Cat name

Andromeda

Origin
Greek
Gender
female
Syllables
4

Meaning

Princess of Greek myth, namesake of our nearest large galaxy

More

The chained princess of Greek myth — and the spiral galaxy nearest our Milky Way.

Themes

Astronomy

Questions

What does Andromeda mean?
Andromeda means Princess of Greek myth, namesake of our nearest large galaxy. It's a name of Greek origin.
Where does the name Andromeda come from?
Andromeda comes from Greek. It's associated with these themes: Astronomy.
Is Andromeda a boy or girl cat name?
Andromeda is traditionally a female name, but cat names don't have to follow human conventions — many people use it for cats of any sex.
Is Andromeda a good name for a cat?
Andromeda is a thoughtful pick. At 4 syllables, it's easy to call across a room. It carries the character of Astronomy. It means "Princess of Greek myth, namesake of our nearest large galaxy." The best cat names are short, distinctive, and meaningful to you.

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