Cat names that start with L

The lazy hound in The Aristocats

Thin crispy flatbread topped with spiced minced meat

Well-spoken — Catalan short form of Eulalia

From Sanskrit, possibly derived from 'laksha' (goal, mark) or associated with lotus symbolism

A figure from Greek mythology whose exact identity carries competing ancient sources.

Shortened form of Lawrence, from Latin meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'laurel-crowned'

For a creamy-coated cat

Norse goddess associated with foliage and leaves, mother of Loki in some versions of mythology

Greek titan of air and the hunter's aim, god of invisibility and stealth

The vegetarian shark in Shark Tale

Small and round

Lion — popular Spanish boy's name and the zodiac constellation

Derived from Greek 'leon,' meaning 'lion'—symbol of strength and courage

Leonidas: 'lion-like,' from Greek; Romanov: imperial Russian family name

River of forgetfulness in the Greek underworld, from Greek meaning 'oblivion' or 'forgetfulness'

Joy

Mother of Apollo and Artemis in Greek mythology, persecuted by Hera during her pregnancy

Named after the Greek word for 'white' — an Oceanid nymph associated with purity

From Greek 'leukos' (white) — one of the deadly Sirens whose song lured sailors to their doom

Night; the heroine of the great love epic Leyla and Mecnun

The scales — zodiac constellation

Evolution of Purrloin, Dark type

The young book thief in Markus Zusak's WWII novel

From Greek 'ligos' meaning 'shrill' or 'clear' — a Siren whose voice was irresistibly piercing

The racing car protagonist of Cars

Internet-famous cat with a permanent kitten appearance

A water nymph and daughter of the river god Cephisus, associated with freshwater springs and purity

Pure; lily

A hypothesized dark second moon of Earth

Pokémon trainer from Alola

Flowering Pokémon, Grass type

From Greek 'limne' meaning 'lake' or 'marsh' — a freshwater nymph dwelling in wetlands

Lemon

The southwest wind in ancient Greek meteorology, one of the Anemoi (wind gods)

A water nymph from Greek mythology and mother of Narcissus

The fierce hacker from Stieg Larsson's Millennium series

Lion Cub Pokémon, Fire/Normal type

Short form of Olivia or Livia, from Latin meaning 'olive' or 'the living one'

Trickster god

Deep-fried dough balls soaked in syrup

Turkish delight

Internet meme of a hilariously elongated feline stretched across a road

Rabbit Pokémon, Normal type

The diminutive villain of Shrek

Greek water nymph, often associated with transformation and divine protection

A Chinese cat name; 'lou' may reference attraction or enthusiasm in Mandarin

From Latin 'Lucanus' meaning 'from Lucania' (a region in Italy); also means 'bringer of light'

Light

Latin for 'light-bringer' or 'morning star'—historically Venus, later associated with the devil in Christian tradition

A gentle song for sleep

Moon — also the most popular cat name in many US cities

Himalayan fashion cat who became an Instagram and Facebook sensation, known for her glamorous lifestyle.

Moon

Remus Lupin, the gentle werewolf Defense teacher

Gleam Eyes Pokémon, Electric type

Sweet, pale, tropical fruit

A faint northern constellation named for the wild cat

The lyre — small but storied northern constellation

The words of a song