WORLDWIDE FELINES

CAT NAMES THROUGH TIME AND AROUND THE WORLD

The English word "cat" doesn't seem to have come into general usage until the third century A.D...give or take a few decades or so.

Many of the world’s languages call our feline friend by a name very similar to ‘cat’ or to ‘puss.’ In fact, ‘puss’ is thought my many to have been derived from Pasht, the cat-headed Egyptian diety and the dark side of Bast, mother of ALL cats.

If you’re feeling international, choose one of these names for your cat:

Chat – French
Cath – Welsh
Kitt – Arabic
Kot – Polish
Kato – Syrian
Puccha – Sanskrit
Pushak – Persia
Gatto – Italian
Gato – Spanish
Puize – Lithuanian
Katze – German
Kots - Russian

Or, be bold. Go to any corner of the world for inspirations like:

OUT OF AFRICA

OUR FAVORITE: OMUMBO-ROMBONGA
This is the name of the tree from which all human beings were born, according to the Herero Bushmen of South West Africa. It is also the source from which many other animals originated. Because of this, it is believed that humans and animals once spoke a common language having been born from the same tree. Sadly, this language has been long forgotten by human beings. Omumbo-Rombonga is a lot easier to pronounce than it may look and makes a great name for tree-loving cats of either sex.

• BUMBA The creator god who is believed to have vomited up the stars, this is a great name for a cat that hurls hairballs.

• DUGBO - The name of the Primary god of the earth to the Kono and Tembe peoples of West Africa.

• HEVIOSSO The Dahomey god of thunder

• KALUMBA The god of creation to the Luba tribe of Zaire.

• MUNGO The rain god of the Giryama of Kenya. Name your cat Mungo if he happens to love staring out the window on dark and drizzly days.

CELTIC CAT NAMES

OUR FAVORITE: BELENUS
To the Druids, Belenus was their golden boy. His name means "radiance" and he was more than likely a sun god or fire deity. He is often likened to the Greek god Apollo, and it's easy to see why. Both were considered gods of healing and the scientific arts, both were thought of as scintillating gods of light, and both maintained a special friendship with the local priesthood.

• ANGUS – The Irish god of youth.

• BALOR – A monster who battled the ruling gods of Ireland

• BRIGIT – Goddess of poetry and fertility. (Consider Brigitte Bardot, everyone’s favorite sex kitten)

• DAGDA – A diety believed to have a gargantuan appetite for all worldly pleasures. A perfect name for a “fat cat” of leisure

• EPONA – The patron deity of horses, Epona is an ideal name for a farm cat

• MACHA – A warrior goddess that feasted upon the heads of her fallen enemies. Great for a cat that enjoys bringing home “presents” of dead mice, birds, etc.

THE EXOTIC EAST

OUR FAVORITE: TSUKI-YOMI
The moon god, Tsuki-Yomi is unusual in world mythology as he is a MALE moon god; most cultures depict the moon god as a female.

• AMATERASU –Does your cat wear a jeweled collar? Name her after Amaterasu who decorated herself with the world’s finest gemstones. One of the most important deities in Shinto mythology, she was the goddess of the rising sun.

• BENZAITEN – The goddess of love and happiness, Benzaiten is an ideal name for an affectionate feline.

• HIRUKO - God of the morning sun, Hiruko also bore the responsibility of protecting children. This is a wonderful name for a Siamese male as they are known for being excellent cat fathers.

• OWATA-TSUMI – God of the seas and oceans. If your cat has a fish fetish, this is the name to choose.

• SUSANO – Japan’s god of mischief (like the Norse God Loki and the African god Anansi), had his fingernails and toenails removed as punishment for his actions. A fitting name for a cat that has been de-clawed.

NORWEIGAN NAMES – NOT JUST FOR FOREST CATS

OUR FAVORITE: ODIN
Odin, King of the gods, was omniscient, and by all accounts, a selfish, aristocratic snob, prone to unpredictable bouts of extreme wrath. Sound like someone living at your house?

• FREYR and FREYJA – Twin brother and sister and gods of fertility

• LOKI – The god of tricks and mischief, Loki was always on hand to throw a wrench into the works

• NANNA – The earth goddess was known for her selfless devotion. Perfect for a loving cat who is always at your side.

• THOR – Originally called DONAR, Thor is the god of thunder. He had a mane of unruly red hair and a gluttonous appetite.

• SIF – Thor’s wife was known for her exquisite golden hair. A wonderful name for a silky Persian

SOUTH OF THE BORDER

OUR FAVORITE: GUCUMATZ
(pronounced goo-KOO-mats) The great feathered snake god of the Mayans, he was the son of the sun and moon gods and known for his stealth and slyness.

• CIT CHAC COH (prounced KIT-chak-koh)

• The Mayan war god whose name translates as “Twin of the Red Lion.” In this part of the world, a ‘lion’ would have referred to a Puma.

• HURAKAN – The Mayan god of thunderstorms and destructive winds can lend his name easily to a the “whirlwind of fur” that races through your house at midnight.

• MAYAUEL – A farmer’s wife who learned from watching an inebriated mouse that the plant agave could make you drunk. Her discovery caused her to be elevated to a goddess.

• METZLI – Aztec god of the moon

• MIXCOATL – God of the Milky Way, Mixcoatl is a wonderful sounding name for a calico or other multi-colored cat.

THE MAHABHARATA

OUR FAVORITE: VISHNU
(alternative: Vishnu Were Here) Vishnu is lord of the light that pervades the entire universe conquering physical and spiritual darkness. Filled with infinite love for humanity and ready to forgive all shortcomings.

• BALI – A demon, rather than a god, Bali once seized control of the universe and was its temporary ruler until he was banished.

• BHUTAS – A name for the spirits that haunt cemeteries and mausoleums. A wonderful name for a “ghostly” cat.

• GANESHA – The god of new beginnings had the head of an elephant

• TARA – The sex goddess of the Tantric sect

• UMA – Uma is goddess of the harvest, or more specifically, corn. Her name is an Indian synonym for earth, and she’s also known as the “daughter of the Himalayans.” Why not give your Himalayan this divine title?

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