Cat Names from Mythology: Gods, Goddesses & Legends
Cats have been worshipped as gods for thousands of years, and they have never forgotten it. Honor that divine energy with a name from mythology.
Egyptian Mythology
Bastet — The Egyptian cat goddess herself. The ultimate cat name with historical weight. Cats were sacred to Bastet, and Egyptians adored them as her earthly representatives.
Cleopatra (Cleo) — Not a goddess, but a queen. The nickname "Cleo" is two syllables and very cat-friendly.
Ra — The sun god. One syllable, powerful, easy to call. Great for orange or golden cats.
Isis — Goddess of magic and wisdom. Elegant and timeless.
Anubis — The jackal-headed god. Despite being canine-associated, the name is darkly beautiful for a black cat.
Greek & Roman
Artemis — Goddess of the hunt. Perfect for an agile, independent cat who brings you "gifts."
Apollo — God of the sun, music, and beauty. A golden name for a golden cat.
Athena — Goddess of wisdom. For the cat that watches everything with knowing eyes.
Zeus — King of the gods. One syllable of pure authority.
Ares — God of war. For the feistiest, most fearless kitten.
Hermes — The messenger god. Fast, clever, always on the move.
Norse Mythology
Freya — The Norse goddess whose chariot was pulled by two giant cats. Quite literally the mythology-cat name.
Loki — The trickster god. If your cat knocks things off tables for fun, this is the name.
Thor — The thunder god. Short, powerful, undeniable.
Odin — The Allfather. Wise, one-eyed (great for rescue cats with one eye).
Other Mythologies
Kitsune — Japanese fox spirit. Mystical and shape-shifting energy.
Cernunnos — Celtic horned god. Unique and powerful.
Phoenix — The bird that rises from ashes. Perfect for a rescue cat with a second chance at life.
Discover Your Mythological Match
Take our Naming Quiz — pick "Regal & graceful" as the vibe and get myth-level name recommendations with scores. Or compare your top mythology names side by side.
