Taylor Swift Cat Names: Meredith, Olivia, Benjamin and Eras Picks
Taylor Swift is one of pop music best-known cat people, and her own cats give you a head start on naming. She has three: Meredith Grey and Olivia Benson, both Scottish Folds named after television detectives and doctors, and Benjamin Button, a Ragdoll she adopted during a music video shoot. Between her pets, her songs, and her run of distinct album eras, the Swift world offers an unusually deep and playful naming kit for a cat.
The most direct route is to borrow from her actual cats: Meredith, Olivia, and Benjamin all make handsome, slightly formal names that suit a dignified housecat. From there you can name by era, matching your cat coat or mood to an album: a soft, romantic cat for Lover, a moody one for Reputation or Folklore, a sparkly showcat for 1989, a cozy storyteller for Evermore. Song and lyric names add another layer, from gentle picks to bold ones. Color helps you choose, with pale cream cats leaning Lover or Fearless and sleek black cats leaning Reputation. Pairs work nicely too, like a Meredith and Olivia duo that echoes her own bonded cats. Many of these names appear in our dictionary and are linked below with their meanings, so browse the full curated list and find the track that fits the cat in your life.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | majestic, venerable | Male | |
| Benjamin | son of my right hand | Male | |
| Betty | Devoted to God | Female | English |
| Cardigan | Knitted sweater | Unisex | |
| Champagne | French region | Unisex | |
| Cherry | Various trees that produce red to black fruit. | Female | Fruit |
| Clara | bright, clear | Female | Latin |
| Daisy | Day's eye. A flower name. | Female | |
| Daylight | Light from the sun | Unisex | |
| Dorothea | Gift Of God | Female | Dutch |
| Drew | sturdy, vision | Male | English |
| Epiphany | manifestation, striking appearance | Female | Word |
| Fearless | Without fear | Unisex | |
| Florida | flowery | Female | Latin |
| Golden | Blond | Male | English |
| Gray | English, the son of the bailiff | Male | Color |
| Holly | Holy | Female | English |
| Honey | Term of endearment. Sweet syrup produced by bees | Female | Word |
| Ivy | ivy plant, a wine | Female | Plant |
| James | From Jacob - To fill the place of another, supplanter. | Male | English |
| Juliet | youthful | Female | English |
| Karma | Fate or destiny (Hinduism and Buddhism) | Female | Hindi |
| Lavender | Lavender, A Purple Flower | Female | English |
| London | fierce ruler of the world | Female | English |
| Lover | Unisex | ||
| Maple | Deciduous tree known for it's autumn colour. | Female | Tree |
| Meredith | great ruler | Female | Welsh |
| Midnight | Intense darkness, the middle of the night | Male | English |
| Moon | Moon | Female | American |
| Olivia | Olive | Female | Latin |
| Peter | A rock. Peter the biblical fisherman and apostle had impulsive nature and roc... | Male | Greek |
| Red | A primary colour resembling the colour of blood | Male | Color |
| Romeo | pilgrim to Rome | Male | Italian |
| Ruby | Jewel | Female | Latin |
| Seven | Seven | Male | |
| Sparks | Unisex | ||
| Stephen | crown | Male | Greek |
| Sun | obedient | Female | Korean |
| Tim | Greek, honoring God | Male | Greek |
| Willow | Slender:graceful. From the willow tree noted for slender graceful branches an... | Female | English |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are Taylor Swift cats names?
Taylor Swift has three cats: Meredith Grey and Olivia Benson, both Scottish Folds, and Benjamin Button, a Ragdoll. Meredith and Olivia are named after television characters, while Benjamin was adopted during a video shoot. All three names are popular with fans who want to nod to her without using a song title.
Who are Meredith and Olivia named after?
Meredith Grey is named after the lead character of the medical drama Grey Anatomy, and Olivia Benson after the detective from Law and Order Special Victims Unit. The pairing of a doctor and a detective gives the two cats a fun theme, and both names suit a poised, intelligent cat.
How do I pick a name by Taylor Swift era?
Match your cat mood and coat to an album. A gentle, affectionate cat fits Lover, a dramatic or sleek black cat suits Reputation, a sparkly attention-seeker leans 1989, and a quiet, cozy cat fits Folklore or Evermore. The era approach lets you choose a vibe first, then a specific name within it.
What Taylor Swift names work for a black cat?
The Reputation era is the natural home for a black cat, so names tied to that darker, bolder period fit well. Sleek, one-word picks suit a glossy dark coat, and a mysterious black cat can carry a moody Folklore name too. Choose something short and striking to match the look.
Can I name two cats with a Swift theme?
Yes. The easiest pairing borrows her own bonded cats, Meredith and Olivia, which already sound good together. You can also pair two contrasting eras, like a soft Lover cat and a bold Reputation cat, or two song names that share a feel. Pick names that suit each cat personality.
Are these names good for any cat or just Scottish Folds?
Any cat. While Swift own cats are two Scottish Folds and a Ragdoll, the names themselves work on any breed or moggy. Meredith, Olivia, and Benjamin suit a dignified cat of any kind, and era and song names depend on personality and coat rather than pedigree.