200 Mystical Cat Names for Magical Kitties
By Jessica Kim
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Cats have been associated with magic and mystery for centuries. They were revered in Ancient Egypt due to their strong associations with Egyptian gods, and many cat breeds lived as temple guardians in various societies. So, choosing a mystical name for your new cat is quite fitting. To help you with your search, we’ve created a list of names with magical meanings, origins, and associations. Take a look through our list to find the perfect name for your mystical cat.
How to Name Your Mystical Cat
The most important thing to remember while looking for a name for your cat is that you can take as much time as you need. It can even be helpful to refrain from choosing a name until your cat has lived in your home for a few weeks. This will provide time for your cat to settle in, feel comfortable, and let their true personality start to shine.
As you get to know your cat, start looking for names that seem to fit their personality. They may remind you of some of your favorite fictional fantasy characters, or some names may just sound right for your cat.
Start to make a list of names that you’d like to pair with your cat. Once you have several names listed, try calling your cat by these names. You’ll start to find out which ones feel right, and you’ll eventually be left with one perfect name for your cat.
Male Cat Names With Mystical Meanings
You can find a collection of male names associated with magic and fantasy. Here are some of our favorite mystical male names and their meanings.
- Alvin – magical being
- Alwin – magical being
- Ambrose – immortal one
- Asa – magic healer
- Bruxo – wizard
- Divyae – magic
- Galdur – magic
- Gwydion – powerful magician
- Jadu – one who is magical
- Kanaloa – teacher of magic
- Kesem – magic
- Lucian – light
- Magus – magician
- Oberon – magical being
- Ramil – magic
- Seksan – magical
Female Cat Names With Mystical Meanings
The following list of names contains female names with mystical meanings and associations with magic. Any of these names will be an excellent choice for your cat.
- Aine – radiance
- Aisling – dream
- Albrun – magical elf
- Alfreda – elf power
- Alisa – elf victory
- Alma – nourishing the soul
- Althea – with healing power
- Alvina – elf friend
- Bormey – magical power
- Faye – fairy
- Gondul – magic
- Guinevere – white phantom
- Hildirun – magic
- Kemala – magic stone of wisdom
- Kendra – magical
- Kiama – magic
- Kimaya – magic
- Lilith – ghost
- Orenda – invisible magic power
- Rhian – magic maiden
- Shannara – magical
- Taika – magic, spell
- Zinta – magic and charm
Names Inspired by Famous Magicians
Real-life magicians can spark wonder and bring fantasy to the real world. Here are some names of famous magicians that may be the perfect inspiration for your cat.
- Adelaide Herrman
- Cyril Takayama
- David Blaine
- David Copperfield
- Derren Brown
- Doug Henning
- Dynamo
- Great Soprendo
- Harry Anderson
- Harry Houdini
- Jeff McBride
- Julie Eng
- Lance Burton
- Maria Lencia
- Mark Wilson
- Paul Daniels
- Ricky Jay
- Tommy Cooper
Names From Popular Fantasy Novels
There are so many wonderful fantasy novels that contain memorable characters written with depth and complexity. The following names are sourced from notable characters from popular fantasy books.
- Albus – Harry Potter series
- Annabeth – Percy Jackson series
- Aragorn – Lord of the Rings
- Arwen – Lord of the Rings
- Arya – Game of Thrones series
- Aslan – The Chronicles of Narnia
- Bianca – Percy Jackson series
- Bilbo – Lord of the Rings
- Bran – Game of Thrones series
- Caspian – The Chronicles of Narnia
- Clarisse – Percy Jackson series
- Crookshanks – Harry Potter series
- Daenerys – Game of Thrones series
- Draco – Harry Potter series
- Dumbledore – Harry Potter series
- Ginny – Harry Potter series
- Edmund – The Chronicles of Narnia
- Elendil – Lord of the Rings
- Elrond – Lord of the Rings
- Eustace – The Chronicles of Narnia
- Frodo – Lord of the Rings
- Gimli – Lord of the Rings
- Hagrid – Harry Potter series
- Harry – Harry Potter series
- Hermione – Harry Potter series
- Hodor – Game of Thrones series
- Jadis – The Chronicles of Narnia
- Legolas – Lord of the Rings
- Lucy – The Chronicles of Narnia
- Lupin – Harry Potter series
- Percy – Percy Jackson series
- Peter – The Chronicles of Narnia
- Reepicheep – The Chronicles of Narnia
- Ron – Harry Potter series
- Samwell – Game of Thrones series
- Samwise – Lord of the Rings
- Sansa – Game of Thrones series
- Severus – Harry Potter series
- Susan – The Chronicles of Narnia
- Tonks – Harry Potter series
- Trumpkin – The Chronicles of Narnia
- Tyrion – Game of Thrones series
- Viserys – Game of Thrones series
Magical Names from Fantasy Games
Many fantasy games have amazing characters with magical and mystical abilities. Here are some of our favorite names from popular fantasy games.
- Aerith – Final Fantasy 7
- Balthier – Final Fantasy 12
- Blaidd – Elden Ring
- Celes – Final Fantasy 6
- Ciri – The Witcher
- Cloud – Final Fantasy 7
- Epona – The Legend of Zelda
- Fia – Elden Ring
- Ganon – The Legend of Zelda
- Geralt – The Witcher
- Impa – The Legend of Zelda
- Kaepora – The Legend of Zelda
- Link – The Legend of Zelda
- Marin – The Legend of Zelda
- Melina – Elden Ring
- Midna – The Legend of Zelda
- Navi – The Legend of Zelda
- Saria – The Legend of Zelda
- Squall – Final Fantasy 8
- Triss – The Witcher
- Vivi – Final Fantasy 9
- Yennefer – The Witcher
- Yuna – Final Fantasy 10
- Zelda – The Legend of Zelda
- Zidane – Final Fantasy 9
Names of Magical Duos
Magical duos exist in both real-life and fantasy stories and myths. The following names would be perfect for a bonded pair or cat siblings.
- Apollo and Artemis – Greek twin god and goddess
- Buffy and Willow – Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- Eros and Psyche – Greek myth
- Fred and George – twins from Harry Potter series
- Ichabod and Abbie – Sleepy Hollow
- Khai and Zariya – Starless
- Kuni and Matat – The Grace of Kings
- Lyney and Lynette – magician duo from Genshin Impact
- Penn and Teller – magician duo
- Pippin and Merry – Lord of the Rings
- Sabrina and Salem – Sabrina the Teenage Witch
- Sam and Dean – Supernatural
- Shadow Moon and Mr. Wednesday – American Gods
- Siegfried and Roy – magician duo
- Smeagol and Deagol – Lord of the Rings
- Tina and Queenie – sisters from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- Travis and Connor – twins from Percy Jackson series
Names From Myths and Legends
You can find many fun and unique names from legends and folklore. It can be fun to read through these names and look up their stories to see if any of them relate to your cat.
- Alcina – witch in Greek mythology
- Antigia – Italian goddess of magic and medicine
- Anulap – Micronesian god of magic
- Calypso – Greek goddess of strange power and beauty
- Cassandra – Greek prophetess
- Circe – Greek goddess of magic
- Dana – Celtic goddess of wisdom
- Enki – Sumerian god of magic
- Freya – Norse goddess of love, battle, and fertility
- Gawain – knight in King Arthur’s legends
- Galahad – knight in King Arthur’s legends
- Hades – Greek god of the underworld
- Hecate – Greek goddess of witchcraft
- Heka – Egyptian god of magic
- Hera – Greek goddess of the life of women
- Hermes – Greek god of magic
- Juno – Roman goddess of womanhood
- Lancelot – knight in King Arthur’s legends
- Melusine – European spirit dwelling in holy wells
- Merlin – Magician in King Arthur legends
- Minerva – Roman goddess of work, art, and war
- Odin – Norse god of magic
- Percival – knight in King Arthur’s legends
- Persephone – Greek goddess of the underworld
- Phoebe – Greek goddess of the moon and prophecy
- Serket – Egyptian deity of magic and healing
- Somilge – Filipino goddess of magic
- Vesta – Roman goddess of hearth and home
- Woden – Norse god of magic
- Zeus – Greek king of the gods
Magical Locations
People and fictional characters aren’t the only things that are capable of magic and mystery. Locations can also provide a magical environment and setting. The following names are inspired by cities and towns known for their fairytale and picturesque atmosphere.
- Alberobello
- Alsace
- Bagan
- Bavaria
- Cappadocia
- Chefchaouen
- Cotswold
- Hallstatt
- Hobbiton
- Ilulissat
- Jaipur
- Jiufen
- Khiva
- Kyoto
- Lauterbrunnen
- Matera
- Mostar
- Petra
- Salem
- Samarkand
- Seville
- Sintra
- Waitomo
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed looking through our list of mystical cat names. Most of these names have rich lore and connections to interesting myths and legends. Doing further research on the origins of some of your favorite names can help you find the names that best suit your cat. There’s no need to rush the process of deciding on a name for your cat. Your cat will appreciate your thoroughness and love the name that you ultimately choose to give them.
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