Good Names for Girl Cats

Trying to come up with the perfect name for your new kitty can be daunting, however inspiration for a name can be found just about anywhere. Whether your choice pays tribute to a loved one or makes reference to a favorite book or movie, it should fit her personality.

  1. A Woman to Reckon With

    • If you're a history buff and inspired by accomplished women, there's no shortage of trailblazers to choose from. If she's a particularly diplomatic girl, there's Hillary, Indira and Golda. If you notice a strong-willed, dignified streak in her, Rosa is a beautiful name. Perhaps she's always there when you need a friend to lift your spirits, giving you her unqualified love and support; a little like a Teresa. Other famous strong women's names include Eleanor, Gloria, Coco, Oprah and Virginia.

    Inspiration and the Arts

    • Many women have made their marks in the arts, giving you lots of choices. If your new kitty inspires you, Muse might work. Of course, there were nine muses acting as inspiration, including Clio, Polymnia, Thalia and Calliope. Popular women artists' names include Frida, Georgia, Lee, Mary, Margaret and Annie. If you're more into books, strong women characters include Lisbeth, Pippi, Hester, Scout, Jane, Scarlet and Jo. Famous women authors include Louisa, Alice, Emily, Charlotte and Harper.

    Names from Afar

    • If your new puss has an exotic air about her, there are beautiful names from other cultures to choose from. Hindi names can be particularly lovely. Kalynda means "the sun," Saleena means "the moon," Tanea is "daughter," and Shakeela means "beautiful." In Africa, Jahzara is "blessed princess," Mandisa means "sweet," and Kesia is "favorite." In Chinese, Bao is a blessed treasure and Aponi is a butterfly in native American Indian.

    Popular Names

    • If you want to go with the flow -- or avoid it -- it's good to know what the popular, trendy names are. Bella, Kitty, Lucy, Chloe, Luna, Sophie, Lily, Daisy, Lilly and Callie were listed by Vet Street as the most popular female kitten names of 2012. These may inspire you to choose your own -- perhaps a Rose instead of a Lily, or a Sookie instead of a Bella. After you get to know your new girl, you'll find the name that works for both of you.