Here’s a list of 100 pirate cat names along with their meanings, organized alphabetically. It combines traditional pirate terms — with some creative liberties. 😉
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Admiral Whiskers | A high-ranking naval officer |
| Ahoy Annie | A greeting, with “Annie” |
| Anchor | A device used to moor a ship |
| Barbary | Relating to coastal regions |
| Barnacle | Marine creatures found on ship hulls |
| Beckett | A surname common in maritime cultures |
| Bilge | The lowest part of a ship’s hull |
| Blackbeard | Famous pirate |
| Blimey | An exclamation of surprise |
| Booty | Treasure |
| Breezy | Relating to a light wind |
| Buccaneer | A term for a pirate |
| Calico Jack | Famous pirate |
| Cannon | A large gun used on ships |
| Cap’n Claws | A play on “Captain,” with claws |
| Caravel | A type of small sailing ship |
| Corsair | A pirate or privateer |
| Crossbones | Symbol associated with pirates |
| Crow’s Nest | A lookout point on a ship |
| Cutlass | A short, curved sword |
| Davy Jones | Mythical sea devil |
| Deckhand | A sailor, lower-ranking |
| Doubloon | A Spanish gold coin |
| Driftwood | Wood floating in the sea |
| Flintlock | An old-fashioned gun mechanism |
| Galleon | A large sailing ship |
| Gangplank | A board used as a temporary bridge |
| Goldie | Inspired by gold, treasure |
| Gunner | A person who operates a gun |
| Halyard | Rope used for raising a sail |
| Hook | A curved metal used by pirates |
| Hurricane | A tropical cyclone |
| Isla | Spanish for island |
| Jack Tar | A nickname for sailors |
| Jib | A type of sail |
| Jolly Roger | A black flag with skull and crossbones |
| Keelhaul | A form of punishment at sea |
| Knot | Unit of speed in nautical terms |
| Kraken | Mythical sea monster |
| Lagoon | A shallow body of water |
| Landlubber | A person inexperienced at sea |
| Long John | A reference to Long John Silver |
| Lookout | One who keeps watch |
| Marauder | One who raids |
| Mariner | A sailor |
| Mast | Vertical pole on a ship |
| Matey | A friend or companion |
| Moby | Reference to Moby Dick, the whale |
| Morgan | Captain Henry Morgan, a famous pirate |
| Mullet | A type of fish |
| Mutiny | Rebellion on a ship |
| Nautical | Related to sailors, ships, or sailing |
| Navigator | One who directs the course of a ship |
| Ocean | The vast body of salt water |
| Old Salt | An experienced sailor |
| Parley | A conference between opposing sides |
| Parrot | A common pirate’s companion |
| Pegleg | A wooden leg |
| Pintel | A pin or bolt in nautical contexts |
| Pirate | A person who attacks ships at sea |
| Plankwalker | One who is forced to walk the plank |
| Port | Left side of a ship |
| Porthole | A small exterior window on a ship |
| Privateer | A private person or ship authorized to engage in warfare |
| Quartermaster | An officer who handles supplies |
| Raider | One who raids or pillages |
| Rascal | A mischievous person |
| Rigger | One who works with ship’s rigging |
| Rogue Wave | A large, unexpected ocean wave |
| Rudder | A flat piece, steers a ship |
| Rum | A beverage favored by pirates |
| Scallywag | A rascal or rogue |
| Schooner | A type of sailing ship |
| Scourge | A cause of widespread suffering |
| Seadog | An old sailor |
| Sharky | Inspired by sharks |
| Shipmate | A fellow crew member |
| Shiver | As in “Shiver me timbers!” |
| Silver | A reference to treasure |
| Skipper | The captain or master of a ship |
| Smuggler | One who illegally transports goods |
| Sparrow | After Captain Jack Sparrow |
| Starboard | Right side of a ship |
| Stormy | Relating to storms |
| Swabby | A sailor, especially a deckhand |
| Swashbuckler | A daring swordsman or adventurer |
| Tack | A nautical maneuver |
| Tide | The rise and fall of sea levels |
| Tiller | A lever used to steer a ship |
| Treasure | Valuable items collected |
| Triton | A Greek god of the sea |
| Tsunami | A long, high sea wave |
| Vanguard | The forefront of an action or movement |
| Vessel | A ship or large boat |
| Wave Rider | One who rides the waves |
| Windlass | A device for moving heavy weights |
| Wreck | A destroyed or sunken ship |
| Yo-Ho | A call to attract attention |
