Greek Mythology Cat Names: Zeus, Athena, Apollo and Hero Picks

Greek mythology has supplied names for stars, ships, and storms for thousands of years, and it works just as well for a cat. The pantheon alone gives you a ready cast of personalities: Zeus the thunderous king, Athena the clever strategist, Apollo the golden charmer, Artemis the swift huntress, and Hera the regal queen. Add the heroes, monsters, and cosmic figures of the myths and you have a naming source with a name to fit almost any cat, from a serene lap cat to a tiny terror who rules the household.

The trick is to match the myth to the cat. A bold, commanding cat suits Zeus, Ares, or Hera, while a graceful, watchful one fits Athena, Artemis, or Selene, goddess of the moon. Sun-warmed gold cats wear Apollo or Helios, sleek black cats carry Hades, Nyx, or Erebus from the night and underworld, and a quick, clever cat earns Hermes. Heroes like Achilles, Jason, and Perseus suit a brave adventurer, and a beautiful cat can be Aphrodite or Eros. Pairs come easily, from a bonded Zeus and Hera to twin sun-and-moon cats named Apollo and Artemis. Many of these names appear in our dictionary and are linked below with their meanings and pronunciation, so explore the full curated list and crown your cat with a name worthy of Olympus.