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Female cat names beginning with “A”…
Abigail, Abby
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Father’s Joy
Addison
Origin: English
Meaning: Child of Adam
Adeline
Origin: English
Meaning: Noble kind
Alaska
Meaning: The 49th state of the United States of America
Alibi
Origin: Latin
Meaning: An excuse to avoid blame
Alice
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Truth
Trivia: The Cheshire Cat was the grinning, disappearing cat in Alice in Wonderland
Ally, Alley
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Pure heart
Amber
Origin: French
Meaning: Gorgeous and golden
Tip: This is one of our favorite female cat names – perfect for a cat with a golden coat.
Anastasia
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Springtime
Angel
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Sweet; angelic
Angelina
Origin: Russian
Meaning: Russian form of Angela; angel messenger
Notable: Actress Angelina Jolie; animated mouse character Angelina Ballerina
Anna, Annie
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Gracious
Tip: Two sweet and simple female cat names, easy to call out and easy for your cat to understand.
Annabelle
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Grace; favor
Apple
Origin: English
Meaning: A round, green, red or yellow edible fruit
Trivia: The name of actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter.
April
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Fourth month in the calendar year
Ariana
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Silver
Arizona
Origin: Spanish (Basque)
Meaning: Good oak
Trivia: Arizona was the 48th and last of the contiguous states admitted to the Union in the United States of America
Aspen
Meaning: A type of tree; a town in central Colorado, famous for its ski resorts
Tip: This is a great female cat name for a white cat
Astra
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Star
Athena
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Wise
Trivia: Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom for whom the city of Athens was named after
Attia, Atiyeh
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Gift, present
Audrey
Origin: Old English
Meaning: Noble strength
Autumn
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Autumn
Trivia: One of the four seasons that marks the transition from summer into winter
Bagel
Origin: Yiddish
Meaning: A glazed, ring-shaped roll made of dough
Tip: This playful female cat name is perfect for a kitty who’s a little round!
Bali
Meaning: An exotic tropical island in the Pacific Ocean
Bambi
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Child
Movie notable: Bambi is an animated Disney feature about a white-tailed deer
Barbie
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Short form of Barbara; Stranger
Tip: Barbie is a fashion doll made by Mattel and launched in 1959.
Battina, Bettina
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: A variant of Elizabeth; God’s promise
Beatrice, Bea
Origin: Latin
Meaning: bringer of joy
Becca
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: A form of Rebecca; bound
Bella
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Beautiful
Tip: This is the perfect female cat name for a feline who turns heads
Bess
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Form of Elizabeth
Bianca
Origin: Italian
Meaning: White
Bijou
Origin: French
Meaning: Jewel
Notable: Bijou Phillips, actress, model, singer and daughter of John Phillips from The Mammas & the Papas
Bindi
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Beautiful serpent
Trivia: The name of Steve Irwin’s (The Crocodile Hunter) adorable daughter. This is one of our favorite female cat names.
Birdie
Origin: English
Meaning: Bird
Tip: The perfect name for a cat belonging to a golf fanatic – or one who likes to chase birds!
Biscuit
Origin: French
Meaning: A cookie or cracker
Blanca
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: White
Tip: This is a great female cat name for an all-white cat.
Bonita
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Pretty
Bonnie
Origin: Scottish-English
Meaning: Beautiful
Boots
Origin: English
Meaning: Footwear covering part or all of the leg
Tip: This female cat name is perfect for a cat whose legs aren’t the same color as her body, making it look like she’s wearing boots.
Bree, Brie
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Upbeat
Britney, Brittany
Origin: Latin,English
Meaning: From England
Bubbles
Origin: English
Meaning: Spheres of liquid filled with air or gas
Tip: If you’re looking for a fun, whimsical female cat name, this might be it!
Buffy
Origin: American
Meaning: Plains-dweller
TV Notable: The name of Sarah Michelle Gellar’s character, star of the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Buttercup
Origin: English
Meaning: A plant with glossy yellow flowers
Movie Notable: The name of the beautiful princess in The Princess Bride.
Tip: This female cat name works well for a feline with golden/yellow colored fur.
Butterscotch
Origin: English
Meaning: A golden brown color
Tip: Like Buttercup, this female cat name also works well for a feline with golden fur.
Buttons
Origin: Middle English
Meaning: a small disk, knob, or the like for sewing or otherwise attaching to an article, as of clothing, serving as a fastening when passed through a buttonhole or loop.
Calico
Meaning: An animal with a blotched or spotted coat
Trivia: Acalico, though sometimes mistaken as a breed of cat, is actually a color pattern consisting of black, white and orange fur.
Callie
Origin: Greek
Meaning: (form of Callista) Most beautiful
Calypso
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Sea nymph who held Odysseus captive
Tip: Love the Caribbean? This name will remind you of the islands every time you call your cat.
Cameo
Origin: French
Meaning: Carved piece of jewelry
Tip: This female cat name is a great choice for an elusive cat who likes to make a ‘cameo appearance’.
Carmel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Garden
Cassandra
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Helper of men
Cassidy
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Clever Girl
Catnip
Origin: English
Meaning: A plant of the mint family that is extremely attractive to cats
Tip: Beware, catnip can send your cat climbing up your curtains faster than you can say, “meow”… but oh what a site to see!
Chai
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Life-giving
Chanel
Origin: French
Meaning: Name of a French fashion house, named after Coco Chanel
Tip: A perfect name for the fashion-conscious cat owner.
Charlotte
Origin: Germanic/ French
Meaning: Free man
Chelsea
Origin: Old English
Meaning: A port of ships
Trivia: Chelsea Clinton is the daughter of former U.S. president Bill Clinton
Chili
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Hot and spicy
China
Meaning: A country in East Asia; translucent ceramic material used to make plates, cups etc.
Chloe
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Flowering
Choxie
Meaning: An exclusive brand of chocolate from Target
Tip: This female cat name is a great choice for a cat belonging to a chocoholic!
Cinders
Origin: Middle English
Meaning: Ashes
Cindy
Origin: Greek; Latin
Meaning: Moon goddess
Trivia: Cindy Crawford is an American supermodel, famous for her trademark mole.
Cinnamon
Origin: Latin
Meaning: A common culinary spice of dried rolled strips of this bark, often made into a powder
Tip: We like this female cat name for a brown kitty
Cleo, Cleopatra
Origin: Greek
Meaning: From “Cleopatra” meaning “glory” and “father”
Tip: A name fit for a queen!
Clover
Meaning: A distinct-smelling spice
Coco
Origin: French
Trivia: The nickname of the famous fashion designer, Coco Chanel, and the name of Courtney Cox’s daughter.
Cookie
Origin: Dutch
Meaning: A small, flat crisp cake made of sweetened dough
Corrina
Origin: English
Meaning: Greek poet 6th-century B.C.
Cotton
Origin: Middle English
Meaning: Thread or cloth manufactured from the fibers of gossypium plants
Tip: This is a great female cat name for a fluffy, white feline
Countess (Tess)
Origin: Middle English
Meaning: A woman holding the title, or the wife of a count or earl in continental Europe
Courtney
Origin: Old English
Meaning: From the court
Notable: Actress Courtney Cox who played Monica on Friends
Cupcake
Meaning: a small cake baked in a cup-shaped mold
Daffodil
Meaning: A yellow and/or white spring flower.
Daisy
Origin: English
Meaning: The day’s eye
Tip: Fresh, feminine…one of our favorite female cat names.
Dakota
Origin: Native American tribal name
Trivia: Dakota Fanning is the star of many great kid’s movies including Charlotte’s Web and Dreamer.
Dallas
Trivia: A city in North East Texas and the name of a hugely popular television series.
Tip: For a cat that’s as large as life!
Danica, Dani
Origin: Latin; Polish
Meaning: Star of the morning
Trivia: Danica Patrick is an American racecar driver competing in the IndyCar series.
Daphne
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Laurel tree
TV Notable: Daphne was the red haired crime fighter in the animated series Scooby-Doo
Darci, Darcy
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Dark
Darlene
Origin: Old French
Meaning: Little Darling
Daytona
Meaning: Daytona Beach is a city in Florida known for it’s great beaches and NASCAR Daytona 500.
Delilah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Brooding
Trivia: Delilah was the companion of the biblical hero Samson, whom she betrayed by cutting off his hair, which took away his strength
Della
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Kind
Demi
Origin: Greek/French
Meaning: Earth mother/half
Notable: American actress Demi Moore known for roles in such movies as St. Elmo’s Fire, Ghost and Indecent Proposal.
Destiny
Origin: French
Meaning: Fated
Tip: A great female cat name for a cat that you never sought out but found anyway.
Diamond
Origin: Middle English
Meaning: A precious stone
Tip: This kitty cat can truly be a girl’s best friend!
Dior
Origin: French
Meaning: French fashion house named after Christian Dior
Diva
Origin: Italian
Meaning: An operatic prima donna
Dixie
Origin: English, American
Meaning: Southern girl
Trivia: The Dixie Chicks are a popular country/rock music trio.
Dodie
Origin: Greek; Hebrew
Meaning: Short for ‘Dorothy’; beloved woman
Dolly
Meaning: A form of the word “doll”
Trivia: The name of Jennifer Aniston’s new cat.
Dora
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Gift from God
Trivia: A hugely popular name with kids, thanks to “Dora the Explorer”.
Dot, Dotty
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Short for “Dorothy”
Duchess
Origin: Middle English
Meaning: The wife or widow of a duke; noblewoman
Ebony
Origin: English
Meaning: Ebony wood
Tip: This female cat name is perfect for a cat with a glossy, black coat.
Echo
Origin: English
Meaning: A repetition of sound caused by the reflection of sound waves
Eden
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Paradise of delights
Eliza
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Short form of Elizabeth; oath of God
Ella
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Beautiful and fanciful
Elle
Origin: French
Meaning: She
Ellen, Ellie
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Torch; bright light
Elsa
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: My God is a vow; joyful
Trivia: The name of the lion in Joy Adamson’s 1960s memoir, Born Free. Pass the tissues please!
Elvira
Origin: German
Meaning: Elf-council
Trivia: Elvira, Mistress of the Dark was the television host of Movie Macabre, a weekly horror movie presentation
Ember
Origin: English
Meaning: A small piece of coal or wood in a dying fire
Emma
Origin: Old German
Meaning: Universal; nurse
Notable: Emma Watson, the British actress best known for her role a Hermione in the Harry Potter movies
Emmy
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Rival
Trivia: Prestigious awards hosted by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Enya
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Fiery
Music Notable: Enya is Ireland’s best-selling solo music artist.
Erica
Origin: Norse
Meaning: Eternal ruler
Espresso
Origin: Italian
Meaning: A strong coffee prepared by forcing live steam under pressure
Tip: We like this female cat name for a perky kitty
Eva
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Life
Evangeline
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Bearer of good things
Eve
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Life
Trivia: The name of the first woman, according to the Bible.
Evelyn
Origin: English
Meaning: Hazelnut
Evita
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: From Eve
Trivia: Evita is a musical based on Argentina’s first lady Eva Peron
Female cat names beginning with “F”…
Faith
Origin: English
Meaning: Faith; belief
Trivia: One of the three virtues: faith, hope and love.
Fantasia
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Fantasy
Farrah
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Beautiful
TV Notable: Farrah Fawcett is one of the original ‘angels’ in the 1970s TV series, Charlie’s Angels.
Fate
Origin: English
Meaning: Destined to be
Felicia
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Happy
Felicity
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Happy girl
Fergie
Origin: English
Meaning: From the surname Ferguson; strength of man
Notable: The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson; singer Stacy Ferguson
Fern
Origin: Old English
Meaning: A type of plant
Fiji
Meaning: A nation of several hundred islands, located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean
Fiona
Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: Fair, beautiful
Movie Notable: Name of the ogre princess starring in the Shrek movies.
Tip: This two-syllable name is one of our favorite female cat names.
Fleur
Origin: French
Meaning: Flower
Flora
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Flowering
Florence
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Blooming; prosperous
Flossie
Origin: English
Meaning: Grows beautifully
Fluffy, Fluffles
Meaning: Covered with fluff; light and airy
Foxy
Origin: English
Meaning: Cunning or crafty; appealing or attractive
Francesca
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Free
Frieda
Origin: German
Meaning: Peaceful ruler
Frisky
Meaning: Lively, playful
Tip: This female cat name works well for a happy, energetic cat.
Furball
Meaning: A ball of fur; alternative name for a hairball
Tip: Only a large, furry cat can pull off this female cat name (and might we suggest a lint roller for you?)
Gabby
Origin: French
Meaning: From ‘Gabrielle’; devoted
Gadget
Meaning: A mechanical device
Tip: A very cute female cat name for a small cat
Geisha
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: a Japanese woman trained as a professional singer, dancer, and companion for men
Gemma
Origin: English
Meaning: From Gem
Genie
Meaning: A magical, fiery spirit
Trivia: Aladdin found one of the most famous genies in the oil lamp.
Georgia
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Farmer
Gidget
Meaning: A fictional character in the book Gidget, the Little Girl with Big Ideas.
Trivia: In the television show, Gidget was played by Academy Award winning actress Sally Field.
Gina
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Short form of ‘Regina’, meaning ‘Queen’
Ginger
Origin: English
Meaning: A pungent, aromatic plant used to flavor food and beverages
Ginkgo
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: A large shade tree, Ginkgo biloba
Tip: Choose this female cat name if you’re hoping your cat will improve your memory!
Ginny
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Maiden
Giselle
Origin: Old English
Meaning: Pledge
Notable: Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen
Glinda
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Clean and good
Trivia: Glinda the Good Witch of the South is a character in the Wizard of Oz
Godiva
Origin: Old English
Meaning: God gift
Trivia: Lady Godiva was an Anglo-Saxon noblewoman who, according to legend, rode naked through the streets of England to make a statement against the oppressive taxes imposed by her husband.
Goldie
Origin: English
Meaning: Bright and golden girl
Tip: Perfect for a cat with a golden coat.
Grace, Gracie,
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Graceful
Greta
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Margaron; Pearl
Notable: Hollywood’s Golden Age actressGreta Garbo
Gucci
Origin: Italian
Meaning: a Florentine fashion and leather goods label
Gypsy
Origin: English
Meaning: Adventurer
Hailey
Origin: English
Meaning: Natural; hay meadow
Halle
Origin: German
Meaning: Home ruler
Hannah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Merciful; God-blessed
Happy
Origin: English
Meaning: Joyful
Harley
Origin: English
Meaning: Wild thing
Trivia: Harley Davidson is an American brand of heavyweight motorcycles.
Harlow
Origin: English
Meaning: Hill with a heap of rocks
Trivia: American film actress of the 1930s, Jean Harlow
Harmony
Origin: Latin
Meaning: In synchrony
Harper
Origin: English
Meaning: Musician; writer
Harriet
Origin: English
Meaning: Home ruler
Haru
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Spring
Havana
Origin: Cuban
Meaning: Capital of Cuba
Hazel
Origin: English
Meaning: Powerful
Trivia: A genus of nut-bearing trees and shrubs.
Heidi
Origin: German
Meaning: Noble; watchful
Trivia: Heidi is the title character of a children’s book written in 1880 by Swiss author, Johanna Spyri.
Helen, Helene
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Bright one
Trivia: In Homer’s Illiad,Helen of Troy had “the face that launched a thousand ships”.
Helga
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Holy
Henrietta
Origin: English
Meaning: Home ruler
Hera
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Wife of the Greek God Zeus
Hermione
Origin: English
Meaning: From Hermes, the Greek messenger of the Gods
Trivia: Hermione was the mythological daughter of Helen of Troy
Notable: Harry Potter’s quick-witted friend, Hermione Granger
Hilary
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Cheerful and outgoing
Hilda
Origin: Old german
Meaning: Battle
Holly
Origin: English
Meaning: A type of plant with red berries and a serrated leaf edge
Tip: Holly is usually associated with winter and Christmas.
Honey
Origin: English
Meaning: Substance produced by bees from the nectar of flowers
Hope
Origin: English
Meaning: Expectancy; longing
Hyacinth
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Name of a flower; precious stone
Trivia: Hyacinth Bucket is the star of the BBC sitcom, Keeping Up Appearances.
Igloo
Meaning: A dome-shaped Eskimo house, usually built from blocks of hard snow.
Tip: A fun, quirky female cat name, perfect for a feline with snow-white fur.
Ikea
Origin: Swedish
Trivia: an international home products store, currently the largest furniture retailer in the world
Imogen
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Innocent
Inca
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Ruler of the Incas; member of the Quechua living in Peru until the Spanish conquest
India
Origin: Latin/Greek
Meaning: A republic in South Asia
Indigo
Meaning: A deep, pink/blue color
Ingrid
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Beautiful
Inky
Meaning: resembling ink
Tip: A cute name for a black cat or one with markings that resemble slashes of ink.
Iona
Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: Name of an island in the Hebrides
Iota
Origin: Latin/Greek
Meaning: A tiny quantity
Tip: A perfect name for a petite female cat.
Iris
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Bright; goddess of the rainbow
Isabel
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: God-loving
Isis
Origin: Egyptian
Meaning: Egyptian goddess supreme of the moon and fertility
Tip: If you’re looking for exotic female cat names, we think this one is a great choice.
Ivory
Origin: Middle English
Meaning: Hard white substance composing the main part of the tusks of the elephant, walrus, etc.
Tip: Ivory is a good female cat name for a solid white cat.
Ivy
Origin: English
Meaning: A climbing vine
Izzy
Meaning: Nickname for names with “iz” sound
TV Notable: The blonde-haired doctor on Grey’s Anatomy who likes to bake in times of crisis.
Jackie
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Short form of Jacqueline; supplanter
Jade, Jada
Origin: English
Meaning: A precious stone that is green in color
Notable: American actressJada Pinkett Smith
Jamaica
Meaning: An island nation in the Caribbean Sea
Tip: A great name to remind you of white beaches and reggae.
Jasmine
Origin: Persian
Meaning: a type of fragrant flower; a pale yellow color
Trivia: The name of the princess in Disney’s Aladdin.
Java
Meaning: Slang for a cup of coffee
Tip: The perfect name for a brown or black cat or one that seems just a little strung out!
Jazz, Jazzy
Origin: American
Meaning: A style of music originating in New Orleans; active or lively
Jelly, Jellybean
Meaning: A fruit preserve; a gelatinous substance
Tip: Tastes great with peanut butter!
Jenny
Origin: English; Welsh
Meaning: Fair; white; smooth
Jetta
Origin: English
Meaning: Black gemstone
Tip: A great name for a jet-black cat.
Jewel
Origin: English
Meaning: A precious stone
Jezebel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Chaste; unmarried
Jillian, Jilly
Origin: English
Meaning: From Julius; downy
Jinx, Jinxy
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Magic charm
Jocelyn
Origin: Old German
Meaning: A member of the German tribe, the Gauts.
Jodi
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Of Judea
Joely
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: The Lord is God
Jolie
Origin: French
Meaning: Pretty
Josie
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: He will enlarge
Jovi
Origin: Greek
Meaning: From Joviana meaning “Zeus”
Tip: This female cat name is well-suited to a “jovi-al’ cat.
Joy
Origin: English
Meaning: Jubilation; happiness
Juliette, Julie
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Down-bearded youth
Trivia: The young, female lead in Shakespeare’s tragedy, Romeo and Juliette.
June
Origin: English
Meaning: From Latin, Junius;a summer month
Tip: This female cat name is fitting for a cat who was born or acquired in the month of June.
Justice
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Just and fair
Kacey
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Form of Cassandra
Kai
Origin: Hawaiian
Meaning: Ocean
Kalani
Origin: Hawaiian
Meaning: The heavens; the chief
Kali
Origin: Swahili
Meaning: Fierce; intense
Karma
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Effect of actions
Tip: A cool name, but only for an obedient cat…you don’t want ‘bad Karma’ round you!
Katie
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Pure (form of Katherine)
Katrina
Origin: German
Meaning: Form of Katherine; pure
Kay, Kayla
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Pure (form of Katherine)
Keiko
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Blessed child
Movie Notable: Keiko is the killer whale who performed in the movie Free Willy.
Kendra
Origin: English
Meaning: Combination of Kenneth and Sandra; Fair one, defender
Kenya
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Animal horn
Trivia: Kenya is a Republic in East Africa
Kia
Origin: English
Meaning: Short form of Kiana
Kichi
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Fortunate
Kiki
Origin: English
Meaning: Pet form of names beginning with “K”
Kim
Origin: English
Meaning: Regal Hill
Kinko
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: a town in Kagoshima, Japan
Trivia: Kinko’s is a chain of stores that provides FedEx delivery, printing, copying and binding services
Kinky
Origin: American
Meaning: Unconventional practices; twisted
Kiona
Origin: Native American
Meaning: Brown mountain
Tip: If you’re looking for a Native American name, this is a great choice. It’s also one of our favorite female cat names.
Kit Kat
Origin: English
Meaning: The candy with a cookie crunch
Tip: A very cute (and sweet) female cat name, perfect for a brown cat.
Kitty
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Pure (nickname for Katherine)
Tip: This female cat name may be just a little too generic!
Kiwi
Meaning: A species of flightless birds, endemic to New Zealand; a type of fruit
Trivia: ‘Kiwi’ is a colloquial term used to refer to the people of New Zealand.
Koko
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: A short form of various Japanese names
Trivia: Koko is a female gorilla that can communicate with more than 1,000 signs based on American Sign Language.
Tip: This female cat name is perfect for a chocolate-colored cat (if you don’t want to use the traditional spelling of ‘cocoa’).
Kori
Origin: English
Meaning: God’s peace
Kylie
Origin: Pacific Islander
Meaning: Boomerang
Lady
Origin: English
Meaning: A female with grace and manners
Lara
Origin: Russian
Meaning: From the ancient city of Larisa
Movie Notable: Name of the lead female character in Dr. Zhivago.
Layla
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Dark beauty
Leah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Weary; wild cow
Leona
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Lion
Tip: This female cat name is a perfect way to pay tribute to your cat’s inner lion!
Lexi
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Defending men
Libby
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: My God is a vow (from Elizabeth)
Licorice
Origin: Middle English
Meaning: A sweet tasting, dried root or extract from the plant of the same name
Tip: Licorice (in candy form) is usually black, making this playful female cat name perfect for a black feline.
Lila
Origin: Swahili
Meaning: Good
Lilith
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Of the night
Tip: An excellent female cat name for a feline who likes to prowl during the dark hours.
Lily, Lillian
Origin: English
Meaning: Lily – a type of flower
Tip: Sweet, feminine…one of our favorite female cat names.
Lois
Origin: German
Meaning: Form of Louise; woman warrior
TV Trivia: Lois Griffin, from TV’s The Family Guy
Lola, Lolita
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Sorrows
Lolly, Lollipop
Origin: English (informal)
Meaning: A piece of candy; a treat
Lovebug
Tip: A lovable lap-cat, that just can’t get enough affection
Lucy, Lucinda
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Light
Trivia: Lucille Ball was one of America’s favorite stars, with memorable TV sitcoms such as I Love Lucy.
Lulu
Origin: Swahili
Meaning: Precious
Luna
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Moon; satellite
Lyric
Origin: French
Meaning: A style of poetry; words of a song
Macy
Origin: English
Meaning: Place of Maccius
Maggie
Origin: Greek
Meaning: (from Margaret) Pearl
Magic
Origin: English
Meaning: The art of producing illusions
Marlow
Origin: English
Meaning: Drained lake
Marmalade
Origin: Latin/Greek
Meaning: A type of orange jellylike preserve containing the fruit rind
Tip: This female cat name is popular for orange and white (marmalade) cats.
Marni
Origin: English
Meaning: Of the sea
Matilda
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Powerful battler
Trivia: Matilda, a sweet five-year-old girl with psychokinetic powers, is the title character and heroine of a Roald Dahl book, also a movie.
Maxine, Maxie
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Little Maximus; feminine form of ‘Max’
Maya
Origin: Hindi
Meaning: God’s creative power
Notable: Author and poet, Maya Angelou
Meg
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Pearl (form of ‘Margaret’)
Melanie
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Black
Melody
Origin: English
Meaning: Musical sounds is appealing succession or arrangement
Mia
Origin: Italian/Spanish
Meaning: My
Midnight
Origin: Middle English
Meaning: The middle of the night; twelve o’clock at night
Tip: The is a great female cat name for an all black feline
Miley
Notable: Singer, actress Miley Cyrus
Millie
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Labor; strength
Mimi
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Nickname for Mary, Maria and Miriam
Mindy
Origin: English
Meaning: Nickname for ‘Melinda’
Minnie
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Will; protection
Trivia: The most famous female mouse of all time – Disney’s Minnie Mouse!
Missy
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Honey bee (from ‘Melissa’)
Misty
Origin: English
Meaning: Hazy; light fog
Mittens
Origin: English
Meaning: a hand covering enclosing the four fingers together and the thumb separately
Mocha
Meaning: A rich Arabian coffee, a chocolate color
Tip: A great name for a female cat with a rich, brown coat.
Molly
Origin: English
Meaning: Nickname for ‘Mary’
Mona Lisa
Meaning: One of the worlds most famous paintings, created by Leonardo da Vinci in the 16th century
Moonshadow
Meaning: A shadow cast by moonlight
Trivia: A popular song by Cat Stevens in 1971
Moxie
Origin: American
Meaning: Vigor, verve, pep
Muffin
Meaning: A cup-shaped bread or cake
Tip: This female cat name is a great choice if your cat is cute enough to eat!
Munchkin
Meaning: A dwarflike race portrayed in The Wizard of Oz; small
Tip: A perfect female cat name for a petite kitty.
Nadia
Origin: Russian
Meaning: Hope
Nadine
Origin: English; French
Meaning: Form of Nadia
Nala
Origin: African
Meaning: Gift
Trivia: Nala is a lioness and Simba’s mate in Disney’s The Lion King
Naomi
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Pleasantness
Napa
Origin: Probably Native American
Meaning: A city and county in western California
Trivia: Napa Valley is famous for its wine production.
Nari
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Thunderclap
Nasa
Origin: American
Meaning: Acronym for National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Tip: This is a great female cat name for a high-flying cat!
Natasha
Origin: Russian
Meaning: Form of Natalie; birthday of the lord
Nell, Nellie
Origin: English
Meaning: Bright one
Nessie
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: From Agnes; pure
Trivia: Nickname for the Loch Ness Monster
Nevada
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Covered in snow
Niki
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Victory of the people
Nikita
Origin: Russian
Meaning: Form of Nicole; victory of the people
Nina
Origin: Swahili
Meaning: Mother
Noel
Origin: French
Meaning: Born on Christmas day
Tip: A perfect name for a pooch born in December or received as a special-delivery Christmas present.
Noodle
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: A narrow, ribbon-like strip of dried dough, usually made of flour, eggs, and water
Nora
Origin: English
Meaning: Bright one
Nori
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Percept
Norma
Origin: English
Meaning: Pattern; model
Trivia: Norma Jean Baker was the real name of actress Marilyn Monroe
Nova
Origin: New Latin
Meaning: A star that becomes suddenly brighter
Nuna
Origin: Native American
Meaning: Land
Nutmeg
Origin: Middle English
Meaning: The hard, aromatic seed of the fruit of an East Indian tree, used in grated form as a spice
Tip: This female cat name is perfect for a brown cat.
Nuzzle
Origin: Middle English
Meaning: To burrow or root with the nose, snout, etc.
Nyla
Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: Champion
Oasis
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Haven; retreat; shelter
Oatmeal
Origin: Middle English
Meaning: Meal made of ground or rolled oats; porridge
Tip: This female cat name is perfect for a cream colored cat.
Oceana
Origin: Greek
Meaning: From the sea
Tip: If your cat loves fish, this may be the perfect female cat name for her!
Octavia
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Eighth
Trivia: Octavia was the wife of Marc Anthony, and sister of Augustus Caesar.
Odessa
Origin: Greek
Trivia: Odessa is the name of a Russian city
Odette
Origin: French
Meaning: Possessions
Trivia: Name of the princess in Swan Lake
Oki
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: In the middle of the ocean
Olive
Origin: English
Meaning: An evergreen tree bearing fruit
Trivia: Popeye the Sailor’s sweetheart – Olive Oyl.
Olivia
Origin: English
Meaning: From Olive
Omega
Origin: Greek
Meaning: The last of a series
Omen
Origin: Latin
Meaning: A prophetic sign
Ona
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Grace; favor
Onyx
Meaning: A type of stone; black
Tip: A perfect name for a cat with a shiny, jet-black coat.
Opal
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Jewel; gem
Ophelia
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Wisdom
Oprah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Young deer
Trivia: Media mogul and host of the highest-ranked talk show in television history.
Oracle
Origin: Middle English
Meaning: A person or thing who serves as an agency of divine communication
Orange
Origin: English
Meaning: The fruit of a tree; a color made up of red and yellow
Tip: A very cute female cat name for an orange/ ‘marmalade’ cat.
Orbit
Origin: Middle English
Meaning: To move or travel around an elliptical path
Oreo
Trivia: Name of a popular treat made of sweet cream sandwiched between two round chocolate cookies.
Tip: This yummy female cat name is perfect for a black and white cat
Pandora
Origin: Greek
Meaning: A Gift
Trivia: In Greek mythology, Pandora was considered to be the first woman created by god.
Paris
Origin: Greek
Meaning: A city and the capital of France
Trivia: Paris was the Trojan prince who abducted Helen, and through this act, caused the Trojan War. Also the name of hotel heiress, Paris Hilton.
Pasha
Origin: Turkish
Meaning: A person of high rank
Patches
Origin: English
Meaning: A piece or part that differs from the whole
Tip: This female cat name would work well for a multi-colored cat with distinct markings.
Paws
Origin: Middle English
Meaning: The foot of an animal
Peaches
Origin: Middle English
Meaning: Plural of peach, fruit
Tip: An excellent female cat name for a cat with a sandy or golden colored coat.
Peanut
Origin: Americanism
Meaning: A pod with an edible seed; a small or insignificant person
Tip: Use this female cat name for an itty-bitty kitty.
Pearl
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Jewel from the Sea
Peggy
Origin: English
Meaning: From Margaret; pearl
Penny
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Spunky
Pepper
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Spicy
Tip: A great female cat name for a cat with a ‘salt and pepper’ (black and white flecked) coat
Perdita
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Wanders away
Trivia: Perdita is the female dog and mother in Disney’s version of the story One Hundred and One Dalmatians.
Persia
Origin: Persian
Meaning: An ancient empire located in southwest Asia, conquered by Alexander the Great in 331 B.C.
Trivia: A Persian cat is a longhaired breed characterized by it’s round face and shortened muzzle. It is also one of the oldest cat breeds.
Petal
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Leaf
Petra
Origin: Slavic
Meaning: Glamorous, Capable
Petunia
Origin: A type of flower originating in South America
Phoebe
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Bringing light
Pia
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Devout
Pinky, Pinkie
Origin: American
Meaning: Blushing
Piper
Origin: English
Meaning: Player of a pipe (flute)
Pippa
Origin: English
Meaning: Lover of horses
Pita
Origin: English
Meaning: Comforting
Trivia: PITA is a computer abbreviation for “Pain In The Ass”
Polly
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Devout; Joyous
Posy
Origin: English
Meaning: A small flower
Powder
Origin: English
Meaning: Gentle; Light
Tip: This female cat name is perfect for a white cat
Presley
Origin: English
Meaning: From the priest’s field
Prima
Origin:Latin/Italian
Meaning: First; Fresh
Trivia: The term “prima donna” refers to a principal female singer in an opera company as well as a temperamental person
Primrose
Origin: English
Meaning: Rosy; Fragrant
Princess
Origin: English
Meaning: Royal daughter
Priscilla
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Old; primitive
Q-Tip
Origin: American
Meaning: A brand of cotton tipped swab
Tip: A humorous female cat name, perfect for a white cat or one with a fluffy head
Quanah
Origin: Native American
Meaning: Good smelling
Tip: If you are lucky enough to have a good smelling cat, keep her!
Quartz
Origin: German
Meaning: A mineral
Queenie
Origin: English
Meaning: Royal and dignified
Queso
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Cheese
Quinby
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Living like royalty
Quinn
Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: Intelligent; wise
Quintessa
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Essential goodness
Quipper
Origin: American
Quirky
Origin: English
Meaning: Peculiar behavior
Rachel
Origin: German
Meaning: Lamb
Raegan
Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: Little King/Queen
Rafa
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Joyful girl
Rafiki
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Friend
Tip: An unusual female cat name, fitting for a loyalfriend
Raisin
Origin: English
Meaning: A dried grape
Tip: This female cat name is a great choice for a cat with wrinkles
Raquel
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Ewe
Movie notable: Raquel Welch is an actress who was popular during the 1960s and 1970s
Raven
Origin: English
Meaning: Blackbird
Tip: An excellent female cat name for a black cat
Rebekah, Rebecca
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Snare
Reese
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Running
Regina
Origin: English/Latin
Meaning: Queen
Tip: Female cat names don’t get much more regal than this!
Reiko
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Courteous Child
Rhapsody
Origin: Latin
Meaning: A joyful expression of feeling; an irregular musical or creative composition
Rhea
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Earthy; Strong
Rhianna, Riana
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Frisky
Rhonda
Origin: English
Meaning: Rose; woman from Rhodes
Rio
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: A river
Trivia: Rio de Janeiro is the former capital of Brazil, known for it’s world famous carnival
Rita
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Pearl
Rogue
Origin: English
Meaning: No longer obedient, belonging or controllable
Trivia: A fictional, female character in Marvel Comics’ X-men
Romy
Origin: German
Meaning: Person from Rome
Rosa, Rose, Rosie
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Rose
Roz, Rozz, Rozzie
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: (from ‘Rosalind’) weak; tender or soft horse
Ruby
Origin: French
Meaning: Precious red stone
Rumor
Origin: English
Meaning: Gossip
Ruthie
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Friendly and young
Female cat names beginning with “S”…
Saber
Origin: French
Meaning: Sword
Trivia: Saber-toothed cats became extinct thousands of years ago, but they are famous for their impressive canines, sometimes reaching up to 7 inches long!
Tip: Choose this female cat name for a big, formidable feline.
Sable
Origin: German
Meaning: Black
Tip: This Female Cat Name is perfect for a black cat
Sabrina
Origin: Latin
Meaning: From the boundary line
TV Notable: Sabrina the Teenage Witch is a comic book series published about a fictional teenage witch called Sabrina Spellman
Sadie
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Princess; Charmer
Saffron
Origin: English
Meaning: The orange colored stigma from a crocus used to color and flavor food
Sage
Origin: English
Meaning: Wise; an herb
Saki
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Cape
Sakura
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Cherry Blossom
Salem
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Peace
Trivia: Salem,Massachusetts is known for it’s witchcraft trials in 1692.
Tip: This is and excellent female cat name for a black cat.
Sami, Sammy
Origin: Aramaic
Meaning: Listener
Sandi, Sandy
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Short form of Alexandra; Defender
Trivia: Little Orphan Annie’s dog was named Sandy
Sasha
Origin: Russian
Meaning: Form of Alexander; defender of men
Savannah
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Treeless plain; Barren
Scarlett
Origin: Middle English
Meaning: Scarlet; bright red
Literary Notable: Scarlett O’Hara is the memorable protagonist from the 1936 novel, Gone with the Wind
Scout
Origin: English
Meaning: Observer
Literary Notable: Scout (Jean Louise “Scout” Finch) is the main character and narrator in the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird
Sedona
Origin: American
Meaning: A city in Arizona known for it’s natural beauty and tranquil ambience.
Sephora
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Beautiful bird
Trivia: Sephora is a chain of beauty product stores founded in France
Serena
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Calm
Notable: American tennis professional Serena Williams
Shakira
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Thankful
Trivia: Shakira is a popular singer/songwriter from Columbia
Shanti
Origin: Hindi
Meaning: Calm
Sheena
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Form of Jane
Shelby
Origin: Old English
Meaning: From the Ledge Estate
Shelley, Shelly
Origin: Old English
Meaning: From a meadow on the ledge; Form of Rachel
Shiloh
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Gifted by God
Sierra
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Mountain
Simone
Origin: Hebrew; French
Meaning: Listening
Snowflake
Origin: English
Meaning: A single flake or crystal of snow
Tip: Snowflake is a perfect female cat name for a white cat.
Sonja
Origin: Slavic
Meaning: Bright woman
Sonnet
Origin: Latin
Meaning: A type of poem
Sonoma
Origin: American
Meaning: A town in Northern California’s wine producing region
Sonora
Meaning: A State in Northwest Mexico
Sophie, Sofie
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Wisdom; Intelligent
Stella
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Star
Suki
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Beloved
Summer
Origin: English
Meaning: One of the four seasons
Sunday
Origin: English
Meaning: A day of the week
Suzie
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: (Short form of Susan) Lily
Symphony
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Harmony
Tip: Got a meowing noise-maker? If so, this female cat name might be perfect for her!
Female cat names beginning with “T”…
Tabitha
Origin: Aramaic
Meaning: Gazelle
Talia
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Blooming
Trivia: Talia was the Greek muse of comedy
Tallulah
Origin: Native American
Meaning: Running Water
Tammy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Perfection
Tandy
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Strong
Tanya
Origin: Russian
Meaning: From Tatius, name of a Sabine king
Tara
Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: Rocky Pinnacle
Tip: This two-syllable name is feminine and easy to pronounce, making it one of our favorite female cat names.
Tasha
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Born on Christmas day
Tate, Tatum
Origin: Old English
Meaning: Cheerful
Taylor
Origin: English
Meaning: Tailor
Teagan
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Beautiful
Telltale
Origin: English
Meaning: Giving warning or notice about something
Tip: Add a humorous twist to this female cat name by spelling it Telltail.
Thea
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Gift from God
Thelma
Origin: Greek; Literary
Meaning: (from Thelema)Will
Trivia: The name Thelma was created by novelist Marie Corelli for her 1887 novel, Thelma; A Norwegian Princess.
Tia
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Princess
Trivia: Tia was the sister of Egyptian Pharaoh, King Ramses
Tiara
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Crowned
Tiffany
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Appearance of God
Tillie, Tilly
Origin: German
Meaning: Powerful in battle
Tina
Origin: English; Greek
Meaning: From Christos; anointed
Tinkerbell
Origin: English
Meaning: A fictional character from the 1911 novel Peter and Wendy
Tip: This female cat name is a great choice for a cute, petite cat.
Tipsy
Origin: English
Meaning: Slightly intoxicated or drunk
Toffee
Origin: English
Meaning: A hard chewy candy made of brown sugar or molasses
Tori
Origin: English
Meaning: (from Victoria)Victorious
Trinity
Origin: English
Meaning: Union of three
Triscuit
Origin: English
Meaning: A brand of edible crackers
Trista
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Sad; Melancholy
Trixie
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Bringer of joy; Happiness
Tuesday
Origin: English
Meaning: A day of the week
Tulip
Origin: Persian
Meaning: A bulbous flower from the lily family
Twilight
Origin: English
Meaning: Early Evening
Female Cat Names beginning with “U”…
Ujana
Origin: African
Meaning: Youth
Ula
Origin: Celtic/Latin
Meaning: Sea Jewel/Little Bear
Ulani
Origin: Hawaiian
Meaning: Cheerful
Ulyana
Origin: Russian
Meaning: Downy
Uma
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Nation
Trivia: Uma Thurman is an American actress, best known for her roles in Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill
Umay
Origin: Turkish
Meaning: Hope
Umeko
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Plum Blossom Child
Ummi
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: My mother
Una
Origin: Native American
Meaning: Remember
Unity
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Oneness; together
Upgrade
Origin: English
Meaning: To improve your situation or get a better thing
Ursa, Ursula
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Bear/Little bear
Tip: Both of these female cat names are perfect for a large, brown or black cat that’s built like a bear.
Urth
Meaning: synchronicity, fate
Usra
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Dawn
Utah
Origin: Native American
Meaning: People of the Mountain
Utara
Origin: Indonesian
Meaning: The North
Female Cat Names Beginning with “V”…
Valentina
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Health
Valerie
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Healthy,Strong
Valeska
Origin: Slavic
Meaning: (from the male name Vladislav) she who has glory, fame
Vanessa
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Butterfly
Vanity
Origin: Middle English
Meaning: Pride in one’s appearance, qualities, abilities etc.
Tip: A female cat name that’s perfect for a cat who likes to stare in the mirror.
Vanna
Origin: Cambodian
Meaning: Golden Colored
TV Notable: Wheel of Fortune’s Vanna White
Vegas
Origin: Middle Latin
Meaning: Falling Eagle
Trivia: Las Vegas, a city in Nevada, is known for its casinos
Velcro
Origin: English
Meaning: Hooked Velvet
Tip: This is one of our favorite female cat names, perfect for a cat who likes to ‘stick to you’.
Velika
Origin: Slavic
Meaning: Great
Velvet
Origin: America
Meaning: Soft Fabric
Tip: This female cat name is a good choice for a cat with short, soft fur.
Venus:
Origin: Greek
Meaning: The Roman goddess of love and beauty; the second-closest planet to the sun
Vera
Origin: Russian
Meaning: Faith
Veronica
Origin: Greek
Meaning: True image
Vespa
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Wasp;
Trivia: Vespa is an Italian brand of motor scooters
Vicky, Victoria
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Triumphant
Viola
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Violet
Violet
Origin: French
Meaning: A purple blue flower
Virginia
Origin: English
Meaning: Chaste; virginal
Vivica
Origin: German
Meaning: Little woman
Vivien, Vivian
Origin: French
Meaning: Lady of the Lake
Vixen
Origin: English/German
Meaning: Female Fox; Ill-tempered woman
Voodoo
Origin: West African
Meaning: A polytheistic religion practiced by West Indians; Black magic
Waffles
Origin: Dutch
Meaning: A thin, crisp battercake baked in a waffle iron
Tip:Best served with ice-cream (the waffles, not the cat).
Wanda
Origin: Polish
Meaning: Slender young tree
Wednesday
Origin: American
Meaning: The fourth day of the week
Trivia: The name of the morbid daughter in The Addams Family
Welcome
Origin: American
Meaning: A welcome guest
Wendy
Origin: English
Meaning: Friend
Whiskers
Origin: Middle English
Meaning: Long stiff hairs on a cheek or chin
Tip: This name, although common, works well for a cat with prominent whiskers.
Whisper
Origin: English
Meaning: Soft Voice
Whitney
Origin: English
Meaning: From the Island
Widget
Origin: English
Meaning: Small mechanical device; a gadget
Tip: This female cat name is perfect for a small cat
Wiki
Origin: Hawaiian
Meaning: Quick
Trivia: Wikipedia is a collaborative website whose content can be edited by anyone who has access to it
Wilda
Origin: German
Meaning: Untamed
Wilhelmina, Willa, Wilma
Origin: German
Meaning: Strong willed; protection
TV Notable: Fred Flintstone’s wife Wilma
Willow
Origin: English
Meaning: Type of Tree
TV Notable: Character in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Willow Rosenberg
Winona, Wynonna
Origin: Native American
Meaning: First born
Trivia: Actress, Winona Ryder; country singer Wynonna Judd
Winter
Origin: Old English
Meaning: One of the four seasons
Xalvadora
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Savior
Xanadu
Origin: Chinese
Meaning: An idyllic, beautiful place
Trivia: Xanadu (Shangdu) was a historical city located in modern day Mongolia, built by Kublai Khan and visited by Marco Polo
Xandra, Xandy
Origin: English
Meaning: Defender of the people
Xena
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Foreigner
TV Notable: Fictional character, Xena, Warrior Princess
Xenia
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Hospitable
Xia
Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Glow of sunshine
Xiang
Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Fragrant
Ximena
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: To hear
Xiomara
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Ready for battle
Xolani
Origin: African
Meaning: Forgive
Xylia
Origin: Greek
Meaning: From the forest
Female Cat Names beginning with “Y”…
Yahoo
Origin: English
Meaning: “a brute in human form,” 1726, from the race of brutish human creatures in Swift’s “Gulliver’s Travels.”
Trivia: Search engine “Yahoo.com” was founded in 1994 and is one of the most visited websites in the world
Yamaha
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: A Japanese company best known for electronics and motorbikes
Yamila
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Beautiful
Notable: Victoria Secret supermodel from Argentina, Yamila Diaz
Yara
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Small butterfly
Yasmin/Yasmine
Origin: Persian
Meaning: Jasmine flower
Notable: Baywatch actress Yasmine Bleeth
Yelana
Origin: Portuguese
Meaning: From Helen
Yellow
Origin: English
Meaning: The primary color between green and orange
Tip: This female cat name is perfect for…well, you know, a yellow cat
Yentl
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Noble Person
Trivia: Yentl was a play, later made into a film starring Barbara Streisand
Yesterday
Origin: English
Meaning: The day preceding this day
Yodel
Origin: German
Meaning: A form of singing, most commonly linked to Swiss Mountaineers
Tip: A funny, playful name for a cat who likes to be heard
Yoko
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Child
Notable: Artist and wife of John Lennon, Yoko Ono
Yolanda
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Violet Flower
Yoshi
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Respectful
Yo-Yo
Origin: American
Meaning: A toy
Tip: A fun, playful female cat name.
Yummy/Yum-Yum
Origin: American slang
Meaning: To taste good
Yvette
Origin: French
Meaning: Yew
Female Cat Names beginning with “Z”…
Zabrina
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: A form of Sabrina
Zada
Origin: Persian
Meaning: Offspring
Zadora
Origin: Polish
Trivia: Pia Zadora is an American actress and singer
Zahara
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Flower, exquisite
Trivia: The name of one of Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt’s daughters.
Zamora
Origin: Spanish
Trivia: A city in Castile & Leon Spain
Zandra
Origin: Greek
Meaning: (short form of Alexandra) Defender of men
Tip: An excellent female cat name for a good guard cat
Zanna
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Lily
Zara
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Shining; flower
Zasha
Origin: Russian
Meaning: Defender of the people
Zelda
Origin: German
Meaning: Warrior
Trivia: The Legend of Zeldais a Nintendo video game series.
Zen
Origin: Chinese
Meaning: A school of Buddhism that asserts that enlightenment can be attained through meditation
Tip: Choose this female cat name if your cat helps you to chill out!
Zena
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Hospitable
Zephyra
Origin: Greek
Meaning: (from Zephyr) West wind
Zi
Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Beautiful
Ziggy
Origin: German
Meaning: Form of Sigmund
Tip: This female cat name is cute and fun, perfect for a feline who’s not too serious
Zigzag
Origin: French
Meaning: To go from side to side
Tip: A cute name for a cat who’s always on the go…one of our favorite female cat names.
Zipper, Zippy
Origin: English
Meaning: Fastener; to move quickly
Tip: This female cat name is perfect for a speedy little cat.
Zita
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Seeker
Ziva
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Brightness
Zoe/Zoey
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Life
Tip: Easy to pronounce, these are two of our favorite female cat names!
Zola
Origin: Latin
Notable: Earth
Zoots
Meaning: A cute name
Zora
Origin: Slavic
Meaning: Dawn
Zsa Zsa
Origin: Hungarian
Meaning: Lily
Notable: Zsa Zsa Goboris a Hungarian actress and socialite.
Zula
Origin: African
Meaning: Brilliant; Ahead
Zuri
Origin: Swahili
Meaning: Beautiful
