Macavity

Meaning

The mystery cat from T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats

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T.S. Eliot's "Napoleon of Crime" — a master criminal cat who's never at the scene of the crime.

Themes

Questions

What does Macavity mean?

Macavity means The mystery cat from T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats. It's a name of Literary origin.

Where does the name Macavity come from?

Macavity comes from Literary. It's associated with these themes: Literary.

Is Macavity a boy or girl cat name?

Macavity 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 Macavity a good name for a cat?

Macavity is a thoughtful pick. At 4 syllables, it's easy to call across a room. It carries the character of Literary. It means "The mystery cat from T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats." The best cat names are short, distinctive, and meaningful to you.