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Aurora

Aurora is the Latin word for dawn and the name of the Roman goddess of the morning. The word meaning and mythological namesake are closely related references. This entry does not use them to infer a cat’s sleeping habits or preferred time of day.

Meaning
Dawn
Name or word origin
Latin

Sources and meaning notes

The Latin word and Roman goddess are supported by the edited name entry.

  • Behind the Name: Aurora The name form, its documented usage and the specific name-history relationships described here

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Catalog grouping: Female. This is a browsing label and does not restrict which cats can use the name.

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