1000+ Female Cat Names for Your Fur Baby

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Choosing the perfect moniker for your feline friend is a significant first step in welcoming her to your home. With the huge array of female cat names to choose from, it can be a delightful yet sometimes challenging task. Whether you lean towards a name that mirrors her graceful demeanor, a name inspired by her enchanting appearance, or a name steeped in history and meaning, finding the right one is an exciting journey. Let’s have a look at over 1,000 names for female cats–and their meanings!

A

• Abigail – father’s joy
• Adele – noble, nobility
• Adira – strong, noble, powerful
• Afra – color of earth
• Agatha – good woman
• Agnes – pure, holy
• Aida – reward, present
• Aimee – beloved
• Ainsley – one’s own meadow
• Akira – bright, clear
• Alaina – rock
• Alana – beautiful, harmonious
• Alba – dawn or white
• Aleksa – defender
• Alexis – helper, defender
• Alice – noble
• Alina – bright, beautiful
• Alisa – great happiness
• Alma – kind, nourishing
• Alondra – lark
• Alyssa – logical
• Amara – grace or bitter
• Amaya – night rain or the end
• Amber – refers to the amber gemstone
• Amelia – work
• Amethyst – named after the purple gemstone
• Amira – princess or leader
• Amy – beloved
• Ana – grace, favor
• Anabelle – loving
• Anastasia – resurrection
• Andrea – brave
• Angela – messenger of gods
• Angelina – little angel
• Anika – grace, favor or pure
• Anita – grace
• Annalise – graced with God’s bounty
• Antonia – priceless, inestimable
• Anya – grace
• April – named after the month
• Aria – air or melody
• Ariana – very holy
• Ariel – lion of God
• Artemis – named after the Greek goddess of the hunt
• Arya – lioness or noble
• Ashanti – named after the Ashanti people in Ghana
• Aspen – named after the aspen tree
• Astrid – beautiful, loved
• Athena – named after the Greek goddess of wisdom
• Aurora – dawn, also the name of the Roman goddess of the dawn

B

• Babette – diminutive of Elizabeth, God is my oath
• Bailey – derived from an English surname, bailiff
• Barbara – from the Greek word ‘barbaros’, foreign
• Beatrice – she who brings happiness
• Becca – short form of Rebecca, to bind
• Bella – Italian for beautiful
• Belle – French for beautiful
• Bernadette – feminine form of Bernard, brave as a bear
• Bethany – Biblical place name, house of figs
• Bianca – Italian for white, pure
• Blaise – Latin origin, lisping but often associated with fire due to its similarity to the word blaze
• Blanca – Spanish for white, pure
• Blossom – English word for a flower or a group of flowers
• Blythe – Old English, free spirit, happy and cheerful
• Bonita – Spanish for pretty
• Briana – feminine form of Brian, strong, virtuous, and honorable
• Bridget – derived from the Irish name Brighid, strength or exalted one
• Briony/Bryony – a wild vine
• Brittany – named after the region in France
• Brooke – small stream
• Brynn – Welsh origin, hill
• Buffy – pet form of Elizabeth, God is my oath
• Bunny – often used as a cute or affectionate nickname
• Buttercup – named after the yellow wildflower
• Brielle – Hebrew origin, God is my strength
• Bliss – joy and happiness
• Bijou – French for jewel
• Bambi – child
• Babushka – Russian for grandmother, often used affectionately
• Brenda – Norse origin, sword
• Beryl – a green precious stone
• Blythe – English origin, free spirit
• Brinda – Sanskrit origin, tulsi or holy basil
• Blair – Scottish origin, plain
• Bettina – God is my oath
• Bea – short form of names like Beatrice, she who brings happiness
• Bibiana – lively
• Bronwyn – Welsh origin, white breast
• Belinda – beautiful
• Beth – short form of Elizabeth, God is my oath
• Bronte – thunder
• Berenice – Greek origin, bringer of victory
• Bria – strong, virtuous
• Belle – French for beautiful
• Briella – God is my strength
• Brynn – Welsh origin, hill
• Birdie – a cute or affectionate nickname
• Bernice – bringer of victory
• Beatrix – she who brings happiness
• Blythe – free spirit, happy and cheerful

C

• Cadence – rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words
• Caitlin – pure
• Calista – most beautiful
• Callie – beautiful
• Camilla – young ceremonial attendant
• Camille – young ceremonial attendant
• Candace – queen mother
• Cara – friend
• Carina – dear, beloved
• Carissa – grace; very dear
• Carla – free woman
• Carmen – song
• Caroline – free woman
• Cassandra – prophetess, who men disregard
• Cassidy – curly-headed
• Catherine – pure
• Cecelia – blind to one’s own beauty
• Cecily – blind
• Celeste – heavenly
• Celia – heavenly
• Chanel – canal, channel
• Chantal – stone
• Charity – brotherly love
• Charlotte – free woman
• Cher – dear one, darling
• Cheryl – beloved
• Chloe – blooming
• Christine – follower of Christ
• Ciara – dark-haired; a good name for a dark furred cat
• Cindy – moon goddess
• Claire – bright, clear
• Clara – bright, clear
• Clarissa – bright, clear
• Clementine – mild, gentle
• Cleo – pride, fame, glory
• Cora – maiden
• Coral – semi-precious sea growth often red or pink
• Cordelia – daughter of the sea
• Corinne – beautiful maiden
• Cosette – little thing
• Courtney – from the court
• Crystal – clear, transparent
• Cynthia – moon goddess
• Cyrene – supreme power
• Cyrilla – lordly, masterful
• Cleo – pride, fame, glory
• Clarice – clear, bright, famous
• Charlize – free man
• Caterina – pure
• Cressida – gold

D

• Dahlia – named after the flower
• Daisy – day’s eye, also a flower name
• Dakota – friendly companion
• Dana – God is the judge
• Daniella – God is my judge
• Daphne – laurel tree, bay tree
• Darlene – dear, loved one
• Dawn – the first appearance of light, daybreak
• Deanna – divine
• Deborah – bee
• Deirdre – sorrowful
• Delia – of Delos
• Delilah – delicate
• Delphine – dolphin
• Demetria – earth mother
• Denise – follower of Dionysius
• Desiree – desired, wished
• Diana – divine, heavenly
• Diane – divine
• Dina – judged, vindicated
• Dolores – sorrows
• Dominica – belonging to the Lord
• Donna – lady, woman
• Dora – gift
• Doreen – gift
• Dorothy – gift of God
• Drusilla – strong one
• Dulcie – sweet
• Dylan – son of the sea
• Daphne – laurel tree, bay tree
• Darcy – dark
• Davina – beloved
• Dawn – the first appearance of light, daybreak
• Delaney – descendant of the challenger
• Delta – fourth letter of the Greek alphabet, also denotes change or difference
• Destiny – fate, fortune
• Devon – defender
• Dolores – sorrows
• Dominique – belonging to the Lord
• Donna – lady, woman
• Dora – gift
• Dorcas – gazelle
• Doreen – gift
• Doris – gift of the ocean
• Dorothy – gift of God
• Drew – strong and manly
• Drusilla – strong one
• Dulcinea – sweet
• Dusty – fighter warrior

E

• Earlene – noblewoman, princess
• Ebony – dark black wood
• Eda – wealthy, happy
• Eden – place of pleasure
• Edith – prosperous in war
• Edna – rejuvenation, delight
• Eileen – bright, shining one
• Elaina – light
• Elaine – light
• Elara – mother of Tityos in Greek mythology
• Eleanor – shining light or the other, foreign
• Elena – shining light or the other, foreign
• Eliana – my God has answered
• Elise – pledged to God
• Eliza – pledged to God
• Elizabeth – God is my oath
• Ella – beautiful fairy woman
• Elle – she
• Ellen – light
• Eloise – healthy, wide
• Elsa – pledged to God
• Elsie – pledged to God
• Elvira – all true
• Elysia – blissful
• Ember – spark, burning low
• Emilia – rival
• Emily – rival
• Emma – universal
• Emmaline – work, labor
• Enid – soul, life
• Erika – eternal ruler
• Erin – peace, from Ireland
• Esme – esteemed, beloved; emerald
• Estelle – star
• Esther – star
• Ethel – noble
• Eudora – generous gift
• Eugenia – well-born, noble
• Eulalia – sweet-speaking
• Eunice – good victory
• Eva – life
• Evangeline – messenger of good news
• Eve – life
• Evelyn – wished for child, life
• Everly – from the boar meadow
• Evita – life
• Evonne – yew, archer
• Ezra – help
• Edwina – rich friend
• Elowen – elm

F

• Fabiana – bean grower
• Fabiola – bean grower
• Fae – fairy
• Faith – trust, belief
• Fallon – leader
• Fannie – free one
• Farrah – joy
• Fawn – young deer
• Faye – fairy
• Felicia – happy, lucky
• Felicity – happiness
• Fern – a green plant that loves shade
• Fiona – white, fair
• Flannery – descendant of the red warrior
• Florence – flourishing, prosperous
• Flossie – flourishing, prosperous
• Frances – from France or free one
• Francesca – from France or free one
• Francine – from France or free one
• Freya – lady, noblewoman
• Frida – peace
• Fiona – fair, white, beautiful
• Flora – flower
• Florence – flourishing, blooming
• Freda – peaceful ruler
• Freida – peaceful ruler
• Felicity – happiness
• Fleur – flower
• Frida – peace
• Finley – fair warrior
• Farida – unique, precious
• Fabiola – bean grower
• Fallon – leader
• Fernanda – brave journey
• Fiamma – flame
• Fiorella – little flower
• Fiona – white, fair
• Fleur – flower
• Flora – flower
• Florence – flourishing, blooming
• Fortuna – fortune, luck
• Franca – from France or free one
• Frances – from France or free one
• Frida – peace
• Fiona – fair, white, beautiful
• Freida – peaceful ruler
• Fritzi – peaceful ruler
• Faye – fairy
• Farrah – joy

G

• Gabriella – God is my strength
• Gabrielle – God is my strength
• Gaia – earth
• Gail – lively, joyful
• Gale – pleasant, merry
• Galilea – from Galilee
• Gardenia – the gardenia flower
• Garnet – a red precious stone
• Gemma – gem, precious stone
• Geneva – juniper tree
• Genevieve – tribe woman
• Georgia – farmer
• Geraldine – ruler with the spear
• Gertrude – spear of strength
• Gia – God’s grace
• Giana – God is gracious
• Gilda – golden
• Gillian – youthful, downy
• Gina – queen
• Giselle – pledge
• Gladys – land, nation
• Gloria – glory
• Grace – goodness, generosity
• Gracelyn – grace lake
• Graciana – grace
• Grainne – love
• Greta – pearl
• Gretchen – pearl
• Guinevere – fair, white and smooth
• Gwendolyn – blessed ring
• Gwyneth – happy, blessed
• Gia – God’s grace
• Gloria – glory
• Grace – goodness, generosity
• Graciela – grace
• Grazia – grace
• Griselda – gray battle maid
• Guadalupe – river of the wolf
• Gwyn – white, fair, blessed
• Gwendolyn – white circle, blessed ring
• Gwyneth – happiness, blessed
• Gabriella – God is my strength
• Gale – pleasant, merry
• Ginger – pure, chaste
• Giovanna – God is gracious
• Giulia – youthful
• Goldie – made of gold
• Grace – goodness, generosity
• Gretel – pearl
• Guinevere – fair, white and smooth

H

• Haley – hay clearing
• Hannah – grace, favor
• Harley – hare’s meadow
• Harmony – a beautiful blending
• Harriet – home ruler
• Haven – safe place
• Hayden – heathen
• Hazel – the hazelnut tree
• Heather – a flowering plant
• Heidi – of noble kind
• Helen – bright, shining light
• Helena – bright, shining light
• Henrietta – home ruler
• Hermione – messenger, earthly
• Hester – star
• Hilda – battle woman
• Hildegard – battle guard
• Hilary – cheerful, happy
• Holly – holly tree
• Hope – expectation, belief
• Hyacinth – a beautiful flower
• Harlow – rock hill
• Harmoni – a beautiful blending
• Harper – harp player
• Heaven – paradise
• Hebe – youth
• Hedy – delightful, pleasant
• Helga – holy
• Hera – protectress
• Hermione – messenger, earthly
• Hero – brave defender
• Hilary – cheerful, happy
• Hilda – battle woman
• Honora – honor
• Hope – expectation, belief
• Hyacinth – a beautiful flower
• Hypatia – supreme, highest
• Harriett – home ruler
• Havana – the capital city of Cuba
• Hestia – the goddess of the hearth
• Hilda – battle woman
• Honey – sweet nectar
• Honor – dignity, reputation
• Hope – expectation, belief
• Hosanna – deliver us
• Hyacinth – a beautiful flower
• Harper – harp player
• Heidi – of noble kind
• Hilda – battle woman
• Hyacinth – a beautiful flower

I

• Ibiza – named after the Spanish island
• Ida – industrious one
• Idalia – behold the sun
• Idina – gentle
• Ila – island
• Ilana – tree
• Ilene – moon
• Iliana – moon
• Ilona – light
• Imani – faith
• Imelda – warrior woman
• Imogen – maiden
• Ina – pure, innocent
• India – from the river Indus
• Indira – beautiful
• Ines – pure, chaste
• Inga – guarded by Ing, a Norse deity
• Ingrid – beautiful, loved
• Iona – purple gem
• Ione – violet flower
• Ira – watchful
• Irene – peace
• Iris – rainbow
• Irma – world, entire
• Isa – strong-willed
• Isabel – pledged to God
• Isabella – pledged to God
• Isadora – gift of Isis
• Isla – island
• Isolde – fair
• Itzel – rainbow lady — a fun name for a multicolored cat!
• Iva – yew
• Ivana – God is gracious
• Ivette – yew
• Ivory – white, pure
• Ivy – a vine plant
• Izabella – pledged to God
• Izzy – pledged to God

J

• Jacinta – hyacinth
• Jacqueline – supplanter
• Jada – wise
• Jade – green gemstone
• Jaime – supplanter
• Jamila – beautiful
• Jana – God is gracious
• Janelle – God is gracious
• Janessa – God is gracious
• Janet – God is gracious
• Janice – God is gracious
• Janine – God is gracious
• Jasmine – jasmine flower
• Jasmin – jasmine flower
• Jenna – white shadow, white wave
• Jenni – fair one
• Jennifer – fair one
• Jenny – fair one
• Jessica – God beholds
• Jessie – wealthy
• Jill – youthful
• Jillian – youthful
• Jocelyn – member of the Gauts tribe
• Joelle – Jehovah is God
• Johanna – God is gracious
• Jolene – God will add
• Jolie – pretty
• Jordan – flowing down
• Jordana – flowing down
• Josephine – Jehovah increases
• Josie – God will add
• Journey – a trip or experience
• Joy – happiness
• Joyce – lord
• Juanita – God is gracious
• Jude – praised
• Judy – praised
• Julia – youthful
• Juliana – youthful
• Julianne – youthful
• Julie – youthful
• Juliet – youthful
• Juliette – youthful
• June – young
• Junia – young
• Juno – queen of heaven
• Justice – just, fair
• Justine – just, fair
• Jyoti – light
• Jacqueline – supplanter

K

• Kacey – brave, watchful
• Kadence – rhythm
• Kaia – earth
• Kaila – laurel crown, style
• Kailey – laurel, crown
• Kaitlyn – pure
• Kala – art
• Kalani – the heavens
• Kalea – joy, happiness
• Kali – energy, black goddess
• Kalinda – the sun
• Kalista – most beautiful
• Kamala – lotus
• Kamila – perfect
• Kara – dear, beloved
• Karen – pure
• Kari – pure
• Karina – dear, beloved
• Karla – free woman
• Karlie – free woman
• Karly – free woman
• Karma – destiny, spiritual force
• Karyn – pure
• Kasey – brave, watchful
• Kassandra – unheeded prophetess
• Kate – pure
• Katelyn – pure
• Katherine – pure
• Kathleen – pure
• Katie – pure
• Katrina – pure
• Katya – pure
• Kay – rejoiced, happy
• Kaya – home
• Kayla – pure
• Kaylee – pure
• Kaylyn – pure
• Keira – dark haired
• Kelsey – ship’s victory
• Kendra – wise ruler
• Kenia – mountain of strength
• Kenna – born of fire
• Kennedy – helmet head
• Kenya – animal horn
• Kerry – dark haired
• Khloe – blooming, young green shoot
• Kiara – dark haired
• Kiera – dark haired
• Kimberly – from the wood of the royal forest

L

• Lacey – from Lacy or Lassy
• Laila – night
• Laurel – a type of tree or wreath
• Lauren – from the place of laurel trees
• Lavender – a fragrant purple flower
• Layla – night
• Lea – meadow
• Leah – weary
• Leanne – a combination of Lee and Anne
• Leila – night
• Lena – sunlight or moonlight
• Lenore – light
• Leona – lioness
• Lesley – garden of holly
• Leticia – joy, happiness
• Libby – God’s promise
• Lila – night
• Lilian – a blend of Lily and Ann
• Lilith – of the night
• Lilliana – a variant of Lilian
• Lilly – purity, beauty
• Lily – purity, beauty
• Linda – pretty
• Lindsay – linden tree island
• Lisa – pledged to God
• Livia – blue, envious
• Lizbeth – God’s promise
• Lola – lady of sorrows
• Lorelei – alluring, temptress
• Lorena – crowned with laurel
• Lorraine – from Lorraine
• Louisa – renowned warrior
• Louise – renowned warrior
• Lucia – light
• Lucinda – light
• Lucy – light
• Luisa – renowned warrior
• Luna – moon. Always one of the most popular cat names.
• Lyla – island girl
• Lynda – pretty
• Lydia – kindred spirit
• Lynette – pretty
• Lynn – waterfall
• Lyra – lyre, harp
• Lyric – lyrical, songlike
• Lysandra – liberator
• Lissette – God’s promise
• Liliana – lily, a flower
• Lilibeth – a combination of Lily and Beth
• Luella – female warrior

M

• Mabel – lovable
• Macey – weapon
• Mackenzie – child of the wise leader
• Macy – hill
• Maddison – son of Maud
• Madeline – high tower
• Madelyn – high tower
• Madison – son of Maud
• Mae – month of May
• Maeve – she who intoxicates
• Maggie – pearl
• Maia – mother
• Maisie – pearl
• Makena – the happy one
• Makenzie – child of the wise leader
• Malia – calm and peaceful
• Mallory – unfortunate
• Mamie – pearl
• Mandy – lovable
• Mara – bitter
• Marcella – young warrior
• Margaret – pearl
• Margarita – pearl
• Margery – pearl
• Margot – pearl
• Maria – bitter
• Mariana – grace + bitter
• Marie – bitter
• Marilyn – bitter lake
• Marina – of the sea
• Marion – bitter
• Marissa – of the sea
• Marjorie – pearl
• Marley – marshy meadow
• Martha – lady, mistress
• Martina – warlike
• Mary – bitter
• Matilda – mighty in battle
• Maura – bitter
• Maureen – bitter
• Mavis – songbird
• Maxine – greatest
• May – month of May
• Maya – illusion
• Maybelline – beautiful May
• Megan – strong and capable
• Melanie – dark, black
• Melinda – gentle, honey
• Melissa – honey bee
• Melody – song

N

• Nadia – hopeful
• Nadine – hope
• Nalani – the heavens
• Nancy – grace
• Naomi – pleasantness
• Natalia – birthday
• Natalie – birthday
• Natasha – birthday
• Naya – new
• Nell – bright, shining one
• Nellie – bright, shining one
• Nerissa – from the sea
• Nia – purpose
• Nicola – victory of the people
• Nicole – victory of the people
• Nicolette – victory of the people
• Nina – dreamer
• Nita – bear
• Noelle – Christmas
• Nola – white shoulder
• Nora – light
• Norah – light
• Norma – rule
• Nova – new
• Nyla – winner

O

• Octavia – eighth
• Odalis – wealthy
• Odalys – wealthy
• Odette – wealthy
• Olga – holy
• Olive – olive tree
• Olivia – olive tree
• Olympia – from Olympus
• Opal – precious gemstone
• Ophelia – help
• Oriana – sunrise
• Orla – golden princess
• Orly – my light
• Osma – God’s protection
• Ottavia – eighth
• Ouida – famous warrior
• Oxana – hospitable
• Ozella – God’s power
• Odessa – long journey
• Odina – mountain
• Odile – fortunate or prosperous in battle
• Olena – light
• Olwen – white footprint
• Ona – grace
• Onyx – a precious gemstone
• Ora – pray
• Orabella – beautiful seacoast
• Oracia – pray
• Oralie – golden
• Orinda – pale-skinned
• Orinthia – to excite or agitate
• Orlaith – golden sovereign
• Orlena – the gold one
• Orma – elm tree
• Orpha – a fawn
• Orquídea – orchid
• Orsa – little she-bear
• Orsola – little female bear
• Ortensia – gardener
• Osanne – praise or devotion
• Oshin – a fawn
• Osira – God’s promise
• Ostara – goddess of spring
• Ouida – famous warrior
• Ovidia – shepherdess
• Oya – a goddess of wind and magic in Yoruba mythology
• Ozanna – God’s save
• Ozella – God’s power
• Ozma – people of the home
• Ozzie – God’s power

P

• Paige – young servant
• Paisley – church
• Pamela – all honey
• Pandora – all-gifted
• Paola – small
• Patience – virtue name
• Patricia – noble
• Patsy – noble
• Patty – noble
• Paula – small
• Paulette – small
• Paulina – small
• Pauline – small
• Payton – warrior’s estate
• Pearl – a gemstone
• Peggy – pearl
• Penelope – weaver
• Perla – pearl
• Persephone – bringer of destruction
• Petra – rock, stone
• Peyton – warrior’s estate
• Philippa – lover of horses
• Phoebe – bright, pure
• Phoenix – dark red
• Phyllis – foliage
• Pia – pious
• Piper – pipe player
• Pippa – lover of horses
• Polly – great sorrow
• Poppy – red flower
• Portia – offering
• Priscilla – ancient
• Prudence – caution, discretion
• Prue – caution, discretion
• Psyche – soul
• Pamira – born on a full moon
• Patrice – noble
• Patrina – noble
• Paulene – small
• Pax – peace
• Pearla – pearl
• Pebbles – small rocks
• Pelagia – of the sea
• Penina – pearl
• Peony – type of flower
• Pepper – spicy plant
• Perdita – lost; an appropriate name for the stray cat who has found a home in with you.
• Pernilla – rock, stone
• Perpetua – continual

Q

• Qadira – powerful, capable
• Qiana – silky, soft
• Qiara – dark-haired
• Qing – clear, pure
• Qiona – patient, enduring
• Quanda – companion
• Quella – to pacify
• Quenby – womanly
• Quenna – queen
• Querida – beloved
• Quiana – soft, silky
• Quilla – feather
• Quillaia – bark of a tree
• Quillon – crossing swords
• Quin – intelligent
• Quinella – a variant of Quinn, means fifth
• Quinlan – very strong
• Quinn – wise, intelligent
• Quinta – fifth
• Quintana – fifth
• Quintessa – essence, the fifth essence
• Quintina – fifth
• Quiona – white
• Quirina – spear
• Quirita – citizen
• Quisa – to weave
• Quiteria – tranquil
• Questa – search, quest
• Quilla – heavenly
• Quina – warrior woman
• Quorra – heart
• Quyên – bird of song
• Qwin – fifth-born daughter
• Quorra – heart
• Quy – precious stone
• Quyen – bird of song, swallow bird
• Qylah – a variant of Kyla, means narrow
• Qym – taken from Kim, means noble or brave

R

• Rachel – ewe
• Rachelle – ewe
• Radha – successful
• Raegan – little ruler
• Raelyn – beam of light
• Rafaela – God has healed
• Raina or Raine – queen
• Raisa – easy-going
• Ramona – wise protector
• Rania – queen
• Raphaela – God has healed
• Raquel – ewe
• Rashida – righteous
• Raven – dark bird
• Rayna – song of the Lord
• Reagan – little ruler
• Reanna – great queen, pure
• Rebecca – to bind
• Reese – ardent, fiery
• Regina – queen
• Reina – queen
• Renee – reborn
• Rhea – flowing stream
• Rhoda – rose
• Riley – rye clearing
• Rita – pearl
• River – river
• Roberta – bright fame
• Robin – bright fame
• Rochelle – little rock
• Rocio – dew
• Romina – Roman woman
• Romy – dew of the sea
• Rosa – rose
• Rosalie – rose
• Rosalind – pretty rose
• Rosalyn – rose
• Rosamund – horse protection
• Rose – rose
• Rosemary – dew of the sea
• Rosetta – little rose
• Rosie – rose
• Rowan – little redhead
• Roxana – dawn
• Roxanne – dawn
• Ruby – red gemstone
• Rue – regret
• Ruth – companion, friend
• Ryanne – little king

S

• Sabina – Sabine woman
• Sabrina – river Severn goddess
• Sachi – blessed, lucky
• Sadie – princess
• Safa – pure
• Sage – wise and judicious
• Sahara – desert
• Saige – wise and judicious
• Sally – princess
• Salma – safe
• Salome – peaceful
• Samara – guarded by God
• Samantha – listener
• Samira – companion in evening conversation
• Sandra – defender of humanity
• Sapphire – blue gemstone
• Sara – princess
• Sarah – princess
• Sarai – princess
• Sasha – defender of humanity
• Savannah – open plain
• Scarlett – red
• Selah – to pause, to praise
• Selena – moon
• Selina – moon
• Selma – safe
• Seraphina – fiery
• Serena – serene, calm
• Shaina – beautiful
• Shakira – grateful
• Shana – beautiful
• Shania – I’m on my way
• Shannon – wise river
• Shari – a flat clearing
• Sharon – a plain
• Sheila – heaven
• Shelby – a place where willows grow
• Shelly – meadow on a ledge
• Sheridan – wild one
• Sherry – beloved
• Shirley – bright meadow
• Shivani – life and existence
• Sienna – orange-red; a fun name for a ginger cat
• Sierra – mountain range
• Simone – heard
• Skye – cloud
• Skylar – scholar
• Sloane – warrior
• Sofia – wisdom
• Sonja – wisdom

T

• Tabitha – gazelle
• Talia – dew from God
• Tamara – palm tree
• Tamera – palm tree
• Tami – let people see benefit
• Tamika – people
• Tania – fairy queen
• Tanya – fairy queen
• Tara – star
• Tasha – born on Christmas day
• Tasmin – twin
• Tatiana – fairy queen
• Tatum – cheerful bringer of joy
• Tawny – a green field; golden-brown
• Taylor – tailor
• Tegan – toy
• Teagan – beautiful, fair
• Tehila – song of praise
• Tenley – burnt clearing
• Teresa – harvester
• Tessa – harvester
• Thalia – blooming
• Thea – goddess
• Theodora – gift of God
• Theresa – harvester
• Therese – harvester
• Tia – princess
• Tiana – fairy queen
• Tiara – crown
• Tiffany – appearance of God
• Tilda – powerful in battle
• Tina – river
• Tinsley – Tynni’s meadow
• Tirzah – she is my delight
• Tisha – joy
• Titania – great one
• Tobey – God is good
• Tonya – praise
• Topaz – a type of gemstone
• Tori – bird
• Tracey – place of Thracius
• Tracy – place of Thracius
• Tricia – noble
• Trina – pure
• Trinity – three
• Trisha – noble
• Trista – sad
• Trixie – she who brings happiness–definitely a good description of your new kitten!
• Trudy – universal strength
• Tulip – type of flower

U

• Udella – wealthy
• Ula – sea jewel
• Ulalia – well-spoken
• Ulani – cheerful
• Uliana – youthful
• Ulla – will, determination
• Ulrika – ruler of all
• Uma – tranquility
• Umbria – shadow
• Una – one
• Undine – wave
• Unity – unity
• Urania – heavenly
• Urbana – from the city; a good name for the cat from the city shelter.
• Ursa – bear
• Ursula – little female bear
• Usha – dawn
• Uta – prosperity, riches
• Uthra – older sister
• Uzma – greatest

V

• Valentina – strong, healthy
• Valeria – strong, brave
• Valerie – strength, health
• Valeska – glorious ruler
• Vanda – wand, staff
• Vanessa – butterfly
• Vania – God is gracious
• Veda – knowledge, wisdom
• Velia – concealed
• Venice – from Venice, Italy
• Venus – love, beauty
• Vera – truth
• Verity – truth
• Veronica – she who brings victory; true image
• Vespera – evening star
• Victoria – victory
• Vienna – from Vienna
• Violet – purple/blue flower
• Vivian – lively
• Vivienne – life

W

• Wanda – wanderer; an apt name for the cat who wandered up to your house and made it her own.
• Waverly – meadow of quivering aspens
• Wenona – firstborn daughter
• Whitley – white meadow
• Whitney – white island
• Willa – resolute protection
• Willow – willow tree
• Wilma – resolute protection
• Winifred – blessed peacemaking
• Winona – firstborn daughter
• Winter – winter
• Wren – small songbird
• Wynne – fair, blessed
• Wynona – firstborn daughter (or your first female cat?)
• Wynter – winter

X

• Xandra – Defender of the people
• Xanthe – Golden, yellow
• Xara – Princess
• Xavia – Bright, splendid
• Xena – Guest, stranger
• Xenia – Hospitable
• Xiulan – Beautiful orchid
• Xiomara – Ready for battle
• Xoana – God is gracious
• Xochitl – Flower
• Xylia – From the woods
• Xyla – From the woods
• Xylona – From the forest
• Ximena – He has heard
• Xia – Summer
• Xylona – From the forest
• Xiomara – Famous in battle
• Xanthea – Golden life
• Xyla – From the woods
• Xanthe – Golden, yellow

Z

• Zahra – Flowering; shining
• Zainab – Father’s jewel
• Zara – Princess
• Zaria – Rose
• Zarina – Golden
• Zaya – Victory
• Zelda – Gray fighting maid
• Zelma – Godly helmet
• Zenobia – Force of Zeus
• Zia – Light
• Zina – Guest, stranger
• Zita – Seeker
• Ziva – Brilliance, brightness
• Zoe – Life
• Zofia – Wisdom
• Zola – Quiet, tranquil
• Zora – Dawn
• Zula – Brilliant, ahead
• Zuri – Beautiful, lovely
• Zyana – Forever, always

Tips for Naming Your Female Cat

Naming your new cat is a big step–so feel free to take a few days to make this big decision. We always get to learn our new cat’s purrsonality a bit before choosing three or four names to try out. Here are some of the tips we use when naming a new cat in our home:

• Consider Her Personality: Try to choose a name that matches your cat’s personality, whether she’s playful, shy (our Inca) or independent (like our girl Jetty).
• Short and Simple: Short names, ideally one or two syllables, are generally easier for cats to recognize and respond to. If you fall in love with a longer name, though, you can create a nickname–and use both! We’ve found that cats learn nicknames well and respond to both.
• Unique Sounds: Cats tend to respond well to names with high-pitched vowels and sibilant sounds (like “s” or “sh”), as they can differentiate them easily.
• Avoid Common Words: Try not to choose a name that sounds like common commands or everyday words to avoid confusing your cat. “Snow” can be a difficult name because it sounds like “no.”
• Physical Characteristics: Consider naming her based on her physical characteristics such as her fur color, pattern or eye color.
• Avoid Names Like Others in Your Home: Be sure to avoid names that sound like — or rhyme with — the names of other people and pets in your household…or everyone will wind up confused!
• Personal Significance: Choose a name that has personal significance or resonance for you. We have used many names related to our travels.
• Test the Name: Before settling on a name, test it out for a few days to see if it suits your cat and if she responds to it. And, if it doesn’t stick after a while, know that you can always change your cat’s name.

Remember, the most important thing is to choose a name that you love and that feels right for your new feline friend!

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