101 Old Lady Cat Names

For those who cherish the charm of an old lady cat, this article presents a delightful selection of 101 names, each carrying a touch of nostalgia.

These names are steeped in history and meaning, offering a nod to the past while perfectly suiting your feline companion. From Agatha to Zelda, each name in this list is more than just a moniker; it’s a reflection of timeless grace and beauty.

Whether inspired by classic literature, historical figures, or traditional names that have stood the test of time, these names are carefully chosen to resonate with the distinctive personality of an old lady cat. This list serves as a tribute to those mature felines that bring so much joy and wisdom into our lives.

So without further ado, here’s the list, organized alphabetically:

Name	Source / Meaning
Agatha	Greek, meaning “good”
Agnes	Greek, meaning “pure, holy”
Alberta	German, meaning “noble, bright”
Alma	Latin, meaning “nurturing, soul”
Amanda	Latin, meaning “worthy of love”
Anastasia	Greek, meaning “resurrection”
Angela	Greek, meaning “angel, messenger”
Annette	French, meaning “favor, grace”
Audrey	English, meaning “noble strength”
Barbara	Latin, meaning “foreign, strange”
Beatrice	Latin, meaning “she who brings happiness”
Beryl	Greek, meaning “sea-green jewel”
Bessie	Hebrew, meaning “pledged to God”
Bethany	Hebrew, meaning “house of figs”
Blanche	French, meaning “white”
Bonnie	Scottish, meaning “pretty, good”
Camille	Latin, meaning “helper to the priest”
Caroline	German, meaning “free man”
Cassandra	Greek, meaning “shining upon man”
Cecilia	Latin, meaning “blind”
Celeste	Latin, meaning “heavenly”
Charlotte	French, meaning “free man”
Clara	Latin, meaning “clear, bright, famous”
Constance	Latin, meaning “steadfast”
Cora	Greek, meaning “maiden”
Cynthia	Greek, meaning “from Mount Kynthos”
Daisy	Old English, meaning “day’s eye”
Deborah	Hebrew, meaning “bee”
Delia	Greek, meaning “from Delos”
Della	German, meaning “noble”
Dolores	Spanish, meaning “sorrows”
Donna	Italian, meaning “lady”
Doris	Greek, meaning “gift”
Dorothy	Greek, meaning “gift of God”
Edith	English, meaning “prosperous in war”
Elaine	Greek, meaning “shining light”
Eleanor	Greek, meaning “bright, shining one”
Eliza	Hebrew, meaning “pledged to God”
Ella	German, meaning “all, completely”
Eloise	French, meaning “healthy, wide”
Emily	Latin, meaning “rival”
Emma	German, meaning “universal”
Enid	Welsh, meaning “soul, life”
Esther	Persian, meaning “star”
Ethel	Old English, meaning “noble”
Eunice	Greek, meaning “good victory”
Eva	Hebrew, meaning “life”
Evelyn	English, meaning “wished for child”
Fannie	Latin, meaning “free”
Flora	Latin, meaning “flower”
Florence	Latin, meaning “blossoming”
Frances	Latin, meaning “free one”
Freda	German, meaning “peaceful”
Geraldine	German, meaning “ruler with the spear”
Gertrude	German, meaning “spear of strength”
Gladys	Welsh, meaning “land, nation”
Gloria	Latin, meaning “glory”
Grace	Latin, meaning “grace of God”
Greta	German, meaning “pearl”
Gwendolyn	Welsh, meaning “white circle”
Harriet	German, meaning “estate ruler”
Hazel	Old English, meaning “hazel tree”
Helen	Greek, meaning “light, torch, bright”
Henrietta	German, meaning “home ruler”
Hilda	German, meaning “battle woman”
Ida	German, meaning “industrious one”
Irene	Greek, meaning “peace”
Iris	Greek, meaning “rainbow”
Isabella	Hebrew, meaning “pledged to God”
Ivy	Old English, meaning “ivy plant”
Jacqueline	Hebrew, meaning “supplanter”
Jane	Hebrew, meaning “God is gracious”
Jean	Hebrew, meaning “God is gracious”
Jemima	Hebrew, meaning “dove”
Joan	Hebrew, meaning “God is gracious”
Josephine	Hebrew, meaning “Jehovah increases”
Judith	Hebrew, meaning “woman of Judea”
Julia	Latin, meaning “youthful”
Kathleen	Irish, meaning “pure”
Lillian	Latin, meaning “lily, flower”
Linda	Spanish, meaning “pretty”
Lois	Greek, meaning “better”
Loretta	Italian, meaning “laurel”
Lorraine	French, meaning “from Lorraine”
Louise	German, meaning “famous warrior”
Lucille	French, meaning “light”
Mabel	Latin, meaning “lovable”
Margaret	Greek, meaning “pearl”
Marjorie	French, meaning “pearl”
Martha	Aramaic, meaning “lady, mistress”
Mary	Hebrew, meaning “wished-for child”
Matilda	German, meaning “battle-mighty”
Maude	German, meaning “battle-mighty”
Mildred	English, meaning “gentle strength”
Minnie	Hebrew, meaning “bitter”
Muriel	Celtic, meaning “bright sea”
Myrtle	Greek, meaning “myrtle plant”
Nancy	Hebrew, meaning “grace”
Naomi	Hebrew, meaning “pleasantness”
Nellie	English, diminutive of Eleanor
Nora	Latin, meaning “honor”
Norma	Latin, meaning “pattern, standard”
Olive	English, meaning “olive tree”
Opal	Sanskrit, meaning “gem, jewel”
Patricia	Latin, meaning “noble”
Pauline	Latin, meaning “small, humble”
Pearl	English, meaning “pearl”
Penelope	Greek, meaning “weaver”
Phyllis	Greek, meaning “green bough”
Priscilla	Latin, meaning “ancient”
Rachel	Hebrew, meaning “ewe”
Rebecca	Hebrew, meaning “to tie, bind”
Rita	Spanish, diminutive of Margarita
Rose	Latin, meaning “rose, a flower”
Ruby	Latin, meaning “red gemstone”
Ruth	Hebrew, meaning “companion, friend”
Sally	Hebrew, diminutive of Sarah
Sarah	Hebrew, meaning “princess”
Shirley	Old English, meaning “bright clearing”
Sophie	Greek, meaning “wisdom”
Stella	Latin, meaning “star”
Sylvia	Latin, meaning “forest”
Thelma	Greek, meaning “will, volition”
Ursula	Latin, meaning “little bear”
Vera	Russian, meaning “faith”
Victoria	Latin, meaning “victory”
Violet	Latin, meaning “purple”
Vivian	Latin, meaning “life”
Wilma	German, diminutive of Wilhelmina
Winifred	Welsh, meaning “blessed peacemaking”
Yvonne	French, meaning “yew tree”
Zelda	German, diminutive of Griselda

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