Tiger
- Pronunciation
- [Ti-ger]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- A large, striped, carnivorous mammal from Asia.
- Origin
- Animal
Popularity & Rankings
Where Tiger places in real pet-name rankings, compiled from 2 attributed sources. iCatNames does not collect its own registration counts; these are third-party rankings, not a single combined score.
| Where it ranks | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Top male cat names | #19 | Rover (2025, U.S.) |
| United Kingdom, 1998 | #4 | Petplan UK, 1998 (via Wikipedia) |
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 Animal Cat Names
Other cat names that share Tiger’s Animal origin.
| Name | Meaning | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Bear | Large mammal with large head, bulky body and coarse thick fur | Male |
| Fox | A carnivorous mammal, related to the Dog, that has a long bushy tail. | Male |
| Sable | A carnivorous mammal of Northern Europe with soft, dark fur. | Female |
| Salmon | salmon, a fish | Male |
American Shorthair Cat Names
Cat names commonly associated with the AmericanShorthair breed, including Tiger.
| Name | Meaning | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron | shining light, high mountain, messenger | Male |
| Abby | My father rejoices. Biblical: the name of King David's third wife described a... | Female |
| Abigail | "my father is joyful" | Female |
| Agassi | Tennis player Andre Agassi | Male |
| Alabama | vegetation gatherers | Female |
| Alexis | "defending men" | Female |
| Ali | Muslim - Noble, Exalted, God, little, the highest | Male |
| Alpha | First Born | Female |
| Amber | A hard brownish-yellow fossil resin, precious jewel | Female |
| Apache | Native American tribe | Unisex |
| Apollo | the mythological god of light and truth | Male |
| Armstrong | strong arms | Male |
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Famous Cats Named Tiger
1 notable cat from books, films, comics, and pop culture who share the name Tiger.
- Tiger and Blacky US President Calvin Coolidge's cats when he and his family lived in the White House. Coolidge was known for hiding the cats about the house, prior to and during his presidency, leaving his wife, Grace Coolidge, to find and rescue them.
Famous People Named Tiger
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Tiger.
- Tiger Woods is a professional golfer and one of the most successful golfers of all time.
Tiger Cat Name Ideas
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- Looney Tunes Cat Names: Characters, Nicknames and 36 Cartoon Calls
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- Yellow-Eyed Cat Names: Gold, Amber and High-Contrast Calls
- KPop Demon Hunters Cat Names: Rumi, Derpy Tiger and Golden Stage Calls
- Mario Cat Names: Mushroom Kingdom Characters, Power-Ups and Cat-Suit Ideas
- Cat Names That Start With T: Toby, Tilly, Trixie and Clear T Calls
- Orange and White Cat Names: Citrus, Cream, Patches and Sunlit Picks
- Toe-Bean Cat Names: Mochi, Rose, Onyx and Paw-Pad Detail Picks
- Play-Tunnel Cat Names: Scout, Dash, Rustle and Peek-Through Picks
- Ear-Inspired Cat Names: Flick, Feather, Radar and Bright-Tipped Picks
- Cat Loaf Names: Brioche, Bean, Sphinx and Tucked-Paw Picks
- Big-Paw Cat Names: Atlas, Bear, Boots and Sturdy-Footed Picks
- Shoulder Cat Names: Atlas, Scout, Wren and High-Perch Picks
- Museum and Gallery Cat Names: Curator, Marble, Muse and Archive Picks
- Tail-Inspired Cat Names: Plume, Comet, Stripe and Curl Picks
- Pet Carrier Cat Names: Scout, Atlas, Nook and Travel-Crate Picks