Some people say a name is the “decision that shapes a lifetime”…we couldn’t agree more! Our goal is to provide the best experience for expecting you to find the perfect name for your cat or Cat. With the help of the thecatnames community, we’ve created a comprehensive list of diverse, unique, and popular names from around the globe. Each one is hand-picked by our top-notch editorial staff, with careful research and contributions coming directly from our community. So whether you are looking for Irish or
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Nelson
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Nelson is derived from Neil. Neil originates in Gaelic languages and means "coming from clouds". Some sources also suggest the meaning "champion". As a masculine given name it has always been popular in the United Kingdom, in the United States its popularity declined lately. The famous bearer is Neil Armstrong, an American astronaut and the first man on the Moon.
Bleu
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Bleu is a French name and means 'blue'. It is not a very common name nowadays.
alfalfa
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Giovanni
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Giovanni is an Italian variant of John. John originates in Hebrew language and means "God is merciful". It has been one of the most popular masculine given names over centuries, and in different spellings all over the world. Throughout history it was borne by numerous kings, princes, emperors, popes and saints, the most famous being John the Baptist and John the Apostle. More recently, the famous bearers include John F. Kennedy and John Lennon.
Methotaske
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Methotaske originates in Native American languages and means "laying eggs in the sand". This was the name of the mother of Tecumseh, a legendary Native American leader of the Shawnee. As a feminine given name, Methotaske is very rare in the United States.
Kenya
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Kenya originates in African languages and is taken from the name of the country in East Africa. The name itself is derived from Mount Kenya, the highest point in Kenya and believed to be a divine mountain. As a feminine given name it has been used since the middle of the 20th century but never became overly popular in the United States.
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