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Looking for cat names with D? These 47 D 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 Daniela, Darbuka, Dario, Dash, David, Davul.

The most common origins among D cat names here are Greek (9), Sanskrit (4), Literary (3). Not sure yet? Try the cat name generatoror browse types of cat names by theme.

Dagon

Semitic

Canaanite deity of agriculture, fertility, and the sea — literally 'fish' in Semitic languages

Dáinn

Norse

Norse dwarf whose name may derive from 'to shine' — one of four dwarfs who guided the sun

Damasen

Greek

In Greek mythology, a giant or Titans — possibly related to 'damasis' meaning 'to tame'

Damu

Sumerian

Sumerian god of vegetation, rebirth, and blood — associated with healing and renewal

Damysos

Greek

Greek mythological giant — possibly derived from 'damos' meaning 'people' or 'subduer'

Daniela

Spanish

God is my judge

Danu

Sanskrit

Hindu mother goddess and daughter of Daksha — represents the waters and divine grace

Daphne

Greek

From Greek 'daphne' meaning 'laurel tree' — transformed into a laurel to escape Apollo's pursuit

Darbuka

Turkish/Arabic

Goblet-shaped hand drum

Dario

Spanish

Possessing goodness

Dash

Pixar

The super-speedy son in The Incredibles

Daulis

Greek

Daughter of Cephisus, the river god — a minor nymph in Greek mythology

David

Davul

Turkish

Large double-headed ceremonial drum

Dawn

Pokémon

Pokémon trainer from Sinnoh

Dean

Debussy

Deimos

Greek

Greek god of dread and terror, personification of fear in mythology

Delcatty

Pokémon

Evolution of Skitty, Normal type

Deli Dumrul

Turkic

The reckless hero of the Book of Dede Korkut

Demi

Deneb

Arabic

Tail — bright star in Cygnus, the Swan

Dhūmāvatī

Sanskrit

Smoke-formed; Hindu goddess of strife, chaos, and inauspiciousness

Diego

Spanish

Supplanter

Diesel

Literary

Charlie's Maine Coon in Miranda James's cozy mystery series

Dike

Greek

Greek goddess of law, justice, and righteous order; daughter of Zeus and Themis

Dinah

Literary

Alice's cat in Alice in Wonderland

Dione

Greek

Greek Titaness and goddess; mother of Aphrodite, associated with divine feminine power

Diti

Sanskrit

Hindu goddess of the earth; mother of the Daityas, powerful divine beings

Dolly

Dolma

Turkish

Stuffed vegetables — grape leaves or peppers filled with rice and herbs

Doris

DreamWorks

An Ugly Stepsister-turned-bartender in Shrek 2

Dorofei

Greek

Gift of God — from Greek doron (gift) and theios (of God)

Dorothy

Dory

Pixar

The forgetful blue tang in Finding Nemo

Draco

Harry Potter

Draco Malfoy, snide Slytherin classmate

Dragon

Literary

The black-and-white cat in Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

Drake

Dre

Drosera

Greek

From Greek droseros meaning dewy or moist — a water nymph in Greek mythology

Duchess

Pop culture

The mother cat in Disney's The Aristocats

Duke

Modern

Noble title

Duman

Turkish

Smoke

Dumbledore

Harry Potter

The Hogwarts headmaster who shaped Harry's path

Dumpling

Nature

Plump and soft

Durga

Sanskrit

The invincible one — Sanskrit name meaning difficult to reach or fortress

Dusty the Klepto Kitty

English, Greek

Dusty: from dust or grayish color; Klepto: compulsive thief, from Greek kleptes

Cat names starting with D FAQ

What are good cat names that start with D?

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Our catalog has 47 cat names that start with D, including 16 marked female and 17 marked male.