Finding the perfect name for your new cat can be so challenging! After all, your cat will go by this name for life. Whether you are interested in Wiccan/Pagan practices, are inspired by witches in pop culture, or are just simply scanning the Internet for some interesting and out-of-the-norm cat name options, we have you covered.
Have a look at our list of 170 witch names for cats!
Cat Names From Pop Culture
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Who doesn’t love a good book, movie, or TV show with a witch in the storyline? There are so many great fictional witches to choose from it would be impossible to list them all. Here are some of our favorites:
Jonquil: Small fragrant yellow flowers of the narcissus family
Juniper: An evergreen plant
Lake: Small body of water
Lark: A small songbird
Linden: Linden tree
Obsidian: A precious black stone used for protection and healing
Oliver: Inspired by the olive tree or olive plant
Oriel: From “oriole (bird)”
Pierce: Meaning “rock”
Pollux: The second Gemini twin of the zodiac
Reed: A tall plant that grows in marshy waters
River: Stream of water that flows to the sea
Rowan: Type of tree
Sky: Meaning “of the heavens”
Spruce: Spruce tree
Terran: Earth
Vernon: An alder tree
Virgo: The Zodiac constellation
Female Cat Names Relating to Nature
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Amaranth: A family of colorful plants and flowers
Amber: Fossilized tree resin with a golden color
Amethyst: Meaning “against intoxication.” It refers to the precious violet stone that is believed to protect its keeper from intoxication
Auburn: Color of reddish-brown
Autumn: A lovely season with cool weather
Ava: Meaning “bird”
Azure: The blue color of a clear sky
Beech: A large shade tree
Bianca: Meaning “white”
Brook: Tiny stream
Clementine: A small citrus fruit similar to the tangerine
Calla: Elegant flowers
Camellia: Gorgeous red, pink, or white flowers
Celeste: Meaning “celestial”
Cerise: Meaning “cherry”
Citron: Meaning “lemon”
Crystal: Precious earthly stone
Dandy: Inspired by the dandelion flower
Daphne: Meaning “a laurel or bay tree”
Ebony: Meaning “black”
Ember: Smoldering remains of a fire
Eira: Meaning “snow”
Emerald: A prized green gemstone
Estelle: Meaning “star”
Gaia: Meaning “earth”
Heather: An evergreen shrub with pink or white flowers that thrives on peaty, barren lands
Hollis: Meaning “holly tree”
Ilana: Meaning “tree”
Isla: Meaning “island”
Jade: A milky green gemstone
June: Associated with summertime
Luna: Meaning “moon” (also mentioned in the Harry Potter list)
Maisie: Meaning “pearl”
Marina: Meaning “of the sea”
Meadow: Field of grass
Neva: Meaning “snow”
Olive: Olive tree
Plum: A sweet fruit
Raine: Inspired by rain
Rose: The rose flower
Ruby: A red gemstone that is the birthstone of July.
Sapphire: A precious blue gemstone
Savannah: Meaning “open plain”
Sierra: (Spanish) Meaning “mountain”
Sol: Meaning “sun”
Stella: Meaning “star”
Talia: Meaning “morning dew”
Terra: Earth
Vera: For aloe vera
Viola: Name inspired by the violet flower
Violet: Violet flower
Vana: Meaning “sea urchin”
Varsha: For “a shower of rain”
Winter: For the season
Wren: A small songbird
What Does Wiccan Mean?
Wicca is considered a modern Pagan religion, and Wiccan refers to one that practices Wicca. Being Wiccan means being closer to nature, regardless of religious affiliations, and looking to the natural world for guidance and healing.
Wicca and witchcraft sometimes mean the same thing. It is not as scary as modern-day pop culture has you believing. It is said that witches practice magic to bring harmony and peace between nature and themselves. There is a lot to learn about Wiccan practices, and it is definitely worth checking out!
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How to Name Your Cat
Choosing the right cat name is no easy task. Below, we’ve included some tips that may help you come to a conclusion for your new beloved family member.
Short and Sweet is Best
Shorter names that only have one or two syllables are going to be much easier for your cat to learn. Have you ever wondered why your cat is so responsive to “ Here kitty, kitty!” rather than his or her name? That’s because the two syllables stand out and are easy for them to recognize when you are trying to get their attention.
Of course, you can name your cat whatever you’d like, but if you want your cat to learn their name quickly and easily, short and sweet is the way to go.
Keep Their Personality in Mind
You want a name that fits the personality behind it. This goes for humans and animals alike, and you may be able to come up with the perfect name simply by knowing your cat’s personality and behavioral characteristics.
Think Long-Term
Cats can live anywhere from 12 to 20 years, so choosing a name that can grow right along with them is a great idea since there is a good chance you will be calling their name for many years to come. There are a lot of options out there that are suitable for both kittens and adults.
Involve the Family
It’s always a great idea to get the whole family involved in the naming process. You should take the time to sit down with the family discuss your likes and dislikes and narrow down the best choice for your new feline companion.
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