When you adopt a cat or bring home a new kitten, you may want to pick a unique, quirky, or imaginative name. If you are struggling to come up with something original for your feminine feline, take a look at our list of unusual names for inspiration.
When thinking of a name for your female cat, pick something with lasting power. Cats live an average of 13 to 17 years and sometimes longer. Also, choose something you feel comfortable sharing with your friends, family, and cat's vet's office. Some other ways you can come up with a cat's name include observing your cat's actions, quirky mannerisms, or physical characteristics. You can take cues from fur color or breed, too. For instance, the regal Persian breed yields popular names like Diva, Sheba, and Princess.
Below are some unique female cat names based on flowers, spices, gemstones, and other beautiful things.
Some cats are paw-happy little creatures. In fact, as kittens, that's their M.O. As they investigate the world, they poke and prod at everything. Think about a bunch of names referencing your girl kitty's claws or jaws.
Here are some descriptive kitty monikers involving your cat's physicality or demeanor. Your cat may regularly get the kitty crazies, which is like a chaotic zig-zagging or zooming all over the house. This behavior is normal, but if your cat does it regularly, you might have found a great name that uniquely describes your cat.
A–C
D–L
M–O
P–S
T–Z
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