Perhaps you’ve added a Scottish Fold to your family or are still thinking about it. Either way, picking the right name is a vital part of owning a cat—after all, you’ll be calling out this name for up to 20 years!
This article contains lists of all kinds of suitable and memorable names that are perfect for a Scottish Fold. We hope that you’ll find an ideal name for your new family member!
How to Name Your Scottish Fold
Before we launch into the lists, here are ideas that might help you create a name yourself. You can start with your cat’s appearance. Their cat’s color, pattern, or even body shape can become a fun name. For example, if your cat is white, round, and fluffy, they can be called Snowball. If you’re a fan of Marvel, your white cat could be called Storm, or your ginger cat might be Phoenix (or Jean Grey).
Finally, if your Scottish Fold has any funny and unique quirks, these could also lead you to a fitting name, such as one inspired by food or beverages—the choices are almost endless!
Female Scottish Fold Cat Names
Let’s start with Scottish names for a Scottish cat. This list contains female names, some of which are Gaelic and others that are traditional Scottish names. We put meanings and pronunciations where possible.
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Aileen: Means “rays of sunshine”
Ailsa: Means “supernatural victory” (pronounced Elsa)
Arabella: Scottish form of Annabel
Bonnie: Means “beautiful, pretty, stunning”
Catriona: Gaelic form of Katherine
Deirdre: Means “sorrowful”
Eilidh: Gaelic form of Helen (pronounced AY-lee)
Greer: Means “watchful” or “vigilant”
Iona: Island off of Scotland
Isla: Island off of Scotland, also called the Island of Islay
Lassie: A Scottish word for a young girl, or a “lass”
Liùsaidh: Means “elegant, graceful, shining light” (pronounced LOO-sai)
Mairead: Scottish form of Margaret
Mairi: Scottish version of Mary, means “bitter”
Malvina: “Smooth brow” in Gaelic
Marcail: Means “pearl” (pronounced MAR-kale)
Morag: Scottish form of Sarah, means “princess, great, sun”
Morven: Means “sea gap” or “big gap”
Oighrig: Means “new speckled one” (can be shortened to Effie)
Rhona: Means “rough island”
Senga: Backward version of Agnes, means “pure and chaste”
Skye: From Scotland’s Isle of Skye
Sorcha: Means “bright, radiant, light” (pronounced SOR-ka)
Male Scottish Fold Cat Names
Here is a list of Scottish male names. Some are traditional, while others are Gaelic versions of common names.
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Alasdair: Means “defending men”
Beathan: Means “life” (pronounced BAEy-un)
Blair: Means “plain, battlefield, field”
Brodie: A place in Moray, Scotland
Cináed: Means “born of fire”
Coinneach: Means “handsome” (pronounced CON-ak)
Craig: Comes from the Gaelic word for crag or rocks
Donald: Means “ruler of the world” (this sounds like most cats!)
Duncan: Means “dark warrior”
Erskine: Means “projecting height”
Fergus: Means “man of force”
Fingal: Means “white or fair stranger”
Finlay: Means “white warrior”
Fraser: Might come from the French word meaning strawberries
Hamish: Means “supplanter” and “Highlander”
Keith: Originally a Scottish surname
Kenneth: Means “born of fire” and “handsome”
Lachlann: Means “land of the lochs” (pronounced LACK-lan)
Malcolm: Means “disciple of Saint Columba”
Neil: Means “champion” or “cloud”
Paden: Means “royal”
Rory: Means “red-haired king”
Ruadh: Means “red” (the nickname of Rob Roy)
Scott: Given to someone from Scotland or who speaks Scottish Gaelic
Stuart: Occupational name originally for someone who was a steward
Ùisdean: Means “eternal island stone” (pronounced OOSH-jun)
Cat Names Based on Places in Scotland
These names can be unisex, depending on what appeals to you most. These names feature the most well-known locations, but you can pull out a map of Scotland and have a look for yourself.
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Aberdeen
Airdrie
Ayr
Beauly
Blackburn
Catrine
Clarkston
Denny
Dundee
Edinburgh
Falkirk
Galloway
Glasgow
Hamilton
Huntly
Inverness
Macduff
Moffat
Nairn
Oakley
Oban
Paisley
Redding
Renfrew
Selkirk
Stirling
Tain
Wick
Cat Names Based on Famous Scottish People
Quite a number of famous Scottish people from film and history have had an enormous impact on the world. You can give the full name to your cat or just use the first or last name.
Of course, there are many more than what is listed here. These are just to inspire you!
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Alexander Fleming (discovered penicillin)
Andrew Carnegie (philanthropist)
Billy Connolly (actor and comedian)
Dorothy Dunnett (author)
Ewan McGregor (actor)
Isabella MacDuff (took part in the Scottish Wars of Independence)
Mary, Queen of Scots
Robbie Coltrane (actor)
Robert the Bruce (revolt against the English leader)
Robert Burns (poet)
Robert Louis Stevenson (author)
Sean Connery (actor)
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (author of Sherlock Holmes)
Thomas Carlyle (historian, writer, philosopher, mathematician)
William Wallace (revolt leader)
Cat Names Based on Food & Drinks
This list focuses on Scottish food and drinks, but you can also consider regular food and drinks, like milkshakes or brownies, for your cat.
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Cat Names Based on Scottish Food
Clootie Dumpling
Cock-a-Leekie soup
Cranachan
Cullen Skink
Haggis
Neeps and Tatties
Porridge
Pudding
Rumbledethumps
Scotch pie
Shortbread
Stovies
Cat Names Based on Non-Scottish Food
Biscuit
Brown Sugar
Brownie
Cadbury
Cashew
Chickpea
Cookie
Hershey
Kit Kat
Marmite
Muffin
Nutmeg
Peanut (Butter)
Snickers
Souffle
Truffles
Twinkie
Twix
Waffles
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Cat Names Based on Scottish Drinks
Drambuie
Heather ale
Hendricks
Irn Bru
Rusty Nail
Tanqueray
Tennents
Whipkull
Whiskey
Cat Names Based on Non-Scottish Drinks
Amaretto
Bourbon
Café
Cappuccino
Cider
Cocoa
Coffee
Espresso
Guinness
Latte
Merlot
Mocha
Pinot
Whiskey
Cat Names Based on Fictional Characters
These characters come from movies, TV, cartoons, and video games. You can use these ideas simply as inspiration and find the perfect name in a favorite franchise or book.
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Alvin
Chewbacca (Chewy)
Crookshanks
Curious George
Donkey Kong
Eevie
Encyclopedia Brown
Ewok
Fozzie
Gizmo
Groot
Katniss
Morpheus
Morticia
Neo
Puss in Boots
Romeo
Scooby
Simba
Spock
Thanos
Totoro
Wicket
Wookie
Yoda
Yogi
Cat Names Based on Owls
Scottish Folds are affectionately called “owl cats” because of their folded ears and enormous round eyes. We start with the names of different species of owls and finish with well-known fictional owl characters.
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Cat Names Based on Owl Species
Barn
Barred
Boreal
Buffy
Chestnut
Cinnabar
Cinnamon
Cyprus
Dusky
Elf
Flores
Principe Scops
Screech
Snowy
Sooty
Sunda
Tawny
There are many more species of owls out there, but these can be reasonable names for a cat.
Cat Names Based on Fictional Owls
Archimedes
Bubo
Clockwerk
Giggy
Hedwig
Hoots the Owl
Jareth
Kaepora Gaebora
Know It Owl
Otus
Owl
Professor Owl
Rowlet
Soren
Virgil
Use Your Imagination!
You can give your cat any name that you want, but keep in mind that you’ll be using this name every day for years and in front of friends and family. Picking a name for your beloved cat should be something that has meaning to you and is hopefully dignified enough for this animal.
For fun, though, you can add an honorific or title to your cat’s chosen name. This can be part of their official name or just silliness that you use at home.
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Scottish Titles:
Duke
Earl
Laird
Lord of Parliament
Lord Baron
Marquess
Viscount
Various Titles:
Professor
Her or His Majesty
Queen/King
Madame
Sir
Mrs. or Miss
Dr.
Senator
Dame
Prince/Princess
General
Sergeant
Colonel
Conclusion
These lists focused on Scottish things because that’s where the Scottish Fold came from, but you can get inspired from anywhere for your cat’s name. Also, consider using a thesaurus, as it’s a great place to find different words for something.
Remember to think of things like their fur color (like Ruby, if you have a ginger cat, or Mocha, if they are brown) and their personality (like Whimsy or Rebel). Once you find the right name, you’ll probably know it immediately, and it will likely be as unique as your new cat!
Kathryn was a librarian in a previous lifetime and is currently a writer about all things pets. When she was a child, she hoped to work in zoos or with wildlife in some way, thanks to her all-consuming love for animals. Unfortunately, she's not strong in the sciences, so she fills her days with researching and writing about all kinds of animals and spends time playing with her adorable but terribly naughty tabby cat, Bella. Kathryn is hoping to add to her family in the near future – maybe another cat and a dog....Read more
