Willow
Willow is an English nature name taken from the tree. Its word history goes back to Old English welig. Slender and graceful describe an association someone may make with the tree; they are not offered as literal translations of the name.
- Meaning
- The willow tree
- Name or word origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- English: /ˈwɪl.oʊ/
Sources and meaning notes
Tree imagery is distinguished from dictionary meaning. No temperament or health claim is inferred for a cat.
- Behind the Name: Willow Name history, usage and the pronunciation specified in this entry
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Catalog grouping: Female. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newly enrolled cats, 2025 | #9 | Healthy Paws enrolled cats (2025 data) |
| U.S. cat names — top 100 | #9 | 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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