If you’re looking for a cat name with an air of mystery and a magical charm, you’ve come to the right place. Cats have inspired legends like Egyptian deities for thousands of years. Celebrate your cat’s illustrious history with these mystical cat names drawn from mythology, astrology, nature, pop culture, and more.
Mystical Cat Names Inspired by Astrology
These mystical cat names are inspired by astrology. Some, like Aries, are obvious. Others, like Pan and Sunny, are more subtle. Can you tell which zodiac sign each name is associated with?
- Leo
- Gemini
- Aquarius
- Gemma
- Venus
- Aries
- June
- Mercury
- May
- Neptune
- Jupiter
- April
- Pluto
- Sunny
- October
- Nemo
- Billy
- Pan
- Saturn
- August
- Stella
- Luna
- Orion
- Cosmo
- Zodiac
- Pegasus
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Mystical Cat Names Inspired by Astronomy
Not to be confused with astrology, astronomy is the study of space and celestial bodies. There is something innately magical about the night sky, though. If your cat is a shining star or absolutely otherworldly, one of these names would be perfect.
- Andromeda
- Comet
- Centauri
- Orion
- Luna
- Star
- Draco
- Vega
- Altair
- Astro
- Orbit
- Aurora
- Moonbeam
- Lune
- Hubble
- Nebula
- Umbra
- Nova
- Moonlight
- Stardust
- Celeste
- Zenith
- Stellar
- Quasar
- Halley
- Lyra
Mystical Cat Names Inspired by Pop Culture
Magical cats are famous throughout history, but these names are anything but old. You might be surprised to find the perfect mystical name for your cat from a favorite book or movie, or it may be inspired by a TV witch.
- Minerva
- Nagini
- Binx
- Hermione
- Aslan
- Bran
- Blaise
- Melisandre
- Bagheera
- Pippin
- Bane
- Dinah
- Cheshire
- Ursula
- Salem
- Houdini
- Sabrina
- Crowley
- Glinda
- Howl
- Geralt
- Merriweather
- Triss
- Wanda
- Cipher
- Maleficent
- Thackery
- Yennifer
- Severus
- Gandalf
- Merlin
- Arwen
Mystical Cat Names Inspired by Mythology
From ancient Greece to Nordic legend, these mythological names are as mystical as their origins. Your cat is sure to make an impression with the name of an old god, goddess, or hero.
- Loki
- Apollo
- Athena
- Thor
- Zeus
- Artemis
- Juno
- Odin
- Venus
- Jupiter
- Hades
- Minerva
- Isis
- Mars
- Pandora
- Freyja
- Hermes
- Hercules
- Paris
- Neptune
- Osiris
- Hera
- Mercury
- Diana
- Hector
- Aphrodite
- Hela
- Helen
- Medusa
- Poseidon
- Troy
- Hermès
- Cèsar
- Orpheus
- Tyr
- Hercules
- Vesta
- Odysseus
- Medea
- Freyr
- Ceres
- Arès
- Frigg
- Heimdall
- Vulcan
- Balder
- Njord
- Persephone
- Calypso
- Aphrodite
Mystical Cat Names Inspired By Magical Beasts
Many magical beasts are based on cats, but some magical beasts may offer the perfect name for your cat. Is your cat a silent, stealthy Phantom or a water-loving Selkie?
- Griffin
- Phoenix
- Selkie
- Kelpie
- Tengu
- Chimera
- Pooka
- Arion
- Yokai
- Phantom
- Sphinx
- Drake
- Pixie
- Shade
- Spirit
- Tulpa
- Kappa
- Oni
- Harpy
- Nymph
Mystical Cat Names Inspired by Crystals
Crystals and magic go hand in hand, and it’s hard to imagine one without the other. This makes them the perfect inspiration for a mystical name. Jet or Onyx would suit a black cat beautifully, while Amber or Garnet would work well for an orange cat.
- Jasper
- Jet
- Malachite
- Amber
- Onyx
- Quartz
- Crystal
- Amethyst
- Pearl
- Garnet
Mystical Cat Names Inspired by Botanicals
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Like cats, plants have a long history of magical association. Celebrate your cat’s inner forest spirit with one of these botanical names.
- Azalea
- Pansy
- Flora
- Petal
- Angelica
- Pumpkin
- Rose
- Indigo
- Gardenia
- Sage
- Dahlia
- Aster
- Poppy
- Heather
- Willow
Mystical Cat Names Inspired by Nature
Foggy days, lightning storms, and the first snow of the year carry a magical air. It’s on days like those that you feel lucky just to bear witness to the beauty of nature. These nature-inspired names celebrate the beauty and magic of your cat.
- Echo
- Sky
- River
- Rain
- Misty
- Nyx
- Shadow
- Gaia
- Fauna
- Frost
- Ash
- Hunter
- Storm
- Midnight
- Raven
Mystical Cat Names by Color
Whatever the color, you’ll want a unique name for your cat. Here are some mystical and magical suggestions for white cats, black cats and gray cats.
Mystical Names For White Cats
- Marble
- Opal
- Celeste
- Ivory
- Casper
- Pearl
- Cirrus
- Seraphina
- Polaris
- Winter
Mystical Names For Black Cats
- Lava
- Sable
- Inky
- Starling
- Eclipse
- Bastet
- Obsidian
- Noir
- Coal
- Rook
Mystical Names For Gray Cats
- Nimbus
- Dawn
- Phantom
- Foggy
- Stratus
- Dusk
- Dusty
- Slate
- Moor
- Dusky
Mystical Names For Boy Cats
Your new boy needs a unique name. Here are a few male cat names to choose from.
- Loki
- Orion
- Caspian
- Azrael
- Nyx
Mystical Names For Girl Cats
Here are some magical and mystical female cat names for your new fuzzy friend.
- Fae
- Lilith
- Titania
- Lilith
- Wednesday
Fairy-Inspired Cat Names
Fairies are magical beings associated with flowers and forests. They are popular in folklore traditions around the world. These names are inspired by the tiny creatures.
- Pixie
- Glimmer
- Meadow
- Twinkle
- Dewdrop
- Willow
- Flora
- Sylph
- Sweet Pea
- Nyx
- Faerie
- Nymph
- Goblin
- Hobgoblin
- Elf
- Tinker Bell
- Seelie
- Fawn
- Periwinkle
- Wisteria
Moon-Inspired Cat Names
If you love all things celestial, consider these moon-inspired names.
- Rover
- Nasa
- Moon
- Diana
- Soma
- Apollo
- Cosmo
- Mimosa
- Rocket
- Neptune
- Orbit
- Eclipse
- Luna
- Radar
- Hubble
- Astro
- Ranger
- Comet
- Marvel
- Galactica
Spiritual-Inspired Cat Names
- Harmony
- Agnes
- Theresa
- Karma
- Celestia
- Bliss
- Nirvana
- Serenity
- Eden
- Agnes
- Chakra
- Eve
- Madonna
- Trinity
- Mary
- Destiny
- Gabriel
- Lily
- Ananda
- Gaia
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Mystery-Inspired Cat Names
From classic novels to long-running TV series, there are some great cat names inspired by mysteries.
- Agatha
- Poirot
- Veronica
- Sherlock
- Poe
- Jessica
- Miss Marple
- Olivia
- Fletcher
- Christie
- Rizzoli
- Columbo
- Holmes
- Marlowe
- Morse
- Sam Spade
- Eleven
- Mulder
- Scully
- Dale Cooper
Whether you fall in love with Yokai or Binx, we hope these names help to inspire you on your journey for the perfect name. Your cat is sure to wear their new, mystical name with pride. Best of luck in your naming journey, and enjoy this magical time with your new cat!
Rover Knows Pet Names
As pet lovers through and through, Rover has the scoop on what people are naming their cats. We have a passion for all things cat names and love helping pet parents pick their kitty’s perfect name. For over a decade, we’ve gathered pet names from Rover’s database of millions of pets. The names you find here aren’t randomly generated. We keep our lists updated to match the trends within—and from—our own pet parent community.
New Cat Resources
Bringing a new cat home is an exciting time full of fond memories and daily discoveries. It can be a time of questions and challenges, too, though. Whatever questions or challenges arise, you’ll find the answers you’re looking for here at Rover. Check out the articles below to help with this transition and help make this special time with your new cat as fun and easy as possible.
- How to Survive the First 24 Hours with Your New Kitten
- How to Introduce a Kitten to a Cat
- How to Litter Train a Kitten
- How Long Can You Leave a Kitten Alone?
- Can Cats Eat Human Food?
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