Cat names that start with B
Looking for cat names with B? These 99 B names for cats each come with an origin and meaning, so you can pick a name you like for its sound and its story, from Bach, Bacon, Bagel, Bagheera, Baklava, Bal.
The most common origins among B cat names here are Greek (9), Sanskrit (8), Nature (6). Not sure yet? Try the cat name generatoror browse types of cat names by theme.
Baal-hamon
ArabicCarthaginian chief god; 'Baal' means 'lord' and 'hamon' refers to wealth or multitude
Bach
Bachué
MuiscaMuisca mother goddess who emerged from sacred waters to populate the Earth
Bacon
NatureCrispy and beloved
Bagel
NatureRound and chewy
Bagheera
DisneyThe wise black panther mentor in The Jungle Book
Bahucarā Mātā
SanskritHindu goddess embodying chastity, fertility, and protection of women
Baklava
TurkishLayers of phyllo, nuts, and honey — Turkey's most iconic sweet
Bal
TurkishHoney
Bambi
DisneyThe young deer in Disney's 1942 classic
Banshee
Barbie
PixarThe Toy Story doll
Barghest
CelticA large, demonic black dog from English folklore, often appearing as an omen or guardian
Barley
NatureA golden grain
Baron
ModernA noble rank below count
Barry
DreamWorksBarry B. Benson, the bee protagonist of Bee Movie
Basie
Basil
GreekRoyal herb
Basile
GreekFrom Greek basileus meaning 'king' — royal and authoritative
Bastet
EgyptianGoddess of cats, home, and protection
Batea
GreekA naiad or water nymph in Greek mythology
Bau
SumerianMesopotamian goddess of dogs and protection, often paired with Ninhursag
Bautista
SpanishBaptist
Beatriz
SpanishBrings happiness
Bébert
FrenchDiminutive of Bérard or informal form of Robert — a pet's familiar name
Beerbohm
GermanGerman surname derived from 'beer' and 'baum' (tree)
Beethoven
Begoe
NorseNorse figure or deity connected to cats in mythology
Behemoth
LiteraryTalking black cat from Bulgakov's The Master and Margarita
Bellatrix
LatinFemale warrior — bright blue star in Orion
Bellini
ItalianPeach and prosecco cocktail
Bendir
Turkish/ArabicFrame drum used in Sufi music
Bendis
ThracianThracian and Athenian goddess of the hunt and night — guardian of boundaries and travelers
Benny
Benny Family
Pop cultureSouth Korean cat influencer and social media celebrity with a devoted online following
Benthesikyme
GreekDaughter of the sea god Poseidon and nymph Amphitrite — grandiose divine heritage
Benzaiten
JapaneseJapanese goddess of water, music, arts, and eloquence — beauty and flowing grace
Berlingr
NorseDwarf in Norse mythology — a craftsman or inhabitant of the underworld realms
Berlioz
DisneyThe gray-and-black kitten in Disney's The Aristocats
Beroe
GreekA Nereid or Oceanid of Greek mythology — a sea nymph of beauty and mystery
Betelgeuse
ArabicRed supergiant in Orion — "the giant's hand"
Beyonce
Bhadra
SanskritAuspicious, fortunate, or blessed
Bhagavatī
SanskritThe blessed one, the glorious one — an honorific for divine feminine energy
Bhārat Mātā
SanskritIndia the Mother — national personification of India as a protective mother goddess
Bhavānī
SanskritShe who brings being or existence — a form of the goddess Parvati
Bhūmi
SanskritEarth — the primordial goddess of the land and soil in Hindu cosmology
Bhuvaneśvarī
SanskritThe Queen of the Universe — cosmic ruler of all the worlds
Bieber
Bilbo
LiteraryThe hobbit who finds the One Ring in Tolkien's The Hobbit
Billi
HindiFrom Hindi/Urdu billi, meaning cat
Billie
Billy Boss
DisneyA character in Disney's animated catalog
Binti
LiteraryThe young protagonist of Nnedi Okorafor's Africanfuturist novella
Binx
Pop cultureThe cursed black cat in Hocus Pocus
Birch
NatureFor a slender pale cat
Biscuit
NatureButtery, golden — fits a tan or cream cat
Bix
Black Shuck
CelticA large black demonic dog from English folklore, said to roam East Anglian graveyards.
Blackie
ModernA name descriptively referring to a black or very dark-colored animal.
Bláin
NorseIn Norse mythology, one of the dwarfs created from the flesh of the primordial giant Ymir.
Blake
Blaziken
PokémonBlaze Pokémon, Fire/Fighting type
Blossom
Blueberry
NatureSmall and dusky blue
Blur
Bobby Kertanegara
ModernA personal pet name, combining the common English given name Bobby with the Indonesian surname Kertanegara.
Bockenkrieg
GermanGerman for 'goat war'—a peasant uprising in medieval Germany, possibly rooted in carnival customs or social unrest.
Bodrum
TurkishCoastal Aegean town known for white-washed buildings and ancient ruins
Bolbe
GreekIn Greek mythology, an Oceanid (sea nymph) and minor goddess of flowing water.
Boncuk
TurkishBead — specifically a blue evil-eye bead
Bono
Boo
PixarThe toddler in Monsters, Inc.
Boreas
GreekFrom Greek meaning 'scorching' or 'north wind' — the ancient god of the cold north wind
Börek
TurkishSavory layered pastry filled with cheese or spinach
Bowie
Bragi
NorseGod of poetry
Brahmā
SanskritIn Buddhist cosmology, the lord of the heavenly realm Brahmaloka and a deva of the highest order
Brahms
Bravo
A cheer for a great performance
Briareus
GreekOne of the Hundred-Handers (Hekatonkheires) — a primordial giant with fifty heads and hundred arms
Brigadier Broccoli
Pop cultureA whimsical military-vegetable hybrid name — part rank, part cruciferous plant
Britney
Britomartis
GreekFrom Minoan origin meaning 'sweet maiden' — a mountain and hunting goddess of ancient Crete
Brock
PokémonRock-type Gym Leader from Pewter City
Brooks
Brownie Still
ModernA compound name blending 'Brownie' (small household spirit or brown-colored creature) with 'Still' (calm, motionless)
Browser
ModernOne who browses — a digital or literal explorer of spaces, pages, or environments
Brünnhilde
NorseArmored warrior woman; one of the Valkyries in Germanic/Norse mythology
Bruno
Buck
Buckbeak
Harry PotterHagrid's hippogriff, also called Witherwings
Bugle
A brass horn with a bright call
Buneary
PokémonRabbit Pokémon, Normal type
Burrito
SpanishWrapped up snug
Bursa
Greek/TurkishFirst Ottoman capital, at the foot of Mount Uludağ
Buttercup
LiteraryPrim's grumpy ginger cat in The Hunger Games
Buurtpoes Bledder
DutchDutch: 'neighborhood cat Bledder' — a local, beloved alley cat with a name and reputation
Buzz
PixarBuzz Lightyear, the Space Ranger from Toy Story
Cat names starting with B FAQ
What are good cat names that start with B?
Popular picks in our catalog include Bach, Bacon, Bagel, Bagheera, Baklava, Bal. Open any name to see its origin, meaning, and similar names.
How many cat names start with B?
Our catalog has 99 cat names that start with B, including 26 marked female and 24 marked male.