
After all cats have been around for thousands of years and it makes for a good story when people ask where you got the name from. Everything from gods and goddesses, to nymphs and Titans all with unique meanings and history. Looking for a unique cat name with a really cool meaning? Greek mythology is a great place to start. If your breed of cat is from a specific region of the world perhaps giving it a local name is a good idea.įor example, if you have a Siamese cat think about calling him or her Chanarong, it means Warrior a great unique unisex name. I know it can be difficult but that doesn’t mean it has to be. Some pets will just look a certain way and be given a name that suits. Usually a name that reflects the personality of your pet is how I pick a name. Reiki – The practice of healing the spiritįrom aliens that shape-shift into felines to stray, cat-plant hybrids, here are 26 of anime’s most memorable kitties.When it comes to choosing a unique name for any pet there are a couple of things to keep in mind. Maneki-Neko – Japanese Bobtail cat statues in many Japanese restaurants Koneko – Japanese word for a kitten (“child cat”) Trendy and cool, these unisex cat names not only sound kawaii, they often have positive, upbeat meanings. Zen – Peace Gender-Neutral Japanese Names for Cats Tennin – An angelic being in Japanese Buddhism Kukurihime - Shinto goddess of meditation and negotiation Izanami – Shinto goddess of creation and death J Izanami – Shinto goddess of creation and death AĪmabie - A type of mermaid in Japanese mythologyĪmeonna – A female spirit that makes rainīenten – Buddist goddess of everything that flows Soft and feminine, these Japanese female cat names are related to beauty, love, and flowers. Zinan – Second-born son Female Japanese Cat Names Kuebiko – Shinto god of knowledge and agriculture Izanagi – First male, the god of creation J

Strong and honorable, these male Japanese cat names pay homage to gods, goodness, and nature: Aīishamon – Buddist god of war and fortuneĮbisu – Shinto god of luck, wealth, and prosperity Whether you’re embracing your Japanese heritage or have adopted a Japanese or Kurilian Bobtail, here are 400+ possible names for your cat. With round eyes, fluffy coats, and disarming meows, they’re also kawaii. Why do cats outnumber children in Japan? They’re "tsundere" – a mash-up of "tsuntsun", thornily standoffish, and "deredere", intensely sweet and affectionate. Because many apartments in the country forbid pets, there are more than 150 cat cafes. Nearly 10 million cats live in the “Land of the Rising Sun”, compared to 8.9 million dogs, according to a study by the Japan Pet Food Association. And it’s not just Hello Kitty : the white bobcat with a big, red bow and no mouth, who’s worth 4.4 billion dollars. They place Maneki-Neko, "beckoning cat" statues with raised paws that are said to bring good luck and prosperity, in front of their businesses.
