Choosing the perfect name for your cat is an important part of welcoming your new furry friend into your home. If you’re inspired by German culture or simply looking for a unique name, this comprehensive list of 101 German cat names is just what you need.
Each name comes with its meaning, giving you a deeper insight into the character or the story behind it. From traditional names like “Friedrich” and “Helga” to more whimsical ones like “Felix” and “Liesel”, this list offers a variety of choices that can suit any cat’s personality.
Whether your cat is as brave as an “Adler” (eagle) or as noble as “Albert”, you’re sure to find a name that’s just as special as your new companion.
So here’s the list of 101 German cat names along with their meanings, presented in alphabetical order:
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Adler | Eagle |
| Agathe | Good, Kind |
| Albert | Noble, Bright |
| Albrecht | Noble, Bright |
| Alfons | Noble, Ready |
| Alwin | Friend of the Elves |
| Anka | Grace |
| Anton | Priceless |
| Armin | Whole, Universal |
| Arnold | Strong as an Eagle |
| Artur | Noble, Courageous |
| August | Great, Magnificent |
| Axel | Father of Peace |
| Baldur | Brave, Bold |
| Balduin | Bold Friend |
| Bastian | Revered |
| Beate | She who brings happiness |
| Bärbel | Foreign, Strange |
| Berta | Bright, Famous |
| Berthold | Bright Strength |
| Birgit | Exalted One |
| Bruno | Brown |
| Carla | Free Woman |
| Carsten | Christian |
| Christel | Follower of Christ |
| Clara | Bright, Clear |
| Claus | Victory of the People |
| Conrad | Bold, Wise Counselor |
| Detlef | People’s Heritage |
| Dietrich | Ruler of the People |
| Dirk | Ruler of the People |
| Doris | Gift |
| Eckhard | Strong Edge |
| Edel | Noble |
| Elke | Noble, Kind |
| Ella | All, Completely |
| Elmar | Famous Nobleman |
| Elsa | God is My Oath |
| Emil | Rival |
| Emma | Universal |
| Erich | Ever Ruler |
| Ernst | Serious, Earnest |
| Erwin | Friend of the Sea |
| Felix | Happy, Lucky |
| Ferdinand | Brave Journey |
| Florian | Flowering |
| Frank | Free Man |
| Franz | Free Man |
| Freda | Peaceful |
| Frieda | Peaceful |
| Friedrich | Peaceful Ruler |
| Fritz | Peaceful Ruler |
| Gabi | God is My Strength |
| Gerd | Strong Spear |
| Gertrud | Spear of Strength |
| Gisela | Pledge, Hostage |
| Gretchen | Pearl |
| Günther | Battle Warrior |
| Gustav | Staff of the Goths |
| Hannelore | Grace, God is My Light |
| Harald | Army Ruler |
| Hedwig | Battle War |
| Heike | Ruler of the Home |
| Heinz | Home Ruler |
| Helga | Holy, Blessed |
| Helmut | Protector |
| Henriette | Home Ruler |
| Herbert | Bright Army |
| Herman | Soldier |
| Hilda | Battle Woman |
| Holger | Island of Spears |
| Horst | Thicket, Grove |
| Hubert | Bright Heart |
| Ingrid | Beautiful |
| Irma | Universal |
| Jochen | God is Gracious |
| Jörg | Farmer |
| Josef | He Will Add |
| Jürgen | Farmer |
| Karl | Free Man |
| Karla | Free Woman |
| Katarina | Pure |
| Klaus | Victory of the People |
| Konrad | Bold Counselor |
| Kurt | Courteous |
| Lara | Famous |
| Lars | Crowned with Laurel |
| Lene | Torch, Bright Light |
| Leon | Lion |
| Liesel | God is My Oath |
| Lina | Tender |
| Lotte | Free Man |
| Ludwig | Famous Warrior |
| Luise | Famous Warrior |
| Manfred | Man of Peace |
| Margarete | Pearl |
| Maria | Wished-for Child |
| Marlene | Star of the Sea |
| Martin | Warlike |
| Mathilda | Mighty in Battle |
| Max | Greatest |
| Moritz | Dark-Skinned |
| Norbert | North Bright |
| Olaf | Ancestor’s Heirloom |
| Oskar | Friend of Deer |
| Otto | Wealth, Fortune |
| Paula | Small |
| Peter | Rock |
| Petra | Rock |
| Rainer | Wise Warrior |
| Renate | Reborn |
| Rolf | Famous Wolf |
| Rosa | Rose |
| Rudolf | Famous Wolf |
| Sabine | Sabine Woman |
| Siegfried | Victory, Peace |
| Sigrid | Beautiful Victory |
| Sven | Youth |
| Theodor | Gift of God |
| Thomas | Twin |
| Udo | Prosperity, Fortune |
| Ulf | Wolf |
| Ulrike | Rich Heritage |
| Ursula | Little Female Bear |
| Ute | Wealth, Fortune |
| Volker | People’s Guardian |
| Waltraud | Ruler of Strength |
| Werner | Protecting Army |
| Wilfried | Desiring Peace |
| Wilhelmina | Resolute Protector |
| Wolfgang | Path of the Wolf |
| Yvonne | Yew Tree |
