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Welcoming a new cat into the family (be it from a breeding facility, animal rescue center, or as part of the family litter) can feel like ushering in an extra ray of sunshine on a cold winter morning. But even before the animal settles in his newfound home, you’ll realize that he deserves a befitting name.
A quick online search for cat names will turn up thousands of recommendations. However, as you may already know, no two cats are the same. These animals differ in both physical attributes and personality traits. So, it’s only fair that they’re named after their unique characteristics.
Fortunately for you, we’ve gone ahead and researched 100 unique cat names, along with their meaning. The names have been placed in various categories to help simplify your search.
Unique Male Cat Names
1. Badger – Appropriate for a ferocious male cat.
2. Cinder – Perfect for a black or dark-colored cat.
3. Earl – Suitable for a tabby cat.
4. Hunter – A great choice for a male cat with powerful hunting instincts.
5. Leo – Short for leopard; also means lion.
6. Quintin – Synonymous with a pattern appearing on some male tabby cats.
7. Sable – Also appropriate for a ferocious male cat.
8. Shadow – Another perfect choice for a black or dark-colored male cat.
9. Taz – Short for Tarzan.
10. Tiger – A traditional cat name that has never lost its appeal.
Unique Female Cat Names
11. Aziza – An Egyptian name that means ‘precious.’
12. Dalila – Means ‘sweet’ in Egyptian.
13. Gazelle – Means ‘graceful.’
14. Kamilah – Means ‘perfect’ in Egyptian.
15. Madonna – Means ‘my lady’ in Latin
16. Magna – Excellent for a large female cat.
17. Pearl – Suitable for a truly cherished female cat.
18. Precious – Pretty much self-explanatory.
19. Rosalind – Perfect for a beautiful female cat.
20. Ruby – Ideal for a valued female cat.
21. Valentine – Means ‘healthy and strong’ in Latin.
22. Valeria – Means ‘strong and vigorous’ in ancient Egypt.
Unique Cat Names with European Origin
23. Achilles – Greek for ‘warrior.’
24. Amara – Italian for ‘everlasting.’
25. Alessandro – Italian for ‘defender of mankind.’
26. Ambrossio – Spanish for ‘divine.’
27. Anatoly – Russian for ‘sunrise.’
28. Demetria – Greek for ‘Goddess of harvest and fertility.’
29. Ekaterina – Russian for ‘pure.’
30. Hans – German for ‘gift from God.’
31. Ivana – Czech for ‘God is gracious.’
32. Javiera – Spanish for ‘owner of the house.’
33. Maia – Greek for ‘goddess of spring.’
34. Oro – Spanish for ‘gold.’
35. Renaldo – Spanish for ‘ruler.’
36. Thalia – Greek for ‘blooming.
37. Ulrich – German for ‘ruling wolf.’
Unique Cat Names with Asian Origin
38. Adita – Sanskrit/Indian for ‘first root.’
39. Akemi – Japanese for ‘beauty.’
40. Akira – Japanese for ‘bright.’
41. Ari – Hebrew for ‘lion.’
42. Bala – Sanskrit/Indian for ‘strength.’
43. Bao – Chinese for ‘precious treasure.’
44. Daiki – Japanese for ‘great glory.’
45. Fairuz –Arabic for ‘turquoise.’
46. Kali – Hindu for ‘black.’
47. Kameko –Japanese for ‘superior child.’
48. Karima – Arabic for ‘generous and noble.’
49. Krishna –Sanskrit/Indian for ‘dark or black.’
50. Priya –Sanskrit/Indian for ‘love.’
51. Saki –Japanese for ‘cape.’
52. Suki –Japanese for ‘beloved.’
Unique Cat Names with African Origin
53. Abasi – Egyptian for ‘serious.’
54. Annipe – Egyptian for ‘daughter of the Nile.’
55. Goya – South African for ‘wild cat.’
56. Hamisi – Somalian for ‘one born on Thursday.’
57. Imani – Swahili for ‘faith.’
58. Inama – Zambian for ‘wild animals.’
59. Kito – Swahili for ‘jewel.’
60. Panya – Swahili for ‘mouse.’
61. Pendo – Swahili for ‘love.’
62. Siri – Nigerian for ‘tiger.’
63. Subira – Swahili for ‘patience.’
64. Tamu – Swahili for ‘sweet.’
65. Uma – Nigerian for ‘second daughter.’
66. Zaki – West African for ‘lion.’
67. Zuri – Swahili for ‘good.’
Unique Cat Names Inspired By Pop Culture
68. Aslan – from ‘The Chronicles of Narnia.’
69. Dina – from ‘Alice in Wonderland.’
70. Figaro –from ‘Pinocchio.’
71. Garfield – from ‘Garfield.’
72. Hissy – from ‘Puppy Dog Palls.’
73. Marie – from the ‘Aristocrats.’
74. Marmalade – from ‘Cole and Marmalade.’
75. Milo – from ‘The Adventures of Milo and Otis.’
76. Orion – from ‘Men in Black.’
77. Pop-Pom – from ‘Cinderella II.’
78. Raja – from ‘Aladdin.’
79. Riff-Raff – from ‘Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats.’
80. Sabor – from ‘Tarzan.’
81. Simba – from ‘The Lion King.’
82. Ulysses – from ‘Inside Llewyn Davis.’
Other Unique Cat Names
83. Alaska – A cat name inspired by the US state of the same name.
84. Alpine – Suitable for a tall cat.
85. Angel – Pretty much self-explanatory.
86. Angelica – A fancier variation of ‘angel.’
87. Berlin – The German capital can make for a unique cat name.
88. Captain – Ideal for the most domineering cat in the family.
89. Daisy – This popular flower has lent its name to thousands of female cats worldwide.
90. Jupiter – A great planet-inspired name to consider for your kitto.
91. London – London isn’t just a vibrant city, it can also make for an excellent cat name.
92. Mercury – A cat name based on the closest planet to the sun.
93. Natalia – Suitable for a female cat born in Christmastime.
94. Noel – Suitable for a male cat born in Christmastime.
95. Onyx – Perfect for a black cat who’s just as adorable as a stone of the same name.
96. Paris – The French capital has also inspired numerous cat names.
97. Pluto – Pluto may be the furthest planet from the sun, but the name is perfect for a cat that’s closer to your heart.
98. Sphinx – How would you like to name your cat after this mythical creature from a culture that reveres cats?
99. Sydney – Based on the city of Sydney in Australia.
100. Venus – Appropriate if you think your cat is just as beautiful as the Venus planet.
Conclusion
Finding a unique name for your cat doesn’t have to be a painstaking process. Not when there’s a plethora of options to choose from.
Feel free to bookmark this collection for reference whenever you’ll be looking for a befitting name for your feline companion.