Welcome to the wonderful world of feline nomenclature, where whiskers and wonder intertwine. If you’re a proud new cat parent seeking the perfect name, join us on a whimsical journey through a treasure trove of cat names that start with W. From whimsical and witty to wild and winsome, see if one of these W names fit the purrsonality of your new whiskered wonder!
W Names for Cats
- Wacky-doodle
- Wacky Willy
- Wacky-woo
- Wafflehead
- Waffles
- Walnut
- Wally
- Weasley (from Harry Potter)
- Wednesday
- Wee One
- Whifflepuff
- Whimsy
- Whisper
- Whiskey
- Whiskerface
- Whiskers
- Whiskerwhirl
- Whoopee
- Whoopty-do
- Widget
- Wigglebottom
- Wigglebug
- Wiggles
- Wigglykins
- Wigglywoo
- Wilder
- Winkie
- Winkles
- Winter (more Winter cat names)
- Wizard
- Wobblykins
- Wombat
- Wonder
- Wonderboy
- Wookie
- Woozy
- Wubblebutt
- Wubbly
- Wubby
- Wuzzy
Cartoon Character W Names
Does your new cat make you laugh? These cartoon character names each begin with the letter W:
- Wally Gator (from The Hanna-Barbera New Cartoon Series)
- Wakko Warner (from Animaniacs)
- Wallace (from Wallace & Gromit)
- Wanda (from The Fairly OddParents)
- Wart (from The Sword in the Stone)
- Wasp (from Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes)
- Wendy Darling (from Peter Pan)
- White Rabbit (from Alice in Wonderland)
- Wildcat (from TaleSpin)
- Wilma Flintstone (from The Flintstones)
- Willie the Giant (from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse)
- Wile E. Coyote (from Looney Tunes)
- Winnie the Pooh (from Winnie the Pooh)
- Wolverine (from X-Men: The Animated Series)
- Woody Woodpecker (from Woody Woodpecker)
- Woolie the Mammoth (from Caveman)
Female names that start with W
There’s a growing trend to name our cats with human names. Let’s look at some baby names that start with the letter W. Would one of these be a good fit for your new fur baby?
Wanda – Slavic name meaning “wanderer.” A good name for the cat who has wandered up to your home and into your heart!
Waverley – Means “meadow of quivering aspens” in Old English.
Waverleigh – Means “quivering meadow” in Old English.
Welda – Means “ruler” or “dominant.”
Wendeline – “wanderer”
Wendolyn – A Welsh name meaning “white ring.”
Wendi – Alternate spelling of Wendy.
Wendy – A name created by J.M. Barrie for the character in Peter Pan.
Weslyn – western meadow.
Whimsy – Means “playfully quaint” or “fanciful.”
Whitley – “white meadow” in Old English.
Whitney – Means “white island” in Old English.
Wilfreda – Feminine form of Wilfred, meaning “desires peace.”
Willa – Short form of Wilhelmina, meaning “resolute protection.”
Wilhelmina or Wilhelmine – Feminine form of Wilhelm, meaning “resolute protector.”
Wila – Variant of Willow, referring to the tree.
Wilda – Means “wild” or “untamed.”
Willow – Derived from the tree known for its slender and graceful branches.
Wilma – Means “determined protector.”
Winette – Means “blessed” or “fair.”
Winifred – Means “blessed peacemaking” in Welsh.
Winola – Means “charming friend” in Old English.
Winter – A fun name for a white cat.
Winterly – Relating to the winter season.
Winona – Variant of Wynona, meaning “firstborn daughter.”
Wisteria – Named after the flowering plant.
Wynne – “fair” or “blessed.”
Wyanet – Means “beautiful” in Native American.
Wylla – Variant of Willow, referring to the tree.
Wynona – Sioux name meaning “firstborn daughter.”
Wynter – Variant of Winter.
Wylie – Means “well-watered meadow” in Old English.
Wylla – Variant of Willow, referring to the tree.
Male Names that Start with W
Wade – Means “to go,” “to advance,” or “ford.”
Walker – Occupational name for a fuller, someone who treats cloth to make it denser.
Wallace – Derived from the Old French word “waleis,” meaning “foreigner” or “Welshman.”
Walter – Derived from the Old Germanic elements “wald” (rule) and “heri” (army), meaning “ruler of the army.”
Walton – Meaning “weald town” or “village near the woods.”
Warren – Occupational name for a gamekeeper or someone who lived near a warren (rabbit enclosure).
Wayne – Means “wagon maker” or “cartwright.”
Webster – Occupational name for a weaver of cloth.
Wendell – Means “wanderer” or “seeker.”
Wesley – Means “western meadow.”
Weston – Means “western settlement.”
Wilbur – Means “willful” or “bright will.”
Wiley – Means “well-watered meadow.”
William – Means “resolute protector.”
Wilson – Means “son of William.”
Wilfred – Meaning “desires peace.”
Winston – Means “joy stone” or “victory town.”
Winthrop – Meaning “friendly village.”
Wolfgang – Means “wolf path” or “traveling wolf.”
Woodrow – Means “row of houses by the wood.”
Wyatt – Means “brave in war” or “little warrior.”
Wylie – Means “well-watered meadow.”
Foods that Start with W
Would a food name inspired by these fruits, vegetables, spices and dishes be a fit for your new kitten?
- Waffles
- Wakame (a type of seaweed)
- Walnuts
- Wurst (German sausage)
- Wonton
- Watercress
- Watermelon
- Wasabi
- Wheat
- Wheatgrass
- Whipped cream
- Whey
- Wiener schnitzel
Animal Names that Begin with W
Whether your new cat exhibits some of the characteristics for which another animal is known–or you are just drawn to the wildness of one of these wonderful creatures, here’s a look at W animals whose names might inspire a name for your new cat.
- Walrus
- Weasel
- Whale
- Wallaby
- Warthog
- Wildebeest
- Wolf
- Wombat
- Woodpecker
- Wren
- Wolverine
- Wasp
- Warbler
- Wildcat
- Wagtail (a bird name)
- Wallaroo
Famous People Whose Name Starts with W
Want to give your new cat a first and a last name? These famous people each share one characteristic: a name that starts with W:
- Walt Disney
- W. E. B. Du Bois
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- William Faulkner
- Whitney Houston
- Whoopi Goldberg
- William Shakespeare
- William Tell
- Wilma Rudolph
- William Wallace
- Woodrow Wilson
- Warren Buffett
- William Wordsworth
- Wolfgang Pauli
- Winston Churchill
- Wilbur Wright
W Place Names
- Wales (United Kingdom)
- Washington (DC or state)
- Warsaw (Poland)
- Wellington (New Zealand)
- West Virginia
- Wollongong (Australia)
- Wisconsin
- Winnipeg (Canada)
- Wyoming
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