Choosing a name for a cat is the easiest thing in the world for some people, while others spend days agonizing over the perfect name to fit their new feline buddy. If you’re the type of person who loves to stargaze at night or pored over every book on gods and goddesses you could get your hands on, this list might contain the perfect name for your cat.
Read on to learn some names from the mythology of different countries and some that are inspired by the skies above.
Names From Greek Mythology
Greek mythology is a collection of legends and stories from Ancient Greece. It is filled with vibrant descriptions of gods, goddesses, monsters, and heroes, many of whom have unique names that are both lovely and symbolic. Here are some of the ones we like best.
Aphrodite: Goddess of Love
Artemis: Goddess of the Hunt
Athena: Goddess of War
Calliope: Muse of Poetry
Circe: Goddess of Sorcery
Demeter: Goddess of Harvest
Eos: Goddess of the Dawn
Hecate: Goddess of Magic and Spells
Hera: Goddess of Women
Hestia: Goddess of Hearth and Home
Iris: Goddess of the Rainbow and the Messenger of the Gods
Nike: Goddess of Victory
Nyx: Goddess of the Night
Persephone: Goddess of Spring
Selene: Goddess of the Moon
Apollo: God of Archery and Music
Ares: God of War
Dionysus: God of Wine and Pleasure
Hades: God of the Underworld
Helios: God of the Sun
Hephaestus: God of Artisans
Hermes: Messenger God
Poseidon: God of the Sea
Zeus: God of all Gods
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Names From Egyptian Mythology
Egyptian mythology is known around the world for its many gods and goddesses that helped guide every facet of human life. Why not use some of these names as inspiration when naming your cat? Here is a list of our favorites!
Amentet: Goddess of the Dead
Anuket: Goddess of the Nile River
Bastet: Goddess of Protection and Pleasure
Hathor: Goddess of Beauty and Sensuality
Heqet: Goddess of Birth and Fertility
Hesat: Goddess of Milk/Nourishment
Isis: Goddess of Healing and Magic
Ma’at: Goddess of Truth and Justice
Menhit: Goddess of War
Neith: Goddess of Creation and Wisdom
Nut: Goddess of the Sky
Sekhmet: Goddess of the Sun and Plague
Amun: God of the Air
Anhur: God of War
Anubis: God of Funerary Practices
Apep: God of Chaos
Geb: God of the Earth
Horus: God of War and Sky
Kek: Deity of Darkness and Night
Maahes: Lion God of War
Nefertum: God of the Lotus Flower
Nemty: God of Ferrymen
Osiris: God of Fertility
Ptah: God of Craftsman and Architects
Ra: God of the Sun
Set: God of Storms, Chaos, and Disaster
Thoth: God of the Moon and Knowledge
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Names from Irish, Welsh, and Norse Mythology
While Greek and Egyptian mythology are often studied, let’s not forget mythology from other parts of the world. Here are some Irish, Welsh, and Norse mythology-inspired names that might fit your cat perfectly.
Aed: God of the Underworld
Aengus: God of Youth and Love
Aoife: Warrior Princess
Arawn: Lord of the Otherworld
Balor: Leader of Supernatural Beings
Belenus: Celtic God of Healing
Brigid: Irish Goddess of Spring, Fertility, and Life
Cernunnos: Gaelic God of Beasts and Wild Places
Cian: Figure in Irish Mythology
Dagda: Father God in Irish Mythology
Donn: God of the Dead
Eire: Goddess of Ireland
Elatha: God of the Sun and Moon in Celtic Mythology
Epona: Goddess of Horses, Ponies, Donkeys, and Mules
Grannus: Solar Deity
Lir: God of the Sea
Lugh: Celtic God of the Sun and Light
Morrígan: Goddess of War in Irish-Celtic mythology
Neit: God of War
Ogmios: Binding God
Taranis: God of Thunder
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Names From Movies Set in Space
Movies are a treasure trove of potential cat names! The following list has some of the best names from movies set in outer space.
Vader: Famous Character from Star Wars, Formerly Anakin Skywalker
Jedi: Guardians of Peace and Justice From Star Wars
Anakin: Luke and Leia’s Father; Becomes Darth Vader
Luke: Famous Character From Star Wars, Leia’s Twin
Leia: Famous Character From Star Wars, Luke’s Twin
Yoda: Wise Character From Star Wars
Chewie: Faithful Furry Companion From Star Wars
Kylo: Character From Star Wars
Binks: Non-Human Comic Relief Character From Star Wars
Padme: Luke and Leia’s Mother
Ewok: Cute Fuzzy Characters From Star Wars
Spock: Vulcan From Star Trek
Kirk: Captain of the Enterprise From Star Trek
Worf: A Character From Star Trek
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Names Inspired by Constellations
The constellations are incredible to behold! So, why not name your equally incredible cat a constellation name?
Star
Dipper
Nebula
Lynx
Draco
Ursa
Major
Orion
Hercules
Cygnus
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
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Names Inspired by Space
When you were a child, did you ever want to be an astronaut when you grew up? If that dream did not come true, consider a space-inspired name for your cat.
Astro
Rocket
Rover
Aero
Zhurong
Comet
Asteroid
Neutron
Kuiper
Cosmo
Blazar
Akari
Exo
Galaxy
Orbit
Martian
Atom
Echo
Plasma
Cluster
Hubble
Spitzer
Titan
Aster
Artemis
Axel
Pilot
Samson
Apollo
Crater
Moon
Celeste
Luna
Aurora
Nova
Eclipse
Laika
Dawn
Estella
Nasa
Spirit
Ariel
Pandora
Astra
Sojourner
Journey
Solar
Milky
Uni
Astrid
Callisto
Mimas
Phoebe
Vega
Stella
Crescent
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Conclusion
Many people look for names with symbolism or meaning for their pets. The mystical world of mythology and astrology offers a huge variety of names from ancient cultures and modern media that might be perfect for your four-legged friend. If you’re interested in space and the stars in general, we’ve also got some names that might inspire you. We hope this list gave you an idea for naming the pet that you undoubtedly love to the moon and back.
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
