Mythical Cat Names – Creative Names from Mythology

by Jessi Klein

Hello cat lovers! I’m thinking you’re here to find a name for your new cat. (Just a guess, considering our site is called Find Cat Names.)

We’ve got hundreds of great ideas. Many of our favorites are inspired by mythology, so that led us to create this extensive list of names we’re excited to share.

What is it about a mythical cat name that’s so appealing? For one, they’re creative. Some people prefer traditional names like Bella or Boots. But names inspired by mythology are exotic and unique. You likely won’t find another cat with the same name.

It’s also great if you’re a fan of mythology and like reading classic tales or watching movies that involve these characters.

So without further ado, here’s our list of ideas:

Boy Cat Names Inspired by Mythology
Adonis
Argo
Atlas
Griffin
Hercules
Leo
Loki
Merlin
Phoenix
Thor
Zeus

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Girl Cat Names Inspired by Mythology
Acadia
Aphrodite
Athena
Azalia
Callisto
Echo
Fauna
Hera
Medusa
Luna
Olympia
Pandora
Xena

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If you have more ideas, we’d love to hear them! Just post them below and we’ll add them to our cat name generator.

Jessi Klein

Jessi is a marketing strategist for Fortune 50 companies who loves to research and write about pets. She enjoys finding cool new cat names, researching the best products, learning more about cat breeds and sharing tips with other pet parents.