65+ Exotic Cat Names – Beautiful, Unique Names for Your Cat

Are you looking for a cool, unique name for your cat? If so, exotic cat names are the way to go.

Sometimes a popular cat name like Bella, Max, Tigger, or Chloe won’t do. Picking exotic cat names means it’s doubtful that someone else will have the same name for their kitten, and it’s also a fun conversation starter to explain how you picked the name and what it means.

The downside is that the name may be difficult to pronounce, and you’ll have to explain it to people who meet your cat. However, that’s a small price to pay for a rare, gorgeous cat name.

We’ve created a collection of our favorite 60+ exotic cat names from around the globe, along with their traditional means. Of course, this is by no means an exhaustive list, so if you have other ideas, please let us know.

Exotic Cat Names with an Asian Flare

• Adhira – meaning restless in Sanskrit/Indian
• Adita – first root in Sanskrit/Indian
• Akemi – beauty in Japanese
• Akira – bright in Japanese
• Ari – lion in Hebrew
• Arun – sun in Burmese
• Bala – strength in Sanskrit/Indian
• Bao – precious treasure in Chinese
• Chantrea – moon in Cambodian
• Daiki – great glory in Japanese
• Dae-jung – great and vast in Korean
• Fairuz – turquoise in Arabic
• Haneul – heaving, sky in Korean
• Indra – God of rain and thunder in Sanskrit/Indian
• Kameko – superior child in Japanese
• Kali – black in Hindu
• Karima – generous and noble in Arabic
• Krishna – dark, black in Sanskrit/Indian
• Mukhtar – chosen in Arabic
• Myeong –bright and clear in Korean
• Priya – love in Sanskrit/Indian
• Rangsey – seven colors in Cambodian
• Ruwa – beauty in Arabic
• Saki – cape in Japanese
• Suki – beloved in Japanese

Exotic Cat Names with a European Touch

• Achilles – warrior in Greek
• Amara – everlasting in Italian
• Amorita – little loved in Latin
• Alessandro – defender of mankind in Italian
• Ambrossio – divine in Spanish
• Anatoly – sunrise in Russian
• Bacio – kiss in Italian
• Demetria – Goddess of harvest and fertility in Greek
• Dirk – famous ruler in German
• Ekaterina – pure in Russian
• Farfalle – butterfly in Italian
• Hans – gift from God in German
• Ivana – God is gracious in Czech
• Javiera – owner of the house in Spanish
• Lilja – lily in Finnish
• Maia – goddess of spring in Greek
• Oro – gold in Spanish
• Renaldo – ruler in Spanish
• Sabine – German form of Sabrina
• Svetlana – star in Russian
• Thalia – blooming in Greek
• Ulrich – ruling wolf in German
• Vladimir – renowned prince in Russian

Exotic Cat Names with African Heritage

• Abasi – serious in Egyptian
• Annipe – daughter of the Nile in Egyptian
• Azizi – precious in Egyptian
• Goya – wild cat in South African
• Hamisi – Thursday’s child in Somalian
• Inama – wild animals in Zambian
• Kamilah – perfect in Egyptian
• Lencho – lion in Ethiopian and Kenyan
• Panya – mouse in Kiswahili
• Sabra – patient in Egyptian
• Sempala – antelope in Ugandan
• Senkima – monkey in Ugandan
• Siri – tiger in Nigerian
• Twiga – giraffe in Kiswahili
• Ugo – Eagle in Nigerian
• Uma – second daughter in Nigerian
• Zaki – lion in West African

Exotic Female Cat Names

• Lotus – A flower often found in exotic locations.
• Sushi – Inspired by the exotic Japanese cuisine.
• Safari – After the exotic African adventure.
• Bugatti – After the exotic car brand.
• Kimono – Named after the traditional Japanese garment.
• Mandala – Inspired by the exotic geometric figure representing the universe in Hindu and Buddhist symbolism.
• Iguana – Named after the exotic reptile.
• Bamboo – After the plant often associated with Asia.
• Durian – After the exotic fruit from Southeast Asia.
• Rainforest – Inspired by the exotic and lush tropical ecosystems.
• Aston – A shortened version of the exotic car brand, Aston Martin.
• Sari – A traditional garment worn by women in South Asia.
• Dot – A nod to the Aboriginal dot paintings.
• Tropica – A word reflecting tropical, exotic locations.
• Venus – Named after the Venus flytrap, an exotic plant.
• Fennec – After the Fennec fox, an exotic animal.
• Orchid – Named after the exotic flower species.
• Lamborghini – After the exotic car manufacturer.
• Djembe – Named after the West African drum.

Exotic Male Cat Names

• Python – Named after the exotic snake species.
• Sahara – After the largest hot desert in the world, quite an exotic location.
• Escargot – Inspired by the exotic French dish.
• Ferrari – After the exotic car brand.
• Samurai – Named after the ancient Japanese warriors.
• Kalahari – Inspired by the African desert, a name that definitely stands out.
• Taro – A type of root vegetable common in exotic cuisines.
• Panda – Named after the exotic animal native to south-central China.
• Cayenne – After the pepper, adding a spicy touch to your cat’s name.
• Mayan – Inspired by the exotic, ancient civilization.
• Amazon – Named after the largest rainforest in the world, quite an exotic and vast ecosystem.
• Bonsai – After the miniature trees grown via an Asian cultivation technique.
• Masai – Inspired by the Maasai Mara, the famous wildlife reserve in Kenya.
• Brioche – After the rich, sweet French bread, adding a French exotic twist to his name.
• Sumo – Named after the traditional form of Japanese wrestling.
• Jaguar – After the exotic animal and also sharing the name with a luxurious car brand.
• Safari – A reminder of wild, exotic adventures.
• Kalahari – After the African desert, a name that suggests an adventurous spirit.
• Armani – After the Italian exotic fashion brand.
• Inca – A significant civilization in history, a name filled with exotic culture and mystery.

Exotic Nature-Inspired Cat Names

Channel the wild and beautiful side of the world with names inspired by rare animals, plants, and landscapes:

• Zephyr (gentle breeze)
• Orchid (rare flower)
• Mangrove (unique coastal tree)
• Lynx (wild cat)
• Sirocco (desert wind)
• Banyan (tree from Asia)
• Tamarin (small monkey)

For other exotic cat names, try these other international ideas:

Japanese cat names
Korean cat names
Siamese cat names
Native American cat names

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Jessi Larson

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.