Female Gem Cat Names
There is a reason we call precious people 'gems', and the same logic makes gem cat names shine for the sparkling little creature sharing your home. Gemstones are formed by patience, pressure, and time, which is frankly how every bonded cat feels once you have loved her long enough. A gem cat name honors her rarity and the way she catches light, literally and metaphorically, in every pose.
Ruby is a warm classic for a red or orange kitten; Jade suits a green-eyed beauty and means 'precious stone' in Spanish; Opal shimmers on a multicolored or calico coat; Pearl, technically a gem of the sea, is perfect for a white girl; and Onyx gives a sleek black tom instant drama. Sapphire is regal for blue-point Siamese, and Amber glows on a honey-coated female.
Turn a gem cat name in your mouth like a jeweler turning a stone, the right one will catch the light. Pair these with our color cat names for tonal matches and our grey cat names for silvery gems. A gem name will sparkle on your kitten for a lifetime.
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| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra | Female | ||
| Amber | Female | ||
| Amethyst | Female | ||
| Anastasia | Female | ||
| Andromeda | Female | ||
| Anna | Female | ||
| Azure | Female | ||
| Bertha | Female | ||
| Betty | Female | ||
| Bianca | Female | ||
| Bijou | Female | ||
| Blanca | Female | ||
| Blanche | Female | ||
| Brooke | Female | ||
| Cameo | Female | ||
| Cara | Female | ||
| Carly | Female | ||
| Cassidy | Female | ||
| Cassiopeia | Female | ||
| Charlotte | Female | ||
| Cher | Female | ||
| Cheryl | Female | ||
| Cinnabar | Female | ||
| Clara | Female | ||
| Copper | Female | ||
| Coral | Female | ||
| Crystal | Female | ||
| Diamond | Female | ||
| Ebony | Female | ||
| Eden | Female | ||
| Edna | Female | ||
| Emerald | Female | ||
| Emery | Female | ||
| Emma | Connected with a Germanic element meaning whole or great | Female | Germanic-derived name |
| Erin | Female | ||
| Esmeralda | Female | ||
| Faith | Female | ||
| Fawn | Female | ||
| Galena | Female | ||
| Galina | Female | ||
| Garnet | Female | ||
| Gemma | Female | ||
| Goldie | Female | ||
| Grace | The English word grace | Female | English virtue name |
| Greta | Female | ||
| Gretchen | Female | ||
| Griselda | Female | ||
| Halle | Female | ||
| Hazel | The hazel tree or a light-brown colour | Female | English |
| Hope | Female |
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