Cat name
Centaurus
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- male
- Syllables
- 3
Meaning
The centaur — a large southern constellation
More
The half-man, half-horse of Greek myth — and the southern constellation home to Alpha Centauri, our nearest stellar neighbor.
Themes
Questions
- What does Centaurus mean?
- Centaurus means The centaur — a large southern constellation. It's a name of Greek origin.
- Where does the name Centaurus come from?
- Centaurus comes from Greek. It's associated with these themes: Astronomy.
- Is Centaurus a boy or girl cat name?
- Centaurus is traditionally a male name, but cat names don't have to follow human conventions — many people use it for cats of any sex.
- Is Centaurus a good name for a cat?
- Centaurus is a thoughtful pick. At 3 syllables, it's easy to call across a room. It carries the character of Astronomy. It means "The centaur — a large southern constellation." The best cat names are short, distinctive, and meaningful to you.