, and boundless possibility through its astronomical connection. While still quite rare as a given name, Saturn appeals to parents seeking names with scientific or mythological significance. The Roman deity Saturn was associated with wealth, abundance, and the golden age, lending the name a sense of prosperity and timelessness. Its distinctive sound and recognizable reference make it a bold, memorable choice.
  12. Java
    • Origin:

      Anglicization of Indonesian Jawa; place name
    • Description:

      A name with something for everyone: for romantics, it's a beautiful Indonesian island; for teckies, it's a computer programming language.
  13. Pewter
    • Origin:

      English from French
    • Meaning:

      "tin alloy"
  14. Pavol
    • Origin:

      Slovak, variation of Paul
    • Meaning:

      "small"
    • Description:

      The Slovak form of the Biblical name Paul was notably worn by 18th century scientist and scholar Pavol Adami, one of the first veterinarians.
  15. Abebe
    • Origin:

      Amharic
    • Meaning:

      "flower"
    • Description:

      Masculine variation of Abeba.
  16. Carmenta
    • Origin:

      Latin, deity name
    • Description:

      The Roman goddess of childbirth, prophecy, and technological innovation, said to be the inventor of the Roman alphabet. This name, which comes from the word for "song", is unused in the USA, but would be a fresh, feminine update to Carmen.

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