Cat names that start with D
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
SemiticCanaanite deity of agriculture, fertility, and the sea — literally 'fish' in Semitic languages
Dáinn
NorseNorse dwarf whose name may derive from 'to shine' — one of four dwarfs who guided the sun
Damasen
GreekIn Greek mythology, a giant or Titans — possibly related to 'damasis' meaning 'to tame'
Damu
SumerianSumerian god of vegetation, rebirth, and blood — associated with healing and renewal
Damysos
GreekGreek mythological giant — possibly derived from 'damos' meaning 'people' or 'subduer'
Daniela
SpanishGod is my judge
Danu
SanskritHindu mother goddess and daughter of Daksha — represents the waters and divine grace
Daphne
GreekFrom Greek 'daphne' meaning 'laurel tree' — transformed into a laurel to escape Apollo's pursuit
Darbuka
Turkish/ArabicGoblet-shaped hand drum
Dario
SpanishPossessing goodness
Dash
PixarThe super-speedy son in The Incredibles
Daulis
GreekDaughter of Cephisus, the river god — a minor nymph in Greek mythology
David
Davul
TurkishLarge double-headed ceremonial drum
Dawn
PokémonPokémon trainer from Sinnoh
Dean
Debussy
Deimos
GreekGreek god of dread and terror, personification of fear in mythology
Delcatty
PokémonEvolution of Skitty, Normal type
Deli Dumrul
TurkicThe reckless hero of the Book of Dede Korkut
Demi
Deneb
ArabicTail — bright star in Cygnus, the Swan
Dhūmāvatī
SanskritSmoke-formed; Hindu goddess of strife, chaos, and inauspiciousness
Diego
SpanishSupplanter
Diesel
LiteraryCharlie's Maine Coon in Miranda James's cozy mystery series
Dike
GreekGreek goddess of law, justice, and righteous order; daughter of Zeus and Themis
Dinah
LiteraryAlice's cat in Alice in Wonderland
Dione
GreekGreek Titaness and goddess; mother of Aphrodite, associated with divine feminine power
Diti
SanskritHindu goddess of the earth; mother of the Daityas, powerful divine beings
Dolly
Dolma
TurkishStuffed vegetables — grape leaves or peppers filled with rice and herbs
Doris
DreamWorksAn Ugly Stepsister-turned-bartender in Shrek 2
Dorofei
GreekGift of God — from Greek doron (gift) and theios (of God)
Dorothy
Dory
PixarThe forgetful blue tang in Finding Nemo
Draco
Harry PotterDraco Malfoy, snide Slytherin classmate
Dragon
LiteraryThe black-and-white cat in Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
Drake
Dre
Drosera
GreekFrom Greek droseros meaning dewy or moist — a water nymph in Greek mythology
Duchess
Pop cultureThe mother cat in Disney's The Aristocats
Duke
ModernNoble title
Duman
TurkishSmoke
Dumbledore
Harry PotterThe Hogwarts headmaster who shaped Harry's path
Dumpling
NaturePlump and soft
Durga
SanskritThe invincible one — Sanskrit name meaning difficult to reach or fortress
Dusty the Klepto Kitty
English, GreekDusty: 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?
Popular picks in our catalog include Daniela, Darbuka, Dario, Dash, David, Davul. Open any name to see its origin, meaning, and similar names.
How many cat names start with D?
Our catalog has 47 cat names that start with D, including 16 marked female and 17 marked male.