Bailey
- Pronunciation
- [Bai-ley]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- bailiff, fortification, able
- Origin
- Occupational
In the Middle Ages, a bailiff was a minor official of the law. Old Bailey, The Central Criminal Court in London, England.
Popularity & Rankings
Where Bailey places in real pet-name rankings, compiled from 1 attributed source. iCatNames does not collect its own registration counts; these are third-party rankings, not a single combined score.
| Where it ranks | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. cat names — top 100 | #44 | Rover (2025, U.S.) |
Data reused with attribution. Rover rankings are republished with Rover’s permission. See our methodology and the full trending cat names roundup.
Variant Forms
More Occupational Cat Names
Other cat names that share Bailey’s Occupational origin.
| Name | Meaning | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Bayley | law enforcer, bailiff | Female |
| Fisher | fisherman | Male |
| Foster | forest keeper | Male |
| Navigator | One who controls the course of a ship or airplane. | Male |
| Sailor | One who serves in the navy or works on a ship. | Male |
| Shepherd | one who heards sheep | Male |
British Shorthair Cat Names
Cat names commonly associated with the BritishShorthair breed, including Bailey.
| Name | Meaning | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey | God Is Joy | Unisex |
| Aberdeen | City in Scotland | Male |
| Alfie | wise counselor | Male |
| Alfred | wise counsel | Male |
| Alistair | defending warrior | Male |
| Amanda | Lovable | Female |
| Amy | Beloved. | Female |
| Andrew | manly, valiant, courageous | Male |
| Andy | Greek, "strong and manly" | Male |
| Angel | Angel | Male |
| Angela | Angel | Female |
| Arlene | pledge | Female |
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