Here’s a collection of cat names, along with their meanings, inspired by 10 of the great mythologies of the world. Each list is arranged alphabetically.
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Aztec Myth Cat Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Atl | “Water” in Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs. |
| Cipactli | A sea monster from Aztec mythology. |
| Coatlicue | “The one with the skirt of serpents,” a major deity. |
| Cuauhtli | “Eagle,” a symbol of strength and bravery. |
| Ehecatl | God of wind. |
| Huitzil | Short for Huitzilopochtli, the god of war and sun. |
| Itotia | “Dance,” a name reflecting joy and movement. |
| Ixtli | “Face,” representing personality and identity. |
| Malinal | A name derived from Malinalxochitl, a magical sorceress. |
| Meztli | “Moon,” a celestial body revered by the Aztecs. |
| Mictlan | The underworld in Aztec mythology. |
| Nahualli | A spirit animal or shape-shifter. |
| Ocelotl | “Jaguar,” a powerful and revered animal. |
| Quetzal | Short for Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent deity. |
| Tecciztecatl | A lunar deity, representing the moon. |
| Tepoztli | “Iron,” symbolizing strength and resilience. |
| Tezcatlipoca | A central deity, associated with many things, including night. |
| Tlalli | “Earth,” a name representing groundedness. |
| Tlaloc | God of rain and water. |
| Toci | “Our grandmother,” a deity related to healing. |
| Tonatiuh | Sun god, associated with eagles and warriors. |
| Xipil | “Noble one,” a name signifying elegance and prestige. |
| Xochitl | “Flower,” a name representing beauty and nature. |
| Xolotl | God associated with lightning and death. |
| Yolotli | “Heart,” symbolizing life and passion. |
Celtic Myth Cat Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aeron | Derived from a Celtic goddess of battle and slaughter. |
| Aine | Named after the goddess of summer, wealth, and sovereignty. |
| Balor | Inspired by a giant with a destructive eye in mythology. |
| Bran | Means “raven,” associated with the god Bran the Blessed. |
| Cian | Named after a mythological hero, meaning “ancient” or “enduring.” |
| Danu | The name of the mother goddess in Irish mythology. |
| Eire | The Gaelic name for Ireland, representing abundance and prosperity. |
| Fionn | Inspired by Fionn mac Cumhaill, a legendary hero. |
| Grainne | Named after the goddess of grain and harvest. |
| Lir | From the sea god, Manannan mac Lir. |
| Macha | Named after the goddess associated with war, horses, and sovereignty. |
| Maeve | Inspired by Queen Maeve, a figure of intense passion. |
| Morrigan | After the goddess of fate and death. |
| Niamh | Named after a goddess who represents beauty and brightness. |
| Oisin | From a legendary poet and warrior in Irish folklore. |
| Puck | A mischievous nature spirit in Celtic folklore. |
| Rhiannon | Named after a goddess associated with horses and enchanting birds. |
| Scathach | After a legendary Scottish warrior woman and martial artist. |
| Taliesin | From the name of a famous bard in Welsh mythology. |
| Taranis | Inspired by the god of thunder. |
| Uisneach | Named after an ancient site of Irish myth and legend. |
| Veles | A name from Slavic mythology, adapted into Celtic, representing earth, waters, and the underworld. |
| Wynne | Means “fair” or “pure,” a name of gentle and benevolent nature. |
| Yew | After the sacred tree known for its association with death and rebirth in Celtic cultures. |
| Zephyr | A name inspired by the west wind, symbolizing change and transition. |
Chinese Myth Cat Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Baihu | “White Tiger,” one of the Four Symbols in Chinese constellations. |
| Biān | Named after Bian Que, a legendary physician. |
| Chang’e | The moon goddess. |
| Chīyou | A mythical war god with a bronze head and iron forehead. |
| Dijun | A god from the myth of the Ten Suns. |
| Fenghuang | The mythological bird symbolizing grace and virtue. |
| Guǐ | A term for “ghost” in Chinese, suitable for a mysterious cat. |
| Huli Jing | A mythical nine-tailed fox. |
| Jiutou | “Nine-headed,” a creature from mythology. |
| Kua Fu | A giant who chased the sun, from Chinese folklore. |
| Lei Gong | The God of Thunder. |
| Longma | A fabled horse-dragon creature. |
| Lu Ban | A famous Chinese mythological inventor. |
| Nezha | A protection deity known for his power and courage. |
| Pangu | The giant who separated the sky from the earth. |
| Qi Lin | A mythical hooved chimerical creature. |
| Shennong | The Divine Farmer, an ancient Chinese deity. |
| Taiyang | Meaning “sun,” after the sun deity. |
| Tianlong | A celestial dragon in Chinese folklore. |
| Wukong | Named after Sun Wukong, the Monkey King. |
| Xiwangmu | Queen Mother of the West, a key figure in mythology. |
| Yandi | The Flame Emperor, a culture hero and mythical sage. |
| Yinglong | A winged dragon in Chinese mythology. |
| Yujiang | The Dragon King of the Rain. |
| Zhenwu | A deity associated with martial arts and protection. |
Egyptian Myth Cat Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Amun | Named after Amun, the king of the gods. |
| Anubis | After the god of mummification and the afterlife, often depicted with a canine head. |
| Aten | The disk of the sun in ancient Egyptian mythology, worshipped as a deity. |
| Bastet | The goddess of home, fertility, and cats. |
| Geb | The god of the earth. |
| Hathor | A goddess who personified love, beauty, and music. |
| Horus | The falcon-headed god, symbolizing kingship and the sky. |
| Isis | The goddess of magic and motherhood. |
| Kek | The god of darkness and chaos. |
| Khnum | The god who created mankind on his potter’s wheel. |
| Ma’at | The goddess of truth, balance, and order. |
| Mafdet | The goddess who protected against snakes and scorpions, often depicted with a feline head. |
| Menhit | A war goddess, often depicted as a lioness. |
| Meretseger | A goddess of silence, peace, and clemency. |
| Nefertum | The god of the lotus blossom. |
| Neith | The goddess of war and hunting. |
| Nut | The goddess of the sky and heavens. |
| Osiris | The god of the afterlife, death, and resurrection. |
| Ptah | The creator god and patron of craftsmen. |
| Ra | The sun god, one of the most important deities. |
| Sekhmet | A warrior goddess and goddess of healing, depicted as a lioness. |
| Selket | The goddess of magic and healing venomous stings and bites. |
| Sobek | The crocodile god, representing strength and power. |
| Thoth | The god of writing, magic, and wisdom. |
| Wadjet | The cobra goddess, protector of the pharaohs. |
Greek Myth Cat Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Adonis | God of beauty and desire |
| Aeolus | Keeper of the winds |
| Apollo | God of the sun, music, and art |
| Ares | God of war |
| Artemis | Goddess of the hunt and wilderness |
| Athena | Goddess of wisdom and warfare |
| Atlas | Titan who held up the celestial heavens |
| Calliope | Muse of epic poetry |
| Circe | Sorceress known for transforming men into animals |
| Demeter | Goddess of the harvest |
| Dionysus | God of wine and festivity |
| Eos | Goddess of the dawn |
| Eros | God of love |
| Gaia | Personification of the Earth |
| Helios | God of the sun |
| Hera | Queen of the gods |
| Hermes | Messenger of the gods |
| Hestia | Goddess of the hearth and home |
| Hypnos | God of sleep |
| Iris | Goddess of the rainbow |
| Nyx | Goddess of the night |
| Orion | A giant huntsman |
| Selene | Goddess of the moon |
| Thanatos | Personification of death |
| Zeus | King of the gods |
Hindu Myth Cat Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aditya | Referring to the Sun God |
| Ananta | Meaning ‘endless’, a name of Lord Vishnu |
| Arjuna | A great warrior from the Mahabharata |
| Bhairava | A fierce form of Lord Shiva |
| Brahma | The creator God in Hinduism |
| Chandra | The Moon God |
| Dharma | Meaning ‘duty’, ‘virtue’ |
| Ganesha | The elephant-headed God of wisdom |
| Hanuman | The monkey God known for his strength |
| Indra | The king of the Gods |
| Jai | Meaning ‘victory’ |
| Kali | A fierce form of the Goddess Parvati |
| Lakshmi | The Goddess of wealth and prosperity |
| Manu | The first man and lawgiver in Hindu mythology |
| Nandi | The bull who serves as Shiva’s mount |
| Om | A sacred sound and spiritual symbol in Hinduism |
| Parvati | The Goddess of love, fertility, and devotion |
| Rama | The hero of the Ramayana |
| Saraswati | The Goddess of knowledge and arts |
| Shakti | The personification of divine feminine power |
| Tara | A Goddess in Hinduism, meaning ‘star’ |
| Uma | Another name for Goddess Parvati |
| Vayu | The God of wind |
| Vishnu | The preserver God in Hinduism |
| Yama | The God of death |
Japanese Myth Cat Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Akane | Deep red, like the color in Japanese folklore. |
| Amaterasu | After the sun goddess, symbolizing brightness and warmth. |
| Benten | Another name for Benzaiten, goddess of everything that flows. |
| Chiyo | Thousand generations, signifying longevity and wisdom. |
| Fujin | Named after the god of wind. |
| Hachiman | God of war, symbolizing strength and protection. |
| Inari | After the god of rice, fertility, and foxes. |
| Izanagi | The male counterpart in the couple that created the Japanese islands. |
| Izanami | The female counterpart in the couple that created the Japanese islands. |
| Kagura | Sacred Shinto music and dance. |
| Kaito | Ocean or sea, representing vastness and mystery. |
| Kaminari | Thunder, relating to natural elements in folklore. |
| Kitsune | Fox, often magical and intelligent in folklore. |
| Mikoto | Noble, an honorific often used in mythology. |
| Nami | Wave, representing the sea in Japanese culture. |
| Raiden | God of thunder and lightning. |
| Ryuu | Dragon, a powerful and revered creature in folklore. |
| Sora | Sky, embodying the vastness of the heavens. |
| Susanoo | Shinto god of the sea and storms. |
| Tatsu | Dragon, a symbol of strength and wisdom. |
| Tsukuyomi | Moon god, representing the beauty and mystery of the night. |
| Uzume | Goddess of dawn and revelry. |
| Yuki | Snow, symbolizing purity and tranquility. |
| Yurei | Spirit or ghost, connecting to the spiritual realm. |
| Zephyr | A gentle breeze, representing calmness and serenity. |
Mayan Myth Cat Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ahau | King or lord |
| Balam | Jaguar, a significant animal in Mayan myth |
| Caban | Earthquake, symbolizing strength |
| Ek | Star or celestial body |
| Hunahpu | One of the Hero Twins from the Popol Vuh |
| Ix | Feminine prefix, often associated with goddesses |
| Ixchel | Goddess of the moon and weaving |
| K’in | Sun, a powerful element in Mayan mythology |
| Kukulkan | Feathered serpent deity |
| Manik | Deer, symbolizing grace and agility |
| Muluc | Offering, signifying value and importance |
| Naum | God of consciousness and thought |
| Oc | Dog, a guide for the night, symbolizing loyalty |
| Pakal | Shield, symbolizing protection |
| Q’uq’umatz | Feathered serpent, similar to Kukulkan |
| Sacnicté | White flower, symbolizing purity |
| Tz’ikin | Bird, representing freedom and perspective |
| Uaxac | Eight, a number with significant meaning in Mayan culture |
| Votan | Earth god and cultural hero |
| Wayeb | The five unlucky days at the end of the solar year |
| Xaman | North, representing direction and guidance |
| Xibalba | The underworld in Mayan mythology |
| Yax | Green or blue, representing freshness |
| Zac | White, symbolizing purity and clarity |
| Zipacna | Creator of mountains and anti-hero in Mayan myth |
Norse Myth Cat Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Asgard | Named after the realm of the gods. |
| Balder | God known for his beauty and fairness. |
| Bragi | God of poetry and music. |
| Edda | Refers to the collection of Norse myths. |
| Fenrir | A monstrous wolf, son of Loki. |
| Freya | Goddess associated with love, beauty, and cats. |
| Frigg | Odin’s wife, goddess of wisdom and foresight. |
| Garm | The hound that guards Hel’s gate. |
| Heimdall | Guardian of the Bifrost Bridge. |
| Hel | Goddess ruling over the realm of the dead. |
| Idunn | Goddess of youth and keeper of the apples of immortality. |
| Jormungand | The world serpent, enemy of Thor. |
| Loki | Trickster god known for his cunning and shape-shifting. |
| Mimir | The wise god whose head Odin consults. |
| Njord | God of the sea, wind, and fishing. |
| Odin | The chief god, associated with wisdom, poetry, and war. |
| Ragnar | Referring to the legendary hero Ragnar Lothbrok. |
| Sigurd | A hero who slayed the dragon Fafnir. |
| Sif | Goddess known for her golden hair, Thor’s wife. |
| Skadi | Goddess of winter and hunting. |
| Sleipnir | Odin’s eight-legged horse. |
| Thor | God of thunder and battle, known for his hammer Mjolnir. |
| Tyr | God of war and justice, known for his bravery. |
| Ullr | God of skiing, bow hunting, and winter. |
| Valkyrie | Refers to the choosers of the slain, guiding warriors’ souls. |
Roman Myth Cat Names
| Name | Meaning of the Name |
|---|---|
| Aeneas | Hero of the Trojan War and ancestor of Romans |
| Aurora | Goddess of dawn |
| Bellona | Goddess of war |
| Caelus | God of the sky |
| Cardea | Goddess of health and thresholds |
| Diana | Goddess of the hunt and moon |
| Fauna | Goddess of nature and animals |
| Flora | Goddess of flowers and spring |
| Fortuna | Goddess of fortune and luck |
| Janus | God of beginnings, gates, and doorways |
| Juno | Queen of the Gods |
| Jupiter | King of the Gods |
| Lar | Household spirit |
| Luna | Goddess of the moon |
| Mars | God of war |
| Mercury | Messenger of the gods, god of commerce and thieves |
| Minerva | Goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare |
| Neptune | God of the sea |
| Pax | Goddess of peace |
| Pluto | God of the underworld |
| Quirinus | God of war, associated with Romulus |
| Saturn | God of wealth, agriculture, and time |
| Venus | Goddess of love and beauty |
| Vesta | Goddess of the hearth and home |
| Vulcan | God of fire and metalworking |
