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When it comes to cat naming, some owners choose to dispense with the business the very first day their cat is born or adopted. Others prefer to wait a couple of months to study the animal before possibly assigning him a name that captures his character and personality.
Despite which side you belong to, one thing is for sure; choosing an appropriate name for your cat requires a great deal of inspiration and sometimes plenty of brainstorming.
Fortunately, there are thousands of ideas to explore when looking for a perfect name for your cat. And as you’re about to find out, most of these ideas are actually hidden in plain sight and do not necessarily require extensive research. Think of the name of the neighbor next door or your favorite food, color, automobile brand, planet, etc.
In this collection, we present the 135 most powerful female cat names, from the ancient to the very modern.
Cute Ancient Girl Cat Names
1. Alice – Means ‘noble.’
2. Aneka – Means ‘friendly nature.’
3. Aurelia – Means ‘golden one.’
4. Claire – Means ‘clear’ or bright.
5. Cleopatra – Means ‘father’s glory’ or ‘father’s fame.’
6. Diana – Based on the Roman goddess of the moon, childbirth, hunting, and forests.
7. Dominica – Means ‘belonging to the Lord.’
8. Drusilla – Means ‘fruitful.’
9. Ellie – Means ‘shining light.’
10. Eloise – Means ‘famous warrior.’
11. Emma – Means ‘universal.’
12. Florence – Means ‘flourishing’ or ‘prosperous.’
13. Gaia – Means ‘earth mother.’
14. Harriett – Means ‘keeper of the hearth.’
15. Ida – Means ‘hardworking.’
16. Isidora – Means ‘Gift of Isis.’
17. Lipa – Means ‘a friend of horses.’
18. Lucia – Means ‘light.’
19. Mabel – Means ‘lovable.’
20. Marjorie – Means ‘pearl.’
21. Melissa – Means ‘power.’
22. Mila – Means ‘gracious one’ or ‘dear one.’
23. Octavia – Means ‘eighth,’ making it fit for the eighth boy cat in a litter.
24. Penelope – Means ‘weaver.’
25. Perpetua – Means ‘perpetual’ or ‘eternity.’
26. Priscilla – Means ‘ancient.’
27. Shirley – Means ‘bright meadow.’
28. Sophia or Sofia – Means ‘wisdom.’
29. Victoria – Means ‘victory.’
30. Vita – Means ‘life.’
Cute Modern Girl Cat Names
31. Aria – Means ‘air’ or ‘melody.’
32. Bella or Belle – Means ‘beautiful’ or ‘wonderful.’
33. Brianna – Means ‘honorable and noble.’
34. Camila – Means ‘young ceremonial attendant.’
35. Chloe – Means ‘fertility.’
36. Cora – Means ‘maiden’ or ‘servant.’
37. Dana – Means ‘special gift.’
38. Dakota – Means ‘friend’ or ‘ally.’
39. Demi – Means half, which makes it suitable for a female cat that’s part of a twin.
40. Destiny – Synonymous with fate.
41. Elena – Fancy variation of ‘Eleanor,’ which means ‘shining one.’
42. Emily – Means ‘industrious.’
43. Felicia – The feminine version of ‘Felix,’ which means ‘happy.’
44. Hailey – Means ‘hay meadow.’
45. Heidi – Means ‘nobility.’
46. Imogen – Means ‘maiden’ or ‘servant.’
47. Jessica – A name of Hebrew origin which means ‘He sees.’
48. Julia/Julie – Means ‘youthful.’
49. Kara – Means love.
50. Kate – Means ‘clear’ or ‘pure.’
51. Kim – Shortened version of Kimberley, which means ‘from the woods of the royal forest.’
52. Kyra – Means ‘throne.’
53. Mira – Means ‘peace.’
54. Nicole – The feminine version of ‘Nicolas.’
55. Sky – Shortened version of Skylar, which means ‘fugitive’
56. Terra – Means ‘earth.’
57. Trinity – Means one of three forms, and is ideal for female cats born as part of a three-litter birth.
58. Vera – Means ‘faith.’
59. Zoey – Means ‘life.’
60. Zuri – Swahili word that means ‘good.’
Religious Girl Cat Names
61. Abbie – Shortened form of Abigail, which is Hebrew for ‘father’s joy.’
62. Adah – Means ‘decoration’ in Hebrew.’
63. Adina – Means ‘gentle’ or ‘delicate’ in Hebrew.
64. Anna – Means ”God’s grace is sufficient’ in Hebrew.
65. Ariel – Means ‘lion of God.’
66. Candace – The Biblical queen who ruled Ethiopians; Candace is also a Latin name that means ‘pure’ or ‘white.’
67. Claudia – Although sparsely mentioned in the Bible, Claudia is a renowned girl name that’s popular with cat fanciers too. The name also has a Latin origin which means ‘lame.’
68. Debbie – Abridged version of Deborah, which means ‘bee’ in Hebrew.
69. Dinah – Means ‘God will judge’ in Hebrew.
70. Eden – Inspired by the Garden of Eden.
71. Eve – Inspired by the Biblical first woman.
72. Gianna – Means ‘God is gracious.’
73. Isabel – Means ‘God of abundance’ in Latin.
74. Jael – Means ‘wild mountain goat’ in Hebrew.
75. Janna – Means ‘thriving’ in Hebrew.
76. Jemima – Means ‘dove’ in Hebrew.
77. Joanna – Means ‘God is gracious’ in Latin.
78. Kezia – Means ‘cassia tree’ in Hebrew.
79. Lizzie – A fancy variation of Elizabeth, which is derived from both Hebrew and Greek; the name means ‘oath of God’ or ‘God is bountiful.’
80. Samantha – Means ‘God heard’ in Hebrew.
81. Sheba – Means ‘promise’ in Hebrew.
82. Susan – Derived from Susanna, a Hebrew word that means ‘lily.’
83. Tabitha – Means ‘beauty’ or ‘grace’ in Hebrew.
84. Tamar – Tamar is another Hebrew name that appears in the Bible; the name means date or palm tree.
85. Zia – A Biblical name which is Latin for ‘grain’ or ‘light.’
Girl Cat Names Inspired By Characters in Greek Mythology
86. Athena – Greek Goddess of wisdom and warfare, which makes it a suitable name for a fierce mama cat. Athena is also the patron goddess of Greece’s capital city – Athens.
87. Calypso – A nymph in Greek mythology who fell in love to Odysseys after a shipwreck that saw Odysseus wash up in her island.
88. Cassandra – A Trojan princess who received the gift of prophesy from Apollo; the name also means to ‘shine’ or ‘excel.’
89. Clio – Greek goddess of history and heroic poetry and one of the Nine Muses who’s famed for endowing people with inspiration to create poems, music, and other artwork.
90. Cora – Another name for the Greek goddess Persephone.
91. Daphne – A beautiful nymph who was converted into a laurel to escape the incessant advances of god Apollo.
92. Dione – The mother of Aphrodite in Greek legends; the name also means ‘goddess.’
93. Harmonia – Daughter of the god Ares and goddess Aphrodite; the name also means ‘agreement’ and is perfect if you think your feline friend brings peace to your life.
94. Helen – Daughter of the powerful Greek god Zeus who’s considered one of the most beautiful women of her time; the name is perfect for your incredibly cute girl cat.
95. Hera – Queen of all the Greek gods who presided over marriages and childbirth.
96. Iris – Greek goddess of the rainbow who also doubled up as a messenger of the gods.
97. Larisa – A popular nymph in Greek mythology who has lent his charming name to many cultures; you could also consider the name for your girl cat.
98. Medea – A sorceress who helped titan Jason to capture the Golden Fleece and became so vengeful when Jason betrayed her.
99. Melia – A famous nymph and a daughter of the god Okeanos.
100. Pallas – A friend to the Greek goddess Athena, who was accidentally slain by the goddess.
101. Phoebe – A titan in Greek mythology associated with the moon; the name means ‘bright’ and ‘pure.’
102. Rhea – The mother of the first generation of Greek gods and goddesses, making it a perfect name choice for your first girl cat.
103. Selene – Greek goddess of the moon who’s depicted as driving a silver moon chariot pulled by two horses across the sky each night.
104. Thalia – One of the Nine Muses who presided over pastoral poetry and comedy; the name means ‘to blossom.’
105. Themis – A titan who ruled over natural law and custom, depicted as wearing a blindfold and holding scales; the name also means ‘divine law’ or ‘law of nature.’
Girl Cat Names Inspired By Foods
106. Abalone – Based on the edible univalve mollusk.
107. Almond – Based on the almond nuts.
108. Amaranth – Inspired by the nutritious amaranth vegetable plant, which is particularly popular in Asian recipes.
109. Angelica – Inspired by an herb of the same name, although the word also connotes angels.
110. Anise – Don’t be afraid to get all too spicy with this cute girl cat name.
111. Beanie – Borrowed from beans.
112. Bellini – For the love of this cocktail.
113. Berry – The name would fit your girl cat regardless of whether you love berries or not.
114. Candy – Perfect if you think your female cat is just as sweet as the good, old candy.
115. Cashew – Yummy, nutritious, and also a perfect name for your kitto.
116. Chai – How else would you pay tribute to the healing properties of spiced tea?
117. Chardonnay – An excellent girl cat name for wine lovers.
118. Charlotte – Perfect if your girl cat rekindles your love for this dessert.
119. Cherry – I can bet you saw this one coming!
120. Coco – There’s probably no better way to depict your cat’s sweetness than naming him after the magical cocoa.
121. Cookie – Another great name for an adorable girl cat.
122. Ginger – Just like ginger, your girl cat will ALWAYS be good to have around even if she may not always be sweet.
123. Honey – A perfect name for any girl cat, including those that already have other names.
124. Madeleine – Inspired by a small sponge cake.
125. Magdalena – Also inspired by a small sponge cake.
126. Margarita – Inspired by your love for margarine.
127. Martini – Ideal for cat owners who also have a thing for the wine.
128. Melony – Whether you and your cat are into watermelons or not, this name will definitely suit her.
129. Merlot – Another great option for wine lovers
130. Olive – For the love of olive oil or essential oils in general.
131. Parsley – A powerful aromatic herb that makes an excellent choice for girl cat name.
132. Peachy – From the good, old peach.
133. Pepper – Perfect if you have a bitter-sweet relationship with your girl cat.
134. Rosemary – Suitable if you think your cat is as colorful as these shrubs when in full bloom.
135. Sugar – If you think ‘Honey’ sounds too cliché, then ‘Sugar’ would be more suitable.
Final Word
There goes our definitive collection of 135 amazing girl cat names. Do you have a name suggestion you feel we ought to have included in the list? Let us know in the comment section below.