Naming your cat should be a fun experience because when naming pets, just about anything goes. Latin names for cats are strong, beautiful, and expressive, just like your fur-ever friend. These lovely Latin names hit the mark when it comes to pet naming.
Latin Names for Cats Ending in A
There is just something about a Latin name ending in an "a" that just rolls off of the tongue. Try out these choices for your furbaby.
- Aurora
- Luciana - light, illumination
- Acelina - noble person from heaven
- Adora - person adored
- Agostina - great one
- Agusta - grand
- Valeria - to be strong
- Abelia - a herdsman
- Alleta - with wings
- Alodia - riches
- Andrea - one who is kind and strong
- Alma - soul
- Amara - immortal one
- Amia - people of God
- Antonella - priceless
- Augustina - great one
Latin Names for Cats Inspired by Nature
Take to nature to help you name your kitty. Look to the earth, the sky, and the water to come up with beautiful Latin words that dual as great names.
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Caelum - sky
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Aura - gentle breeze
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Aurela - royal dawn
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Alora - bay tree
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Arda - green forest
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Adreen - great forest
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Almeda - fields of cottonwood
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Aloma - dove
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Ajilea - dry Earth, also the name of a flower
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Flumen - river
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Pluviam - rain
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Solis - sun
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Luna - moon
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Noctis - night; works for felines who roam the dark
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Heims - winter; great for a white cat
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Aestas - summer
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Terra - earth
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Herba - grass
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Flos - flower
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Arbor - tree
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Lutim - dirt; perfect for a brown cat
Lovely Latin Names That Speak to His/Her Personality
Is your cat wild and feisty or sweet and demure? Use personality to drive your name game. Pick the standout traits and pair them with their Latin name for an unforgettable name.
- Bonus - good
- Amare - love
- Deus - God; good for a cat who runs the show
- Superbus - proud
- Tell - stems from tellus, meaning shy
- Dulcis - sweet
- Lasciva - playful
- Veter - derived from veternum, which means sleepy
- Rapidus - swift
- Liggy - from the word ligurritio, meaning dainty
Trendy Latin Names
Latin names are trending upwards for people and animals alike. Get on the trendy bandwagon with one of these top choices.
Trending Male Names
These Latin male names are classic and beautiful and all make excellent choices in pet names.
- Dominic
- Lucas
- Julian
- Roman
- Mateo
- Theodore
- Oliver
- Santiago
- Victor
- August
- Felix
- Maximus
- Cesar
- Julius
- Maxmillian
- Remy
- Cassius
- Gustavo
- Leandro
- Atticus
- Ambrose
- Magnus
- Bennett
Trending Female Names
Female Latin names ooze loveliness. No one will be able to deny your prime name choice with one of these.
- Olivia
- Livi
- Stella
- Clara
- Vivian
- Flora
- Cecelia
- June
- Camila
- Caroline
- Joanna
- Arianna
- Ava
- Emilia
- Valentina
- Nova
- Magnolia
Unique Latin Names
Stand out among all the other proud kitty owners with one of these interesting and unique Latin names.
- Allegra (f) - joy
- Amadeus (m) - love of God
- Octavian (m) - eighth
- Pluto (m) - Roman God of the underworld
- Remus (m)
- Aurelia (f) - golden
- Beatriz (f) - bringer of joy
- Elysia (f) - heaven
- Galileo (m) - person from Galilee
- Hercules (m) - glory to Hera
- Horatio (m) - man of time
- Josephus (m) - God will increase
- Kato (m) - good judgment
- Lilac (f) - bluish-purple color
- Belvedere (m) - a beautiful sight
Play on Physical Traits
Use what is right in front of you to inspire your cat's name. His/her coloring, size, and shape are all starting points for landing on the perfect Latin name.
- Parvus - small
- Magna - large
- Fuscus - Dark, brown, dusky color
- Adria - dark one
- Albus - white)
- Oculus - eye; perfect for a wide-eyed kitty
- Brevis - short
- Pulchra - beautiful
- Satis - pretty
- Palido - pale; works for a light-colored kitty
- Crassus - fat
Loving Latin Names
Any name can be translated into Latin, instantly elevating it a hint above the rest. Put the name on your mind into a Latin translator and see what pops up. You might love it more than the original name that you had in mind.
Pet Naming Notables
When choosing a name for your cat, make sure it is something that you like above anything else. Keep in mind that what makes you giggle might offend others or make them uneasy. Choose a name that is generally considered to be non-offensive. Spend some time learning your cat, getting to know his/her personality, characteristics, and quirks. Define remarkable traits and draw inspiration from those. All of these things will help you decide on a perfect pet name.
