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101 Mythical Names for Cats

Mythology in every culture is full of unique and interesting stories, characters, and creatures. From Greek gods to Norse giants, there is something for everyone – and that includes cats! Adding a touch of mythology to your cat’s name can make them feel even more regal. As cat rescue experts, we name hundreds of cats each year. Here are some magical and mythical names for cats that will be a purr-fect pairing for your cat or kitten.

Does your cat remind you of someone from Clash of the Titans? Or perhaps the mythical story of Pandora’s Box is a fit for your furry and feisty troublemaker, or maybe your cat is so heroic that only a name like Perseus will do. There are many cats in mythology and great characters with names fitting for the marvels of your cat.

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Here are 101 mythical names for cats inspired by classic tales from around the world.

  1. Zeus
  2. Odin
  3. Apollo
  4. Ares
  5. Athena
  6. Hera
  7. Thor
  8. Freya
  9. Dionysus
  10. Persephone
  11. Vulcan
  12. Cerberus
  13. Naga
  14. Sphinx
  15. Pegasus
  16. Unicorn
  17. Hydra
  18. Hercules
  19. Prometheus
  20. Baldur
  21. Poseidon
  22. Hydra
  23. Chimera
  24. Tiamat
  25. Banshee
  26. Hades
  27. Loki
  28. Beelzebub
  29. Aurora
  30. Ursula
  31. Calypso
  32. Sarai
  33. Titan
  34. Triton
  35. Olympia
  36. Echo
  37. Cassandra
  38. Eros
  39. Pandora
  40. Fauna
  41. Kraken
  42. Gorgon
  43. Medusa
  44. Chronos
  45. Nemesis
  46. Atlas
  47. Sisyphus
  48. Theseus
  49. Ulysses
  50. Minerva
  51. Aphrodite
  1. Psyche
  2. Orpheus
  3. Oedipus
  4. Icarus
  5. Valkyrie
  6. Amaterasu
  7. Raijin
  8. Heimdall
  9. Hephaestus
  10. Ares
  11. Achilles
  12. Zephyr
  13. Mercury
  14. Circe
  15. Graces
  16. Neptune
  17. Artemis
  18. Avalon
  19. Merlin
  20. Cupid
  21. Iris
  22. Luna
  23. Hecate
  24. Nyx
  25. Diana
  26. Helios
  27. Gaia
  28. Pan
  29. Eos
  30. Phoenix
  31. Morpheus
  32. Oberon
  33. Nimue
  34. Pandora
  35. Bellona
  36. Hypnos
  37. Ondine
  38. Narcissus
  39. Virgil
  40. Gaia
  41. Sedna
  42. Fenrir
  43. Aeneas
  44. Anubis
  45. Morgana
  46. Keres
  47. Aurora
  48. Ceridwen
  49. Hestia
  50. Eris

We hope you found the purrfect mythical name for your cat! You might also find inspiration from our Anime Cat Name list or our Food Inspired Cat Name list. Don’t forget to check out our definitive list of the best cat names of all time! 

About the Author: Justin Ruffier

My journey with TNR began in the canyon behind my house. A few kittens were playing in the dandelions, and I began to name them. Then, one day, they showed up with ear tips. I wasn’t sure what to think, so I began researching. I learned that TNR was about helping community cats, and I began to find ways to help others in my community. I’m a cat advocate, marketer, and fundraising specialist, and I want to help all outdoor cats find safe indoor homes or have safe outdoor communities.

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