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.
Here are 101 mythical names for cats inspired by classic tales from around the world.
- Zeus
- Odin
- Apollo
- Ares
- Athena
- Hera
- Thor
- Freya
- Dionysus
- Persephone
- Vulcan
- Cerberus
- Naga
- Sphinx
- Pegasus
- Unicorn
- Hydra
- Hercules
- Prometheus
- Baldur
- Poseidon
- Hydra
- Chimera
- Tiamat
- Banshee
- Hades
- Loki
- Beelzebub
- Aurora
- Ursula
- Calypso
- Sarai
- Titan
- Triton
- Olympia
- Echo
- Cassandra
- Eros
- Pandora
- Fauna
- Kraken
- Gorgon
- Medusa
- Chronos
- Nemesis
- Atlas
- Sisyphus
- Theseus
- Ulysses
- Minerva
- Aphrodite
- Psyche
- Orpheus
- Oedipus
- Icarus
- Valkyrie
- Amaterasu
- Raijin
- Heimdall
- Hephaestus
- Ares
- Achilles
- Zephyr
- Mercury
- Circe
- Graces
- Neptune
- Artemis
- Avalon
- Merlin
- Cupid
- Iris
- Luna
- Hecate
- Nyx
- Diana
- Helios
- Gaia
- Pan
- Eos
- Phoenix
- Morpheus
- Oberon
- Nimue
- Pandora
- Bellona
- Hypnos
- Ondine
- Narcissus
- Virgil
- Gaia
- Sedna
- Fenrir
- Aeneas
- Anubis
- Morgana
- Keres
- Aurora
- Ceridwen
- Hestia
- 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!
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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.
