Mythological Cat Names

If you have ever looked into your cat's eyes at dusk and felt like she carries an older, wiser story, you are in good company. Ancient cultures from Egypt to Norway treated cats as sacred, which is why mythological cat names feel so natural; you are simply rejoining a long tradition of cat owners who saw something divine in their pets. For the reader who loves Greek, Roman, Egyptian, or Norse tales, a mythological cat name is a small daily tribute to those stories.

Mythological cat names stretch across pantheons, so you can match your kitten to her character. Athena suits a clever, watchful female cat, while Zeus works for a confident tom who rules the sofa. Bastet, the Egyptian goddess of cats, is a lovely choice for a regal dark-coated queen, and Loki fits a mischievous kitten who steals hair ties and disappears under the bed. Hera, Apollo, Thor, Freya, and Anubis all bring their own weight of legend to your home.

When choosing a mythological cat name, say it three or four times and imagine calling it up the stairs; the sound should feel easy, not ceremonial. Pairing a mythological name with a modern everyday nickname, such as Athena and Teenie, keeps things warm. For more story-rich ideas, browse our literary cat names, Shakespeare cat names, and magical cat names collections, which all pair beautifully with mythology. Choose a mythological cat name worthy of your little household deity.