Pet owners across the world are always looking for domestic male cat names and domestic female cat names for their furry friends.
When it comes to wild cat species, the suitability of the name would depend on the wild cat's personality. Tiger, leopard, jaguar, lion, lynx, puma, and caracal are some of the animal species found roaming around in nature, so their naming ideas would be different from a domestic cat.
Read on for some interesting male cat names and female cat names suitable for a domestic cat as well as a wild cat.
Senegal meaning 'our pirogue'. A pirogue is actually a long narrow canoe made from a single tree trunk; this is a highly recommended name for your golden cat.
Nailah(Arabic origin) meaning 'successful' is suitable for any strong-willed and courageous cat.
Jet(Dutch origin) meaning 'throw'. It is a great name for playful and fun cats.
Jamila(Arabic origin) means 'beautiful'. A perfect name for a beautiful and adorable cat. This name is common among African cats.
Zarna(India origin) meaning 'waterfall'. A highly popular name for female cats in India.
Maha(Arabic origin) meaning 'beautiful eyes'. This name could work for either a male or female cat with eyes you love to gaze into as they gaze into your eyes.
Vasana(Indian origin) meaning 'Goddess Durga'. This name can be given to female cats as Goddess Durga is known to have ridden a lion or tiger.
Lulu(English origin) meaning 'famous warrior'. This sweet name is extraordinary for a female cat. It may very well be especially great for a pale silver, white, or in any case, light-hued female cat who sparkles in your day-to-day existence.
Ashanti(African origin) meaning 'thank you', is also a region in central Ghana and makes for a unique name for a feline.
Kali(Sanskrit origin) meaning 'she, the one who is black'. This name can be given to a beautiful black cat.
Faiza(Arabic origin) meaning 'successful'. A beautiful name, especially for female cats who seem to bring you luck.
Strummer, Meaning: one who strums (a stringed musical instrument) Origin: English word name ~ View Detail
Tony(Latin origin) meaning 'strength'. A great name for your tough tomcat.
Bambara, meaning 'believer', has many variants and is mostly found in Burkina Faso. It sounds like a great name for a tiger.
Rey(Spanish origin) meaning 'king'. It might have signified somebody in the assistance of a ruler. This name is perfect for your big, strong cat.
Silvestris(Italian origin) meaning 'descendant of Silvestro, a forest dweller' is a unique name and is perfect for a wild forest cat like a leopard.
Feechi(African origin) meaning 'worship God.' Feechi is a truly cool name with a major significance. Feechi means to adore God. This could be a good name for a cat in a religious family.
Zoe(Greek origin) meaning 'life'. One of the most popular cat names for female cats enjoying life.
Mannat(Indian origin) meaning 'special prayer'. If your cat is very special to you, this name is perfect.
Luna(Latin Origin) meaning 'moon.' This name can be given to a lynx with eyes as beautiful as the moon.
Patch(Middle English origin) meaning a 'part of something marked out from the rest'. It is a great name for a cat with one big spot.
Snowbell(English origin) meaning 'any shrub or tree of the genus Styrax' can be a pretty name for your spotted cat.
Charlie(English origin) meaning 'free man'. This name can be given to an independent cat who likes to enjoy his own company.
Janaki(Indian origin) meaning 'furrow'. A popular Indian name for female cats.
Max(Latin origin) meaning 'the greatest' is one of the most common names given to male cats.
Emir(Arabic origin) meaning 'price' or 'ruler' is one of the popular Arabic-Indian names for male cats.
Milo(German origin) meaning 'soft-hearted' or 'merciful' is given to those cats who take utmost care of their owner as well as other lives.
Scottie, Meaning: Scot Origin: Scottish ~ View Detail
Sabbath, Meaning: a day of religious observance and abstinence from work Origin: English word name
Opal(Sanskrit origin) meaning 'jewel'. This name is also inspired by the gemstone opal, which is the gemstone for October.
Sandy(Greek origin) meaning 'defender of man'. A popular name for people as well as pets.
Saar, Meaning: storm Origin: Hebrew
Swain, Meaning: knight's attendant Origin: English
Freckle(Old Norse origin) meaning 'a small patch of light brown color on the skin' and could be an apt name for a spotted cat.
Salmon, Meaning: salmon, a fish Origin: Animal name
Bill(English, German origin) meaning 'sword'. This name is especially for male cats and can be used as a short form for Billiard or William.
Ahana(Sanskrit origin) meaning 'strong-willed like steel'. This name is given to female cats with great courage, will, and respect.
Lybica, meaning a 'species of African wildcat', is actually a unique species of the African wild cat, which is also found in Central Asia and Rajasthan in India.
Tau(African origin) meaning 'lion'. This cat name can be given to a cat who is as brave as a lion.
Amare(Indian origin) meaning 'immortal', is also widely used for African cats as in Africa, this cat name means 'strength builder'.
Spot(Dutch origin) meaning a 'round or roundish mark', perfect for a spotted cat.
Loki(Scandinavian origin) meaning 'trickster god' is the name of a divine being in Norse folklore. The name has frequently been related to the Old Norse word 'logi'.
Zivah(Hebrew origin) meaning 'radiance'. This name is given to special cats and is a very popular name in India.
Daliah(Hebrew origin) meaning 'gentle', 'slender branch', or 'tendril'. It's a sweet name for a beautiful puma with beautiful eyes.
Shona(Scottish origin) meaning 'God is gracious'. This name could be delightful for either a male or female cat who gives pleasure to their family.
Pihu(Indian origin) meaning 'sweet'. A popular cat name that can be given to an extremely sweet and beautiful cat.
Congo(African origin) meaning 'gather,' is a name that can be used for a male cat.
Asha(Hindi, Sanskrit, African and Swahili origin) meaning 'hope'. This Panthera name has roots in multiple languages.
Willow(English origin) meaning 'freedom'. This name is given to a cat who enjoys its freedom and lives life according to her own rules.
Neo(Greek origin) meaning 'new'. A cute and simple name for your new furry friend.
Zola(African, Latin, Italian origin) meaning 'lump of the Earth'. It may be an excellent name for any peaceful female cat who appreciates unwinding around the house and snuggling her people.
Stormy, Meaning: stormy Origin: English word name
Sable, Meaning: animal name Origin: English
Orange(English origin) meaning 'orange fruit' is a name given to a cat with orangish skin or spots.
Sabra(Hebrew origin) meaning 'prickly pear'. This cat name could be great for your pet who likes to wash in the sun and ponder existence without getting disturbed.
Ekon(Nigerian origin) meaning 'strong' can be a perfect name for a bold cat.
Slash, Meaning: slash Origin: English word name
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Shaka(African origin) meaning 'a Zulu tribal leader'. This cat name can be given to a cat who likes to be dominant and knows how to take care of its owner.
Imani(Swahili origin) meaning ‘faith’. This could be a perfect name for a golden cat having faith and trust in its owners.
Sahara(Arabic origin) meaning 'desert' is a highly recommended animal name for African and Asian cats.
Seeley, Meaning: blessed, happy Origin: English
Ollie(Latin origin) meaning 'olive tree', perfect for a cat who likes to climb!
Ace(Latin origin) meaning 'one' or 'expert'. One of the most unique cat names.
Lola(Spanish origin) meaning 'sorrow.' This name is given to a cat that changes your sorrow to happiness.
Badal(Indian origin) meaning 'cloud'. A beautiful name especially for white cats or a clouded leopard.
Jasper(Persian origin) meaning 'treasurer'. A cat named Jasper could be a true gemstone of your life.
Neysa(Greek origin) meaning 'pure and holy' is a variant of 'Agnes'.
Piya(Indian origin) meaning 'beloved'. Amongst the most popular cat names for those animals who are extremely loved by their owners.
Ozzie(German origin) meaning 'bear god'. Ozzie is a variation of Osborn (Old Norse). Ozzie is additionally a variety of Oswald (Old German).
Kiki(Spanish origin) meaning 'caster plant'. This can also be used as a nickname for your cat's name, starting with K.
Sendoa, Meaning: strong Origin: Basque
Angel(Latin origin) meaning 'heavenly beings'. Sometimes cats or other animals can feel like an angel in people's lives, so this name would be perfect for them.
Felis(Latin origin) meaning 'lucky' or 'fortunate', can be given to your cat, who has been lucky for you.
Flynn(Irish origin) meaning 'reddish complexion'. This name could be given to a small wild cat with a red complexion or with red spots.
Penny(Old English origin) meaning 'coin'. A cute and simple name perfect for a member of the Leopardus genus.
Ekani(Indian origin) meaning 'one'. This name can be given to a cat that is adored by everyone.
Ode(English origin) meaning 'a lyric or poem'. A beautiful poetic name to give to any of your male or female cats.
Kalahari(African origin) meaning 'the great thirst'. This can be a popular lynx name, especially in African regions.
Kyra(Greek origin) meaning 'lady'. This name is very popular in India for female cats.
Yoshi(Japanese origin) meaning 'good luck'. This Japanese name could be for a fun cat who has been lucky for you.
Kittie(Greek origin) meaning 'woman with a pure soul'. This name is absolutely perfect for a female cat and is one of the most common names given to cats.
Finn(Irish origin) meaning 'fair' can be given to a beautiful fair and white cat.
