​
​
Advanced Search

Top Cat Names

  1. Buddy

    • Origin:

      English, nickname name

    • Description:

      Until recently it was rarely used as a proper name; Buddy Holly, for example, was christened Charles, and Salinger's Buddy Glass was born Webb. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver did name his fourth child Buddy Bear Maurice--a fittingly named brother to Poppy Honey Rosie, Daisy Boo Pamela and Petal Blossom Rainbow, and singer Tom Fletcher has a double-nicknamed Buddy Bob.
  2. Ollie

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Oliver, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "olive tree"

    • Description:

      Down-home nickname name once associated with the friendly dragon on kids' TV. As Oliver rises, we may well hear more Ollies.
  3. Loki

    • Origin:

      Norse mythological name

    • Meaning:

      "lock"

    • Description:

      Loki is the shape-shifting, gender-bending god of mischief in Norse mythology. Taking several animal forms, from a salmon to a seal to a fly, Loki is alternately friend and foe of the gods.
  4. Tiger

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "animal name"

    • Description:

      Other wild animals like Fox, Wolf and Bear are catching on as baby names, and Tiger is a rarer option with several famous namesakes, including golf champ Tiger Woods, who was born Eldrick. Other famous Tigers include Indian actor Tiger Shroff, born Jai, and British actor Tyger Drew-Honey, who spells his name with a Y.
  5. Tigger

    • Origin:

      Literary animal name

    • Description:

      Tigger is the bouncing not-a-tiger from Winnie the Pooh, a symbol of buoyancy and resilience. As Tigger says in the books, he's "the only one", and it should probably stay that way when it comes to people names, though Tigger would certainly make a cute name for a cat.
  6. Princess

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Meaning:

      "princess"

    • Description:

      Part of the trend for formerly canine royal names; this is one a little girl might love—up till the age of eight.
  7. Smokey

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      It has a variety of associations from Smokey Robinson to Smokey the bear, but Smokey still feels a bit comical for a baby.
  8. Simba

    • Origin:

      Swahili or Shona

    • Meaning:

      "lion; strength"

    • Description:

      Traditional African name made cartoonish by the Disney character in The Lion King. In Shona it means "strength".
  9. Shadow

    • Description:

      Shadow as a masculine name falls into the category of modern word names, drawing from the natural phenomenon rather than traditional naming conventions. This unconventional choice emerged primarily in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century, reflecting growing interests in distinctive, nature-inspired naming. The name evokes imagery of mystery, protection, and constant companionship. As a given name, Shadow remains quite rare, appealing to parents seeking something dramatically unique with a touch of intrigue or gothic sensibility. The name carries associations with depth, complexity, and a certain enigmatic quality. While uncommon in official records, Shadow occasionally appears as a nickname or middle name, particularly in communities embracing alternative naming traditions.