Often referred to as the Jewels of Royalty, emeralds are among the most sought-after gemstones. Similarly, cats with fiery green eyes are popular among cat owners, especially when paired with a black or bright orange coat.
If your cat is blessed with striking green eyes, honor its beauty with a moniker befitting this treasured jewel.
Cat Names Inspired by the Color Green
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In just about every culture, green has a symbolic meaning. Whether it stands for fertility, good fortune, or hope, here are the cat names based on the color green.
If your cat is a little mischievous, these names inspired by a fun night on the town or a lively spirit will reflect both its stunning eyes and fun-loving, rebellious personality.
Chartreuse: Greenish-yellow liqueur
Absinthe: Green, anise-flavored spirit
Midori: Melon-flavored liqueur
Grasshopper: Crème de Menthe martini
Margarita: Lime and tequila cocktail
Ty-Ku: Neon green and tropical fruit-based liqueur
Cat Names Inspired by Green Characters
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From the Wicked Witch of the West to the beloved Peter Pan, plenty of iconic characters were known for green looks or costumes.
Poison Ivy: Villainous eco-terrorist in the Batman series
Peter Pan: Mischievous young boy in Neverland
Yoda: Legendary Jedi Master
Cat Names Inspired by Green Stones
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Emeralds are among the most desirable precious gemstones, but plenty of other stones and gems come in spectacular shades of green.
Bulgari Emerald: Famous emerald once owned by Elizabeth Taylor
Chalk: 37.8-carat emerald and one of the most famous in the world
DuPont: Famous emerald owned by Jessie DuPont
Flagler: Renowned emerald given by Henry Flagler to his wife
Rockefeller: A near-perfect natural emerald
Actinolite: “Cat’s Eye” gemstone
Agate: Quartz semi-precious gemstone
Peridot: Bright lime green stone
Green Serpentine: Variegated green stone
Prasiolite: Dark green amethyst
Jade: Green semi-precious stone
Cat Names Inspired by Herbs and Nature
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These names inspired by nature, herbs, and food are cute and quirky, giving you something unique for your green-eyed kitty.
Pistachio: Pale green color and nut
Seaweed: Mossy green color and aquatic plant
Pickle: Pickled cucumber or a slang term for a predicament
Basil: Cooking herb
Juniper: Green herb and shrub
Pear: Pale yellow-green color and fruit
Seafoam: Soft green-blue that symbolizes freshness and nature
Pine: Deep green shade and evergreen tree
Moss: Dark green color and plant
Ivy: Green ground-creeping plant
Mint: Pale green color or aromatic herb
Sage: Gray-green color or a wise person
Dill: Bright green cooking herb
Cilantro: Fluffy green herb used for cooking
Parsley: Deep green herb, garnish, and condiment
Kiwi: Green edible berry
Forest: Landscape covered in trees
Hunter: A literal hunter, a dark shade of green, and a suitable name for a cat
Mignonette: Grayish-green variety of tree, vine, and lettuce
Myrtle: Pretty green plant that inspired the name of a color
Aurora: Shortened name for Aurora Borealis, or the northern lights that appear as dancing lights in green, pink, and other colors
Rowan: A strong tree with red berries
Daphne: Laurel tree
Chloe: Goddess of agriculture and fertility in Greek mythology
Willow: Willow tree
Ayla: Name for tree and light
Elowen: Name for an elm tree
Briar: Thorny patch (what better name for a cat?)
Lennox: Elm grove
Sylvie: Means “from the forest”
Nash: Means “by the ash tree”
Aspen: Alpine tree
Cassia: Name for the cassia tree, or cinnamon tree
Celebrate Your Cat’s Verdant Eyes
Whether you want something quirky and odd like “Pickle” or “Kiwi,” or you prefer to name your treasure after one of the most famous emeralds in the world, any of the names on this list will draw attention to your cat’s greatest feature—those stunning eyes!
Nicole is the proud mom of 3 rescue fur babies, Baby, a Burmese cat; Rosa, a New Zealand Huntaway; and Mac, a Lab/Mastiff. A Canadian expat, Nicole now lives on a lush forest property with her Kiwi husband and new baby daughter in New Zealand. She has a strong love for all animals of all shapes and sizes (and particularly loves a good interspecies friendship) and wants to share her animal knowledge and other experts' knowledge with pet lovers across the globe....Read more
