Cat name

Antlia

Origin
Latin
Gender
unisex
Syllables
2

Meaning

The air pump — a faint southern constellation

More

A small, dim southern constellation named for an 18th-century air pump.

Themes

Astronomy

Questions

What does Antlia mean?
Antlia means The air pump — a faint southern constellation. It's a name of Latin origin.
Where does the name Antlia come from?
Antlia comes from Latin. It's associated with these themes: Astronomy.
Is Antlia a good name for a cat?
Antlia is a thoughtful pick. At 2 syllables, it's easy to call across a room. It carries the character of Astronomy. It means "The air pump — a faint southern constellation." The best cat names are short, distinctive, and meaningful to you.

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