Vintage Cat Names: Old-School Charm for Modern Cats

There’s something timeless about vintage names—they’re classic, charming, and full of character, just like your cat! Whether your feline has the grace of Gatsby or the sass of Scarlett, this list of vintage cat names will inspire you to give your kitty a name with old-school charm that never goes out of style. Let’s dive into the best vintage names for your modern-day furball!

A

1. Albert 🧠 – A traditional name of German origin meaning “noble and bright.”
2. Alice 👒 – A classic English name derived from the Old French name Aalis, meaning “noble.”
3. Agnes 🕊️ – A Greek name meaning “pure” or “holy.”
4. Archie 🎩 – A shortened form of Archibald, of German origin, meaning “genuine and bold.”
5. Arthur 🛡️ – Derived from the Celtic word “artos,” meaning “bear,” often associated with the legendary King Arthur.
6. Audrey 🌟 – Of English origin, meaning “noble strength.”
7. Amos 📜 – A biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning “carried by God.”
8. Annie 🌼 – A diminutive of Anne, meaning “grace” or “favour.”
9. Albertine 💎 – A feminine variation of Albert, meaning “bright and noble.”
10. Ada 🎀 – Of German origin, meaning “noble” or “nobility.”

B

1. Betsy 🌺 – A diminutive of Elizabeth, of Hebrew origin, meaning “God is my oath.”
2. Beatrice 😊 – From Latin, meaning “she who brings happiness.” Also the heroine in Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.
3. Barnaby 🐻 – A variant of Barnabas, of Aramaic origin, meaning “son of consolation.”
4. Bonnie 🍀 – A Scottish name meaning “pretty” or “good.”
5. Bessie 🐮 – A shortened form of Elizabeth, meaning “God is my oath.”
6. Basil 🌿 – Of Greek origin, meaning “kingly” or “royal.”
7. Bridget ☘️ – An Irish name meaning “exalted one.”
8. Bernard 🐻 – A German name meaning “brave as a bear.”
9. Blanche 🤍 – Of French origin, meaning “white” or “pure.”
10. Bertie 🦜 – A diminutive of Albert or Bertram, meaning “bright” or “noble.”

C

1. Clarence ✨ – A Latin name meaning “bright” or “clear.”
2. Clara 💫 – Derived from the Latin word “clarus,” meaning “clear” or “bright.”
3. Cecil 👓 – A name of Latin origin, meaning “blind,” often associated with nobility.
4. Clementine 🍊 – Of French origin, meaning “mild” or “merciful.”
5. Cornelius 🐚 – A Roman name meaning “horn,” often associated with Saint Cornelius.
6. Cora 👑 – A Greek name meaning “maiden,” associated with the goddess Persephone.
7. Chester 🏰 – Of Latin origin, meaning “fortress” or “camp.”
8. Constance 🕊️ – A Latin name meaning “steadfast” or “constant.”
9. Clyde 🌊 – A Scottish name, derived from the River Clyde in Scotland.
10. Cyril 🦁 – From the Greek word “kyrios,” meaning “lord.”

D

1. Daisy 🌼 – A cheerful English name, derived from the flower, symbolising purity and innocence.
2. Doris 🌊 – Of Greek origin, meaning “gift,” often linked to the sea goddess.
3. Duncan 🛡️ – A Scottish name meaning “dark warrior.”
4. Daphne 🍃 – A Greek name meaning “laurel,” associated with the myth of the nymph Daphne.
5. Delilah 💃 – A Hebrew name meaning “delicate,” known from the biblical story of Samson and Delilah.
6. Douglas 🌲 – A Scottish name meaning “dark river.”
7. Dorothy 🏠 – Of Greek origin, meaning “gift of God.” Made famous by Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz.
8. Dottie 🎀 – A diminutive of Dorothy, meaning “gift of God.”
9. Dudley 🏞️ – An English name meaning “people’s field.”
10. Dexter 🎩 – Of Latin origin, meaning “right-handed” or “skilled.”

“Ever since we named our cat ‘Arthur’, he’s been acting like the king of the house—I’m just waiting for him to pull a mini Excalibur out of the scratching post!” 🐱⚔️

E

1. Edward 👑 – An Old English name meaning “wealthy guardian.” Famous bearers include King Edward I and Edward VIII.
2. Elsie 🌸 – A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning “God is my oath.”
3. Edith 📜 – Of Old English origin, meaning “riches” or “blessed.”
4. Ethel 👵 – An Old English name meaning “noble.”
5. Ernest 📖 – A German name meaning “serious” or “determined,” made famous by Ernest Hemingway, the celebrated author.
6. Esther ⭐ – Of Persian origin, meaning “star.”
7. Emmett 🤝 – An English name meaning “universal.”
8. Effie 💬 – A diminutive of Euphemia, meaning “well-spoken.”
9. Earl 🎖️ – An English title of nobility, meaning “warrior” or “nobleman.”
10. Eliza 🎼 – A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning “God is my oath.”

F

1. Florence 🌺 – A Latin name meaning “flourishing” or “prosperous,” made famous by Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
2. Frank 🤝 – A German name meaning “free man.”
3. Fanny 🎀 – A diminutive of Frances, meaning “free one.”
4. Felix 😺 – A Latin name meaning “happy” or “fortunate.”
5. Francis 🕊️ – Of Latin origin, meaning “Frenchman” or “free man.”
6. Flossie 🧵 – A diminutive of Florence, meaning “flourishing.”
7. Frederick 🛡️ – A German name meaning “peaceful ruler.”
8. Flora 🌸 – Of Latin origin, meaning “flower,” associated with the Roman goddess of flowers.
9. Fergus 🗡️ – A Scottish name meaning “man of force.”
10. Frances 💖 – Of Latin origin, meaning “free one.”

G

1. Gladys 🌿 – A Welsh name meaning “land” or “nation.”
2. George 🚜 – Of Greek origin, meaning “farmer” or “earth worker.” Famous Georges include George Washington and George Orwell.
3. Gertrude 🦢 – A German name meaning “strength of a spear.”
4. Gilbert 📚 – Of German origin, meaning “bright pledge.”
5. Greta 💎 – A diminutive of Margaret, meaning “pearl.”
6. Gregory 👀 – A Greek name meaning “watchful” or “alert.”
7. Gertie 🧶 – A diminutive of Gertrude, meaning “strength of a spear.”
8. Gideon 🛡️ – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “mighty warrior.”
9. Geraldine 👑 – A feminine form of Gerald, meaning “rule of the spear.”
10. Gus 🎩 – A shortened form of Augustus, meaning “great” or “venerable.”

H

1. Harriet 📚 – An English name meaning “ruler of the home,” made famous by Harriet Tubman, the famed American abolitionist.
2. Henry 👑 – Of German origin, meaning “home ruler.” Popularised by King Henry VIII of England.
3. Hazel 🌰 – A nature-inspired name, derived from the hazel tree.
4. Herbert ⚔️ – A German name meaning “bright warrior.”
5. Horace ⌛ – Of Latin origin, meaning “timekeeper,” linked to the famous Roman poet Horace.
6. Hattie 🎀 – A diminutive of Harriet, meaning “ruler of the home.”
7. Hugo 🧠 – A German name meaning “mind” or “intellect.”
8. Hilda ⚔️ – Of German origin, meaning “battle woman.”
9. Humphrey 🕶️ – A German name meaning “peaceful warrior,” once borne by actor Humphrey Bogart.
10. Hector 🛡️ – Of Greek origin, meaning “steadfast,” a famous Trojan hero in The Iliad.

“Meet ‘Barnaby’, our cat who believes he’s a pirate—he’s always after our ‘booty’ (mostly socks)!” 🏴‍☠️🐾

I

1. Ivy 🍃 – An English nature-inspired name, symbolising fidelity.
2. Ivor 🏹 – A Scandinavian name meaning “archer” or “bow warrior.”
3. Irene ✌️ – Of Greek origin, meaning “peace,” associated with Saint Irene.
4. Irving 🌳 – A Scottish name meaning “green river.”
5. Iris 🌈 – Of Greek origin, meaning “rainbow,” also the name of a flower.
6. Inez 💫 – A Spanish variation of Agnes, meaning “pure.”
7. Isidore 🎁 – Of Greek origin, meaning “gift of Isis,” the Egyptian goddess.
8. Imogen 👧 – A Celtic name meaning “maiden” or “innocent.”
9. Ingrid 🎥 – A Scandinavian name meaning “fair” or “beautiful,” famously borne by actress Ingrid Bergman.
10. Ivan 🙏 – A Slavic form of John, meaning “God is gracious.”

J

1. Jasper 💎 – A Persian name meaning “treasurer,” often linked to one of the wise men in Christian tradition.
2. Josephine 🌹 – A French name meaning “God will increase.”
3. Joyce 😊 – Of Latin origin, meaning “lord” or “joyous.”
4. Julian 🌙 – A Latin name meaning “youthful” or “downy-bearded.”
5. Joan 🛡️ – An English form of John, meaning “God is gracious.” Joan of Arc is a famous bearer.
6. June 🌞 – Derived from the month name, symbolising youth and vitality.
7. Jethro 🎶 – A Hebrew name meaning “excellence” or “overflow,” famously associated with Jethro Tull, the British rock band.
8. Julius 🏛️ – A Roman family name, possibly meaning “youthful.” Most famously associated with Julius Caesar.
9. Judith 💐 – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “praised.”
10. Jack ⚓ – A diminutive of John, meaning “God is gracious.” Famously associated with Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean.

K

1. Kenneth 🔥 – Of Scottish origin, meaning “born of fire” or “handsome.”
2. Kitty 🐱 – A diminutive of Katherine, meaning “pure,” famously borne by Kitty Hawk, where the Wright brothers first flew.
3. Keith 🌲 – A Scottish name meaning “wood” or “forest.”
4. Kathleen 💖 – An Irish form of Katherine, meaning “pure.”
5. Kelvin 🌊 – A Scottish name derived from a river in Scotland.
6. Kester ✝️ – A Scottish form of Christopher, meaning “bearer of Christ.”
7. Kate 🎀 – A diminutive of Katherine, meaning “pure,” famously associated with Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.
8. Kingsley 👑🌳 – An English name meaning “king’s meadow.”
9. Kira 👑 – Of Russian origin, meaning “leader” or “ruler.”
10. Knox 🏔️ – A Scottish name meaning “round hill,” famously linked to Fort Knox.

L

1. Lillian 🌸 – A Latin name derived from the lily flower, symbolising purity.
2. Leonard 🦁 – Of German origin, meaning “brave lion.” Famously borne by actor Leonard Nimoy.
3. Lucy 💡 – A Latin name meaning “light” or “illumination.” Associated with Lucy from Peanuts and Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.
4. Lawrence 🌿 – A Latin name meaning “from Laurentum,” a Roman city known for its laurel trees.
5. Lottie 🎀 – A diminutive of Charlotte, meaning “free man.”
6. Leopold 🦁 – A German name meaning “brave people.”
7. Louisa 🌺 – A feminine form of Louis, meaning “famous warrior.”
8. Lionel 🦁 – A French name meaning “young lion.” Famous bearer Lionel Messi, the footballer.
9. Loretta 🌳 – Of Italian origin, meaning “laurel tree.”
10. Lloyd ⚪ – A Welsh name meaning “grey-haired” or “holy.”

“Our cat ‘Agnes’ insists on sitting on the TV remote. Perhaps ‘pure’ means pure mischief!” 😸

M

1. Mabel 💖 – A Latin name meaning “lovable” or “beautiful.”
2. Martha 🍞 – Of Aramaic origin, meaning “lady” or “mistress.”
3. Mildred 🌼 – An Old English name meaning “gentle strength.”
4. Maurice 🌑 – Of Latin origin, meaning “dark-skinned” or “Moorish.”
5. Myrtle 🌿 – A nature name, derived from the evergreen shrub symbolising love and immortality.
6. Matilda ⚔️ – A German name meaning “battle strength.”
7. Maude 🛡️ – A Germanic name meaning “mighty in battle.” Famous bearer: Maude from Downton Abbey.
8. Milton 🏡 – An English name meaning “mill town.”
9. Malcolm 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 – A Scottish name meaning “devotee of Saint Columba.”
10. Minnie 🎀 – A diminutive of Wilhelmina, meaning “resolute protector.” Famously associated with Minnie Mouse.

N

1. Norman 🧭 – Of English origin, meaning “northman” or “Norseman.”
2. Nora 💫 – A diminutive of Honora, meaning “honour” or “light.”
3. Nellie 🌟 – A diminutive of Eleanor, meaning “shining light.”
4. Neville 🧙‍♂️ – A French name meaning “new town.” Famous bearer: Neville Longbottom from Harry Potter.
5. Nancy 🌹 – A diminutive of Anne, meaning “grace.” Famous bearers include Nancy Sinatra and Nancy Reagan.
6. Newton 🧪 – An English name meaning “new town” or “settlement,” famously associated with Isaac Newton, the physicist.
7. Nola 🎶 – Of Irish origin, meaning “famous” or “fair.”
8. Nettie 🌸 – A diminutive of names like Annette or Jeanette, meaning “grace.”
9. Nigel 🛡️ – A Latin name meaning “champion” or “black.”
10. Ned 👑 – A diminutive of Edward, meaning “wealthy guardian.”

O

1. Oscar 🏆 – Of Old Norse origin, meaning “God’s spear.” Famously borne by Oscar Wilde, a 19th-century literary genius.
2. Olive 🕊️ – Derived from the olive tree, symbolising peace.
3. Orson 🐻 – A Latin name meaning “bear cub.” Associated with Orson Welles, the filmmaker behind Citizen Kane.
4. Opal 💎 – A gemstone name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “jewel.”
5. Otis 💰 – A German name meaning “wealth” or “prosperity.”
6. Owen 🗡️ – A Welsh name meaning “young warrior.”
7. Octavia 🎻 – A Roman name meaning “eighth.” Associated with Octavia Butler, the science fiction author.
8. Oliver 🌳 – A Latin name derived from “olive tree.” Famously borne by Oliver Twist, the Dickensian character.
9. Orville 🛩️ – A French name meaning “golden town.”
10. Otto 💰 – A German name meaning “wealth” or “fortune.”

P

1. Percy 🗡️ – A French name derived from “pierced valley.” Famously associated with Percy Bysshe Shelley, the poet.
2. Pearl 💎 – Derived from the precious gemstone, symbolising purity and wisdom.
3. Phyllis 🌿 – A Greek name meaning “foliage” or “green bough.”
4. Prudence 🕊️ – Of Latin origin, meaning “cautious” or “wise.” Associated with Prudence Farrow, the muse behind the Beatles’ “Dear Prudence.”
5. Patrick ☘️ – A Latin name meaning “nobleman” or “patrician.” Famously borne by Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
6. Pansy 🌸 – Derived from the flower, symbolising remembrance and thought.
7. Primrose 🌷 – A Scottish name derived from the flower, meaning “first rose.”
8. Peter 🪨 – Of Greek origin, meaning “rock” or “stone.” Famous bearers include Peter Pan and Saint Peter.
9. Peggy 🎭 – A diminutive of Margaret, meaning “pearl.” Famously associated with Peggy Carter from Marvel.
10. Paul 🎸 – A Latin name meaning “small” or “humble.” Famous bearers include Paul McCartney of The Beatles.

“We named our kitten ‘Dottie’, and now she leaves a trail of toys everywhere—connecting the dots has never been so fun!” 😹

Q

1. Quincy 🎩 – Of Latin origin, meaning “fifth,” often used for the fifth-born child.
2. Queenie 👑 – A diminutive of “Queen,” symbolising royalty and grace.
3. Quentin 🖐️ – A Latin name meaning “fifth,” historically used for the fifth-born child.
4. Quintus 🏛️ – A Roman name meaning “fifth,” popular in ancient Roman families.
5. Quincey 🎓 – A variation of Quincy, meaning “fifth-born” or “estate of the fifth son.”
6. Quintina 🎀 – The feminine form of Quintin, meaning “fifth.”
7. Quirin 🗡️ – Of German origin, meaning “spear bearer.”
8. Quinlan ⚔️ – An Irish name meaning “graceful warrior.”
9. Queen 👑 – Symbolising royalty, grace, and power.
10. Quay ⚓ – Of English origin, meaning “wharf” or “landing place.”

R

1. Rosie 🌹 – A diminutive of Rose, symbolising love and beauty. Associated with Rosie the Riveter, the cultural icon of World War II.
2. Rupert 🎬 – Of German origin, meaning “bright fame.” Famously borne by Rupert Grint, the actor who played Ron Weasley in Harry Potter.
3. Ralph 🐺 – An Old English name meaning “wolf counsellor.” Famous bearer: American author Ralph Waldo Emerson.
4. Ruby ❤️ – A Latin name derived from the red gemstone, symbolising passion and energy.
5. Reggie 🏆 – A diminutive of Reginald, meaning “ruler’s advisor.”
6. Rosemary 🌿 – A Latin name meaning “dew of the sea,” also a fragrant herb.
7. Roger 🎖️ – A German name meaning “famous spear.” Known for the phrase “Roger that,” used in aviation.
8. Roscoe 🌳 – An Old Norse name meaning “deer forest.”
9. Rowena 📚 – A Germanic name meaning “fame” or “joy.” Rowena Ravenclaw is a founding character in Harry Potter.
10. Ruth 🤝 – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “friend” or “companion.” Associated with Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the U.S. Supreme Court justice.

S

1. Stanley 🎬 – Of Old English origin, meaning “stone clearing.” Famously associated with filmmaker Stanley Kubrick.
2. Sylvia 🌳 – A Latin name meaning “from the forest” or “woods.” Famous bearer: Sylvia Plath, the poet and novelist.
3. Simon 👂 – A Hebrew name meaning “to hear” or “listen.” Known for “Simon Says,” the popular children’s game.
4. Stella ⭐ – A Latin name meaning “star.” Famously featured in Tennessee Williams’ play A Streetcar Named Desire.
5. Sidney 🌆 – An English name meaning “wide meadow.”
6. Susan 🌸 – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “lily” or “graceful lily.”
7. Selma 🛡️ – A German name meaning “divine protection.”
8. Samuel 🎥 – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “heard by God.” Famous bearer: Samuel L. Jackson, the actor.
9. Sophie 📚 – A Greek name meaning “wisdom.” Associated with Sophie’s Choice, the classic novel and film.
10. Solomon 🕊️ – A Hebrew name meaning “peace,” known for King Solomon, famed for his wisdom in the Bible.

T

1. Theodore 🎩 – Of Greek origin, meaning “gift of God.” Famously borne by Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th U.S. president.
2. Tess 📖 – A diminutive of Teresa, meaning “to harvest,” made famous by Thomas Hardy’s novel Tess of the d’Urbervilles.
3. Thomas 🕊️ – Of Aramaic origin, meaning “twin.” Famous bearer: Thomas Edison, the inventor.
4. Thelma 🎥 – A Greek name meaning “will” or “desire.” Known from the film Thelma & Louise.
5. Thaddeus ❤️ – A Greek name meaning “courageous heart.”
6. Tilly 🎀 – A diminutive of Matilda, meaning “battle strength.”
7. Tobias 🙏 – A Greek name meaning “God is good,” often shortened to Toby.
8. Tillie 🌸 – A diminutive of Matilda, meaning “mighty in battle.”
9. Tessa 🌷 – A diminutive of Theresa, meaning “harvest.” Known from the Divergent series, with character Tessa Gray.
10. Timothy ✝️ – Of Greek origin, meaning “honouring God.”

“Our cat ‘Florence’ thinks she’s a nurse, always knocking over the plasters and bandages. Who needs a first aid kit when you’ve got a feline Nightingale?” 🩺🐈

U

1. Ursula 🐻 – A Latin name meaning “little bear,” famously borne by Ursula K. Le Guin, the science fiction author.
2. Ulysses 🌊 – A Greek name, the Latinised form of Odysseus, meaning “wrathful.” Famously linked to James Joyce’s novel Ulysses.
3. Una 🐑 – An Irish name meaning “lamb.”
4. Uriah ✨ – A Hebrew name meaning “God is my light.” Known from Uriah Heep, the character in Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield.
5. Ula 💎 – Of Celtic origin, meaning “gem of the sea.”
6. Unity 🤝 – A virtue name symbolising harmony and togetherness.
7. Urban 🌆 – A Latin name meaning “from the city.” Several Popes have borne the name Urban.
8. Upton 🏘️ – An English name meaning “upper town,” famously borne by Upton Sinclair, author of The Jungle.
9. Ursa 🌌 – Of Latin origin, meaning “bear,” famously used for Ursa Major, the constellation.
10. Umberto 🛡️ – An Italian name meaning “bright warrior,” famously borne by Umberto Eco, the Italian novelist.

V

1. Violet 💜 – A Latin name derived from the flower, symbolising modesty and faithfulness. Violet Beauregarde is a character in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
2. Vernon 🌳 – A French name meaning “alder grove.”
3. Victor 🏆 – Of Latin origin, meaning “conqueror” or “victorious.” Victor Hugo, the French novelist who wrote Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.
4. Vera 💖 – Of Latin origin, meaning “truth” or “faith.”
5. Vincent 🎨 – A Latin name meaning “conquering” or “to conquer.” Famous bearer: Vincent van Gogh, the painter.
6. Vinnie 🎩 – A diminutive of Vincent, meaning “conqueror.”
7. Velma 🔍 – A German name meaning “will” or “protection.” Associated with Velma Dinkley, the character from Scooby-Doo.
8. Vivian 🌟 – Of Latin origin, meaning “alive” or “lively.” Famous bearer: Vivien Leigh, the actress who starred in Gone with the Wind.
9. Vernon 🌲 – A French name meaning “alder tree.”
10. Verity 🕊️ – A Latin name meaning “truth.”

W

1. Walter ⚔️ – A German name meaning “ruler of the army.” Famous bearer: Sir Walter Raleigh, the explorer.
2. Winifred 🤗 – An Old English name meaning “peaceful friend.”
3. Wallace 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 – A Scottish name meaning “foreigner” or “Welshman,” famously borne by William Wallace, the Scottish hero.
4. Winnie 🧸 – A diminutive of Winifred, meaning “holy peacemaker,” famously associated with Winnie the Pooh.
5. Wilfred 🕊️ – A German name meaning “desiring peace.”
6. Willa 🌺 – A feminine form of William, meaning “resolute protector.” Associated with Willa Cather, the American author.
7. Wesley 🌅 – An Old English name meaning “west meadow.” Famous bearer: Wesley Snipes, the actor.
8. Wilma 🦕 – A diminutive of Wilhelmina, meaning “resolute protector,” associated with Wilma Flintstone from The Flintstones.
9. Wilbur 🐖 – An Old English name meaning “wild boar.”
10. Warren 💼 – Of French origin, meaning “keeper of the game park.” Famously borne by Warren Buffett, the American investor.

X

1. Xavier ✨ – Of Basque origin, meaning “new house” or “bright.” Famous bearer: Professor Xavier from X-Men.
2. Xanthe 🌟 – A Greek name meaning “golden” or “yellow.”
3. Xerxes 👑 – A Persian name meaning “ruler over heroes.”
4. Xenia 🌸 – A Greek name meaning “hospitality.”
5. Ximena 👂 – A Spanish name meaning “listener.”
6. Xaver 🏠 – A variation of Xavier, meaning “new house.”
7. Xiomara ⚔️ – Of Spanish origin, meaning “ready for battle.”
8. Xayden 🔥 – A modern name, likely derived from Aiden, meaning “little fire.”
9. Xandra 🛡️ – A diminutive of Alexandra, meaning “defender of mankind.”
10. Xoe 🌼 – A variation of Zoe, meaning “life.”

Y

1. Yvette 🌳 – A French name meaning “yew tree.”
2. Yvonne 🌲 – A French name meaning “yew tree.” Famous bearer: actress Yvonne De Carlo, who starred in The Munsters.
3. Yolanda 🌺 – A Greek name meaning “violet flower.”
4. Yancy 🇺🇸 – A Native American name meaning “Englishman.”
5. Yale 🏫 – A Welsh name meaning “fertile upland,” famously linked to Yale University.
6. York 🏰 – An Old English name, meaning “from the yew estate.”
7. Yara 🌊 – A Brazilian name meaning “water lady.”
8. Yule 🎄 – Of Old English origin, meaning “born at Christmas.”
9. Ynez 💫 – A Spanish name meaning “chaste” or “pure.”
10. Yoel 🙏 – A Hebrew name meaning “God prevails.”

Z

1. Zelda 🗡️ – A German name meaning “grey fighting maid,” famously linked to the video game The Legend of Zelda.

Conclusion:

Whether your feline is a regal Archibald, a playful Daisy, or a bold Gatsby, these vintage names are full of charm, history, and personality. Choosing the perfect name for your cat can reflect not only their character but also a timeless tradition. Happy naming!

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