Cat

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Short form of Catherine or Catalina, meaning 'pure'
Pronunciation
KAT
kæt
Popularity
As of 2021, Cat is not ranked in the top 1000 names for either gender in the United States.

cartoon of the name Cat
Cartoon of Cat

Cat Name meanings & History

Short form of Catherine or Catalina, meaning 'pure'. Diminutive of Catherine. It can also be a nickname from the English word for the animal. Cat can be used as a standalone first name or as a nickname for longer names with Cat- in them.

Zodiac Sign of Cat: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Cat:

C: Copycat,Chatty,Candid,Curious,Choice,Cute,Clever

A: Assertive,Aggressive,Angry,Argumentative,Action,Ambitious

T: Tacky,Touchy,Talkative,Tireless,Testy,Doubting Thomas,Truth

Cat is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

While there aren't many famous people with the name Cat, it has been used as a nickname for famous people such as actress Catherine Zeta-Jones and musician Cat Stevens.

Related Names to Cat

Catherine, Catalina, Cate, Kat, Katarina, Katie, Kitty

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