Binx
Binx can refer to Thackery Binx in Disney’s Hocus Pocus. Disney’s film reference describes a boy transformed into a cat after interfering with the witches. This documents a character-based naming reference, rather than a linguistic translation or an origin for every use of Binx.
- Meaning
- A reference to Thackery Binx in Hocus Pocus
Sources and meaning notes
A specific fictional namesake is documented. A literal word meaning and language of origin remain unassigned.
- Disney D23: Hocus Pocus Thackery Binx and the boy’s transformation into a cat
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Catalog grouping: Unisex. This is a browsing label and does not restrict which cats can use the name.
Popularity in cited datasets
Each position below belongs to its publisher’s sample and time period. These are not iCatNames registration counts or a combined ranking.
| Dataset scope | Position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. cat names — top 100 | #20 | Rover catalog (checked 2026-10-26; undated) |
An undated catalog checked in 2026 is not a 2025 annual result. Historical reports keep their published period. Source records on this page were checked on 2026-10-26.
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