Some people say a name is the “decision that shapes a lifetime”…we couldn’t agree more! Our goal is to provide the best experience for expecting you to find the perfect name for your cat or Cat. With the help of the thecatnames community, we’ve created a comprehensive list of diverse, unique, and popular names from around the globe. Each one is hand-picked by our top-notch editorial staff, with careful research and contributions coming directly from our community. So whether you are looking for Irish or
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Retro Female
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Homer
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Homer is an anglicised version of the Old Greek name Homeros which means 'hostage'. The most famous bearer of the name Homer currently is probably Homer Simpson of the cartoon series. Homeros is the original name of the person who wrote the epics Illiad and Odyssey.
Chen
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Chen originates in Chinese language and means "break of the day". Initially, it was used as a surname and as a surname it functions until today. Currently, it can also be used as both feminine and masculine given names. The Chen Dynasty was a famous Chinese dynasty in the 6th century.
Arnoud
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Arnoud is a Dutch variant of Arnold. Arnold is a compound of “arn”, which means 'eagle', and “wald”, which means 'powerful or strong'. It is common in both the English as well as German speaking worlds.
Ferko
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Ferko is a diminutive of Ferenc, itself a Hungarian variant of Francis. Francis is an English and French name that has origins in Latin. It comes from the Latin personal name 'Franciscus', which was the Latin name for a French man.
Cesar
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The name Cesar is of Latin origins and it means "head full of hair". It is a variant of the English name Caesar, used in France, Portugal and Spain.
Dimple
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Dimple originates in English language and it is taken from the word for a facial feature, a small indentation in the chin or cheek, usually notable when a person smiles. As a feminine given name it is very rare in the United States.
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