October Cat Names, Names Inspired By October
Did your kitten come home in October, or do you simply love this crisp autumn month? October cat names are a wonderful way to celebrate the tenth month of the year, when leaves turn fiery red, pumpkins light up porches, and Halloween brings out witchy magic. October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Hispanic Heritage Month, plus it holds Thanksgiving in Canada. Whatever draws you to the season, an October cat name captures that cozy autumn spirit beautifully.
Great October cat names pull from fall colors, Halloween, and seasonal fun. Try Pumpkin for an orange tabby, Spice for a warm-coated girl, or Maple for a chestnut kitten. Salem, Hocus, and Poe lean into Halloween witchy charm. October itself works as a name, as do Autumn, Harvest, and Cider. Black cats suit Midnight, Raven, or Jinx. For a more playful pick, try Boo, Ghost, or Cauldron.
For more seasonal ideas, you can explore our autumn cat names and Halloween cat names collections. Orange kitten owners will also love our orange cat names and pumpkin cat names for extra autumn-toned inspiration.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham | Meaniing Father of a multitude Abraham the first of the Old Testament patriar... | Male | |
| Adelina | Sweet or noble | Female | Italian |
| Adeline | Sweet: of the nobility. Noble. | Female | |
| Afra | Doe | Female | Arabic |
| Alan | handsome, cheerful, noble | Male | Irish |
| Alexis | "defending men" | Female | English |
| Alfred | wise counsel | Male | English |
| Amalia | Industrious. Striving. | Female | Latinized |
| Amanda | Lovable | Female | Latin |
| Anthony | "priceless one" | Male | Latin |
| Asti | Presence | Unisex | |
| Augustus | Majestic dignity and grandeur. | Male | Latin |
| Aurelia | the golden one | Female | Latin |
| Bernice | bringer of victory | Female | Greek |
| Bordeaux | French wine region | Unisex | |
| Bride | Protective | Female | Irish |
| Bridget | Strength. Mythological Celtic goddess of fire and poetry. | Female | Anglicized |
| Brita | Of Bretagne, France | Unisex | English |
| Bruno | A masculine name from a Germanic word associated with brown. | Male | German |
| Burgundy | Region Of France, Color Of Wine | Male | English |
| Caleb | The bold one | Male | |
| Casper | Master of the treasure | Male | Dutch |
| Cassius | hollow | Male | Latin |
| Catherine | pure | Female | Greek |
| Celina | Heavenly | Unisex | English |
| Chianti | A dry table wine, usually red | Unisex | |
| Claret | A dry red wine | Female | Color |
| Cleo | From Cleopatra - Her father's glory | Female | Greek |
| Cleopatra | glory of the father | Female | Greek |
| Cordelia | In Shakespeare's King Lear a woman of rare honesty. | Female | Latin |
| Corinne | maiden | Female | |
| Daria | Rich | Female | Feminine |
| Delia | visible from delos | Female | Greek |
| Della | German, noble | Female | English |
| Demetrius | lover of the earth, given to the Earth goddess | Male | Greek |
| Denis | Mountain Of Zeus | Unisex | French |
| Dennis | Named for Saint Denys | Male | |
| Dina | From The Valley | Female | English |
| Dionysus | also Dionysos and Dionysis, Greek mythology: god of wine, also known as Bacchus | Unisex | |
| Dominic | Belonging To God | Male | English |
| Edsel | rich | Male | English |
| Edward | Guardian | Male | English |
| Edwin | prosperous friend, heir's axe | Male | English |
| Edwina | prosperous friend, heir's axe | Female | Feminine |
| Eleanor | light, mercy | Female | English |
| Ella | beautiful fairy woman, all | Female | |
| Ellie | bright shining one | Female | English |
| Eunice | victorious | Female | Greek |
| Fanchon | Free | Female | |
| Felice | combination of Faith and Elise, meaning Joy | Female | Italian |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are popular October cat names?
Popular October cat names include Pumpkin, Spice, Autumn, Maple, Cider, Salem, Poe, Boo, Raven, and Jinx. They capture autumn colors, Halloween magic, and the cozy fall season all at once.
Are October names only for black cats?
Not at all. While Halloween-themed October names (Midnight, Raven, Salem) suit black cats, fall-colored names like Pumpkin, Maple, Cider, and Harvest are perfect for orange tabbies, creams, and browns.
What are good Halloween-themed October cat names?
Try Salem, Hocus, Pocus, Boo, Ghost, Witchy, Cauldron, Poe, Midnight, and Jinx. Each one has a playful spooky edge that suits a October-adopted kitten with personality.
Can I name my cat after a fall food?
Yes, fall foods make great cat names. Pumpkin, Cider, Maple, Cinnamon, Gourd, Pecan, and Nutmeg all celebrate seasonal flavors and sound cozy when called.
What October-themed name suits a female cat?
Female cats suit Autumn, Spice, Maple, Hazel, Sabrina, Willow, Luna, or Hocus. Each one blends seasonal charm with a feminine sound.
Does October have a famous cat name?
Yes. Salem is famous from Sabrina the Teenage Witch, a beloved October-associated black cat character. Binx from Hocus Pocus is another iconic Halloween cat name perfect for an October adoption.