Mythological Cat Names: Apollo, Athena, Loki and Luna

Correction, October 27, 2026: this revision replaces unsupported interpretations in the earlier version. The original publication date and URL are retained.

Four names with a documented mythological reference

A mythological name can refer to a figure or tradition even when its literal etymology is uncertain. The checked profiles below state the history supported by their references. The connection is a naming inspiration and does not predict a cat's character.

• Apollo: Apollo is the Latinized form of the Greek god’s name Apollon. The name’s literal meaning is uncertain. In mythology Apollo is associated with prophecy, music and healing, and later with the sun; those roles should not be presented as a direct translation of the name.
  Reference: Behind the Name: Apollo.
• Athena: Athena is the Greek goddess associated with wisdom and warfare and the patron goddess of Athens. The name’s literal meaning is not known. Goddess of war describes one mythological role; it is not a linguistic translation of Athena.
  Reference: Behind the Name: Athena.
• Loki: Loki is a figure in Norse mythology associated with trickery, magic and changing shape. The name itself has an uncertain meaning. The reference discusses a possible relationship with a Germanic word for lock, while leaving the derivation unsettled.
  Reference: Behind the Name: Loki.
• Luna: Luna is the Latin word for the moon and the name of a Roman moon goddess. The same spelling is also used in Spanish and Italian. The English pronunciation shown here applies to English usage; the source records different pronunciations in other languages.
  Reference: Behind the Name: Luna.

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A source can identify a deity or a later name form without settling an ancient word derivation. Keep those claims separate. Open the profile for the reference and the language or pronunciation variety documented there. If the literal meaning is uncertain, a specific story connection can still be the reason for choosing the name.

Limits of this selection

These four names were selected from the profiles with matching source-review records. They are not a comprehensive account of Greek, Roman, Norse or other religious traditions. The earlier report used legacy origin labels and keyword matches to quantify traditions; those fields had not all been independently checked, so the counts have been withdrawn.

This revision also removes unsupported deity-lineage claims, one-word translations for unspecified Japanese writings, and assertions about which religious concepts owners use most often. A database tag cannot verify a religious history, linguistic meaning or owner preference. Broader cultural coverage requires references for each specific claim.