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Cat names that start with N

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Looking for cat names with N? These 44 N 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 Nacho, Naga, Nala, Nami, Napoleon, Narvi.

The most common origins among N cat names here are Greek (8), Latin (4), Japanese (3). Not sure yet? Try the cat name generatoror browse types of cat names by theme.

Nacho

Spanish

Cheesy and fun-loving

Naga

Literary

A character from Scott Hawkins's The Library at Mount Char

Nala

Disney

Simba's lifelong companion and queen in The Lion King

Nala Cat

Nature

Nala means lion in Swahili, popularized by The Lion King.

Nami

Japanese

Wave — like the ocean

Nana

Greek

In Greek mythology, a nymph and daughter of the river-god Sangarius

Napoleon

Disney

The pompous hound in The Aristocats

Naro

Modern

A Siamese-descended cat of notable ancestry, famous from early cat documentation

Narvi

Norse

A small moon of Saturn

Nas

Natsumi Hayashi

Japanese

Known for her surreal self-portrait series 'Falling and Catching My Body'; her feline name reflects her artistic vision

Navadurgā

Sanskrit

Nine divine manifestations of the goddess Durgā in Hindu tradition

Nazlı

Turkish

Coy, coquettish

Nefertiti

Egyptian

The beautiful one has come

Neko

Japanese

Literally "cat"

Nelson

English

Old English patronymic; son of Neil or Neal

Nemea

Greek

In Greek mythology, a naiad (water nymph); daughter of the river-god Asopus or Zeus

Nemesis

Greek

Greek goddess of retribution, vengeance, and divine justice against arrogance

Nemo

Pixar

The lost clownfish son in Finding Nemo

Nephele

Greek

From Greek 'nephos' (cloud) — a cloud-form goddess, mother of the golden ram

Neptune

Latin

The blue ice giant and Roman god of the sea

Nereus

Greek

From Greek 'neros' (wet) — an ancient sea god, the 'old man of the sea'

Neville

Harry Potter

Neville Longbottom, Gryffindor's quiet hero

Ney

Persian/Turkish

Reed flute used in Sufi ceremonies — its sound represents the soul's longing

Niall

Nicki

Nike

Greek

Greek goddess of victory, triumph, and athletic prowess

Nilus

Latin

From Latin — the river god of the Nile, embodying fertility and abundance

Nina

Ninetales

Pokémon

Fox Pokémon, Fire type

Ninhursag

Sumerian

Sumerian 'nin' (lady) + 'hursag' (mountain) — mother goddess of the earth and fertility

Ninkurra

Sumerian

Sumerian deity name, possibly meaning 'lady of the mountain' or related to healing and crafts

Nirṛti

Sanskrit

Sanskrit word meaning sorrow, decay, or cosmic disorder — a destructive Hindu deity

Nirvana

Noodle

Nature

Long and wiggly

Nora

Latin

From Latin 'honor' — meaning honorable or renowned

Norah

Notus

Greek

The god of the south wind in Greek mythology, bringer of late summer storms and rain

Noutti

Finnish

A Finnish cat who inspired the creation of the character Carrot

Nova

Latin

A star that suddenly increases in brightness

Nuodėgulis

Lithuanian

A Lithuanian cat who became a symbol of national broadcasting independence

Nutmeg

Nature

A warming spice — warm, comforting, and long-lasting

Nüwa

Chinese

Chinese creator goddess who repaired the sky and established order in the cosmos

Nyx

Greek

Greek goddess of night — and a moon of Pluto

Cat names starting with N FAQ

What are good cat names that start with N?

Popular picks in our catalog include Nacho, Naga, Nala, Nami, Napoleon, Narvi. Open any name to see its origin, meaning, and similar names.

How many cat names start with N?

Our catalog has 44 cat names that start with N, including 20 marked female and 8 marked male.