Choosing a name for a cat can be a delightful and creative process, especially for literature enthusiasts. This article presents a curated list of 101 literary-inspired cat names, arranged alphabetically for easy reference. Each name is not just a label, but a reflection of a rich literary heritage.
The names are drawn from a wide range of sources, including classic novels, plays, and mythologies. They carry with them distinct connotations and meanings, from wisdom and bravery to mystery and elegance.
Whether inspired by a beloved character, a notable author, or a mythological figure, these names offer a unique way to celebrate both your cat’s personality and your passion for literature. This list aims to provide a meaningful connection between your feline friend and the timeless world of literature.
So here’s the list:
| Name | Source & Meaning |
|---|---|
| Albus | Inspired by Albus Dumbledore from “Harry Potter”; symbolizes wisdom. |
| Alice | From “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”; represents curiosity. |
| Aslan | “The Chronicles of Narnia”; signifies bravery and strength. |
| Atticus | From “To Kill a Mockingbird”; connotes wisdom and morality. |
| Bagheera | “The Jungle Book”; embodies mystery and agility. |
| Baloo | Also from “The Jungle Book”; signifies a laid-back attitude. |
| Banquo | “Macbeth” by Shakespeare; represents the mysterious. |
| Bard | From “The Hobbit”; symbolizes adventure and bravery. |
| Bartleby | “Bartleby, the Scrivener” by Melville; suggests uniqueness. |
| Bastet | Egyptian mythology, a cat goddess; signifies grace and power. |
| Beatrice | “Dante’s Divine Comedy”; represents guidance and love. |
| Behemoth | “The Master and Margarita”; embodies boldness and defiance. |
| Bilbo | “The Hobbit”; represents adventure and courage. |
| Brontë | After the Brontë sisters; connotes a strong, literary spirit. |
| Buck | “The Call of the Wild”; symbolizes resilience and strength. |
| Byron | After Lord Byron, suggesting a romantic and adventurous nature. |
| Caliban | “The Tempest” by Shakespeare; represents the wild aspect. |
| Caspian | “The Chronicles of Narnia”; connotes adventure and exploration. |
| Cheshire | “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”; embodies mystery and wit. |
| Coraline | From “Coraline” by Neil Gaiman; represents bravery. |
| Daisy | “The Great Gatsby”; symbolizes beauty and sophistication. |
| Darcy | “Pride and Prejudice”; suggests pride and elegance. |
| Desdemona | “Othello” by Shakespeare; connotes a tragic beauty. |
| Dobby | “Harry Potter” series; represents loyalty and uniqueness. |
| Dorian | “The Picture of Dorian Gray”; symbolizes mystery and charm. |
| Dracula | After Bram Stoker’s “Dracula”; signifies mystery and allure. |
| Edgar | After Edgar Allan Poe; connotes a mysterious and dark charm. |
| Eliza | “Pygmalion” by G.B. Shaw; represents transformation and grace. |
| Emma | “Emma” by Jane Austen; symbolizes elegance and independence. |
| Eowyn | “The Lord of the Rings”; signifies bravery and nobility. |
| Falstaff | Shakespearean character; embodies humor and joviality. |
| Figaro | From “Pinocchio”; represents charm and playfulness. |
| Frodo | “The Lord of the Rings”; symbolizes courage and perseverance. |
| Galadriel | “The Lord of the Rings”; signifies wisdom and beauty. |
| Gandalf | Also from “The Lord of the Rings”; embodies wisdom and magic. |
| Gatsby | “The Great Gatsby”; connotes opulence and mystery. |
| Gollum | “The Lord of the Rings”; represents complexity and duality. |
| Grendel | From “Beowulf”; symbolizes mystery and strength. |
| Hamlet | Shakespearean character; embodies introspection and complexity. |
| Hansel | “Hansel and Gretel”; signifies adventure and resilience. |
| Harriet | “Harriet the Spy”; represents curiosity and determination. |
| Heathcliff | “Wuthering Heights”; connotes passion and mystery. |
| Hecate | Greek mythology; signifies magic and mystery. |
| Hemingway | After Ernest Hemingway; embodies a strong and bold character. |
| Hermione | “Harry Potter” series; symbolizes intelligence and bravery. |
| Hester | “The Scarlet Letter”; represents dignity and resilience. |
| Hobbes | “Calvin and Hobbes”; embodies curiosity and playfulness. |
| Holden | “The Catcher in the Rye”; signifies introspection and depth. |
| Holmes | Sherlock Holmes; represents intelligence and keen observation. |
| Huck | “Huckleberry Finn”; symbolizes adventure and independence. |
| Ichabod | “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”; connotes mystery and intrigue. |
| Isolde | From Tristan and Isolde; represents tragic beauty and love. |
| Ivanhoe | “Ivanhoe” by Sir Walter Scott; embodies chivalry and honor. |
| Jekyll | “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”; connotes duality and complexity. |
| Jip | From “David Copperfield”; represents loyalty and playfulness. |
| Juliet | Shakespearean character; symbolizes romance and beauty. |
| Kafka | After Franz Kafka; signifies depth and introspection. |
| Katniss | “The Hunger Games”; embodies bravery and resourcefulness. |
| Kipling | After Rudyard Kipling; suggests adventure and storytelling. |
| Lancelot | Arthurian legend; connotes bravery and romance. |
| Lestat | “The Vampire Chronicles”; embodies charisma and complexity. |
| Lolita | “Lolita” by Nabokov; represents complexity and controversy. |
| Long John | “Treasure Island”; symbolizes adventure and cunning. |
| Lysander | “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”; connotes romance and charm. |
| Macbeth | Shakespearean character; embodies ambition and complexity. |
| Marlowe | After Christopher Marlowe; suggests depth and mystery. |
| Matilda | “Matilda” by Roald Dahl; represents intelligence and magic. |
| Moby | “Moby-Dick”; connotes majesty and mystery. |
| Moriarty | Sherlock Holmes’ adversary; embodies cunning and intelligence. |
| Mr. Darcy | “Pride and Prejudice”; suggests pride and elegance. |
| Nancy | “Oliver Twist”; represents resilience and compassion. |
| Nemo | “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea”; symbolizes adventure. |
| Nero | After Nero Wolfe; signifies intelligence and sophistication. |
| Ophelia | “Hamlet” by Shakespeare; connotes beauty and tragedy. |
| Orlando | “Orlando” by Virginia Woolf; represents complexity and depth. |
| Paws | General playful name; embodies curiosity and playfulness. |
| Pippin | “The Lord of the Rings”; symbolizes cheerfulness and bravery. |
| Poirot | Agatha Christie’s detective; represents intelligence and order. |
| Quasimodo | “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame”; embodies uniqueness and depth. |
| Queequeg | “Moby-Dick”; signifies adventure and strength. |
| Quixote | “Don Quixote”; represents idealism and adventure. |
| Raskolnikov | “Crime and Punishment”; connotes depth and complexity. |
| Ripley | “The Talented Mr. Ripley”; symbolizes cunning and charm. |
| Rochester | “Jane Eyre”; represents complexity and passion. |
| Romeo | Shakespearean character; embodies romance and tragedy. |
| Rosalind | “As You Like It” by Shakespeare; signifies intelligence and wit. |
| Salem | “The Crucible”; connotes mystery and darkness. |
| Samwise | “The Lord of the Rings”; represents loyalty and courage. |
| Sauron | Also from “The Lord of the Rings”; embodies power and darkness. |
| Scarlett | “Gone with the Wind”; represents passion and strength. |
| Scout | “To Kill a Mockingbird”; symbolizes curiosity and bravery. |
| Shere Khan | “The Jungle Book”; embodies power and majesty. |
| Sherlock | Sherlock Holmes; represents intelligence and observation. |
| Smaug | “The Hobbit”; signifies power and mystery. |
| Tinkerbell | “Peter Pan”; represents playfulness and mischief. |
| Titania | “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”; embodies beauty and grace. |
| Tom Sawyer | “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”; symbolizes mischief and fun. |
| Trillian | “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”; signifies adventure. |
| Ulysses | “Ulysses” by James Joyce; represents complexity and depth. |
| Vito | “The Godfather”; embodies power and command. |
| Watson | Sherlock Holmes’ companion; represents loyalty and intelligence. |
| Wuthering | “Wuthering Heights”; connotes passion and mystery. |
| Yorick | “Hamlet” by Shakespeare; symbolizes humor and mortality. |
| Zephyr | God of the West Wind in Greek mythology |
