Cat names that start with R
Looking for cat names with R? These 54 R 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 Ra, Rafael, Raikou, Rajah, Raki, Rakim.
The most common origins among R cat names here are Spanish (6), Greek (4), Harry Potter (4). Not sure yet? Try the cat name generatoror browse types of cat names by theme.
Ra
EgyptianSun god
Rādhā
SanskritThe divine consort of Krishna, embodying devotion, compassion, and divine love
Rafael
SpanishGod has healed
Raikou
PokémonThunder Pokémon, Electric type
Rajah
DisneyPrincess Jasmine's pet tiger in Aladdin
Raki
TurkishAnise-flavored spirit — Turkey's national drink
Rakim
Ramon
SpanishCounsel protection; wise protector
Randall
PixarThe lizard-monster villain in Monsters, Inc.
Rapsody
Raspberry
NatureTart and red-pink
Rati
SanskritHindu goddess of love, passion, and sexual pleasure; consort of Kama, the god of love
Ravel
Ravenclaw
Harry PotterThe Hogwarts house of wit, founded by Rowena Ravenclaw
Raye
Reba
Reggie
LatinShort form of Reginald, from Latin meaning 'royal ruler' or 'regal'
Regulus
LatinLittle king — brightest star in Leo
Reina
SpanishQueen
Remy
FrenchFrom French Rémy, derived from Latin Remigius meaning 'oarsman' or 'one who rows'
Ren
JapaneseLotus — a flower of beauty and resilience
Reṇukā
SanskritHindu and Indian folk goddess of fertility, agriculture, and renewal; mother of Parasurama in Hindu epic traditions
Requiem
Music written in remembrance
Reyes
SpanishKings — from "Los Reyes Magos"
Rhapsody
A free-flowing musical composition
Rhea
GreekGreek goddess of flowing streams; mother of Zeus in mythology
Rhodoessa
GreekRosy or rose-like nymph in Greek mythology
Rhodos
GreekFrom Greek rhódon, meaning 'rose'—goddess of the island Rhodes
Rhoecus
GreekA giant or nature spirit in Greek mythology, protector of trees
Rhythm
The pattern of beats in music
Richard Parker
LiteraryThe Bengal tiger in Yann Martel's Life of Pi
Riff
A short, repeated musical phrase
Rigel
ArabicFoot — bright blue star in Orion
Rihanna
Riku
JapaneseLand — earthy and grounded
River
NatureFlowing, peaceful
Rizzo
Pop cultureItalian surname; also a famous rat puppet character from The Muppets
Rodrigo
SpanishFame, renown
Rohini Devi
SanskritFrom Sanskrit; rohini means 'red cow' or 'glowing'—mother of Balarama in Hindu mythology
Rolf
GermanicFamous Germanic name meaning 'famous wolf' — a strong, wild name for a memorable cat
Ronald
Harry PotterRon Weasley, Harry's loyal best friend
Ronan
LiteraryThe dream-pulling Lynch brother in Maggie Stiefvater's Raven Cycle
Room 8
ModernNamed for a specific location, suggesting feline independence and a particular place to call home
Rosa
SpanishRose
Rosemary
LatinFragrant herb
Rowena
Harry PotterRowena Ravenclaw, founder of the eagle-house of wit
Roy
Rubble
ModernFragments of stone or debris; suggests resilience and strength
Rubeus
Harry PotterHagrid's first name — the half-giant Hogwarts gamekeeper
Rudiobus
CelticCeltic god of roads and journeys, representing protection and guidance
Rue
LiteraryThe young tribute from District 11 in The Hunger Games
Ruffnut
DreamWorksThe teen Viking twin in How to Train Your Dragon
Rusik
RussianDiminutive Russian form suggesting 'reddish' or 'rustic'—a humble, approachable name
Rye
NatureA hearty grain
Cat names starting with R FAQ
What are good cat names that start with R?
Popular picks in our catalog include Ra, Rafael, Raikou, Rajah, Raki, Rakim. Open any name to see its origin, meaning, and similar names.
How many cat names start with R?
Our catalog has 54 cat names that start with R, including 13 marked female and 18 marked male.